In which currency is my NRE Fixed Deposit maintained?

Your NRE Fixed Deposit will be maintained in Indian Rupees.

What should be the minimum tenure to earn interest on NRE Fixed Deposit?

In order to earn interest on your NRE Fixed Deposit, it needs to be kept for a minimum of 1 year.

What is the maximum tenure of NRE deposits?

The NRE deposit can be kept for a maximum of 10 years.

What is the tenure and interest rate for which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?

Please click here to know more about the tenure and interest rate.

Will I get a cheque book and a global debit card when I open NRE Fixed Deposit?

No, you will not get cheque book and global debit card with your NRE Fixed Deposit. You shall get a fixed deposit advice on booking a NRE deposit.

Documentation

NRE Fixed Deposit

Invest in a NRE Fixed Deposit that is tax-free and fully repatriable Indian Rupee deposit account for NRIs & PIOs to earn high returns from income earned through foreign sources.

Minimum amount required for booking NRE Fixed Deposit is Rs. 50,000/- only

Auto renewal of fixed deposits on maturity

Fully and freely repatriable deposit (both principal and Interest)

Interest earned on deposit is at par with resident deposits

Other Features

Interests on NRE deposit are compounded quarterly
To earn interest on fixed deposit, it needs to be kept for a minimum of one year and above, up to a maximum of 10 years
Phone Banking and Net Banking access facilities are available
It can be jointly opened by NRIs/PIOs
The principal amount and the interest earned on NRE deposit is exempted from Income Tax in India

NRIs and PIOs as per FEMA definition
Seafarers of Indian nationality / origin employed by overseas shipping companies, or
Indian government employees with Diplomat passports, or
Students pursuing studies in foreign countries.

NRI’s – Non-Resident Indians

An NRI is an Indian citizen who stays outside India:

For employment or business; or
Intends staying outside India for an uncertain period; or
Is an official deputed abroad by Government / Public Sector Undertakings on temporary assignments

PIOs – Persons of Indian Origin

A foreign citizen is deemed to be of Indian origin if:

He/she, at any time held an Indian passport
He/she or either of his/her parents or any of his/her grandparents was a citizen of India
He/she is a spouse of a PIO / Indian citizen

Disclaimers

* Citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan do not qualify as PIOs even if they satisfy the above conditions

Non Resident Indian

Documentation for Non Resident Indian, while submitting the account opening form / documents at Kotak Bank Branches in India:

Photocopy of Indian Passport pages where your name, photograph, date and place of birth, specimen-signature, date of issue / expiry and address details are recorded; and
Copy of valid Visa / Work / Residence Permit (the visa could be either in the passport or given separately); and
Proof of Mailing Address (local or overseas address as selected for communication on the account opening form); and
Latest colour photograph (passport sized)

Documentation for Non Resident Indian, while sending the account opening from / documents overseas:

Photocopy of Passport pages where your name, photograph, date and place of birth, specimen-signature, date of issue / expiry and address details are recorded; and
Copy of valid Visa / Work / Residence Permit (the visa could be either in the passport or given separately); and
Proof of Mailing Address (local or overseas address as selected for communication on the account opening form); and
Latest colour photograph (passport sized)

The above documents mentioned under a, b and c needs to be attested by:

An overseas bank official located and operating in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom and USA only. OR
Any Branch of an Indian Scheduled Commercial Bank having overseas branch OR
Notary Public or Equivalent Authority OR
The Indian diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country of residence OR
Self-Attestation. In case of Self Attestation, all documents submitted should be signed by respective account holders with the words ‘TRUE COPY’. Additionally,
- A signed cheque drawn in favour of Kotak Mahindra Bank A/c - (your name) on your existing account in India or abroad AND
- An original bank account statement (not more than 3 months old)or
- Original credit card statement (not more than 3 months old) or
- Original utility bill (electricity/piped gas/telephone/water - not more than 3 months old)

Notes:

Entry Work/Residence Visa accompanied with employment contract and customer signed declaration will be accepted to open an account. The customer has to submit the valid permanent visa before expiry of the Entry Work/Residence Visa failing which the account will be blocked/ closed.
Bridging Visa for customers resident in Australia can be accepted for account opening. For bridging visa - copy of customer passport which bears the original expired visa date along with email of bridging visa needs to be submitted.

Person of Indian Origin

Documentation for Person of Indian Origin (PIO), while submitting the account opening form / documents at Kotak Bank Branches in India:-

Photocopy of Foreign Passport pages where your name, photograph, date and place of birth, specimen-signature, date of issue / expiry and address details are recorded; and
Copy of valid Visa / Work / Residence Permit (required only if the country of mailing address is different from the country of citizenship and India, the visa could be either in the passport or given separately); and
Additionally, applicant has to provide any of the below mentioned document, if the place of birth is outside India:
- Copy of Indian passport of spouse OR
- Copy of Indian passport held by self or parents / grandparents at any time OR
- PIO Card OR
- OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Card
Proof of Mailing Address (Indian or overseas address as selected for communication on the account opening form); and
Latest colour photograph (passport sized)

Documentation for Person of Indian Origin (PIO), while sending the account opening from / documents overseas:-

Photocopy of Foreign Passport pages where your name, photograph, date and place of birth, specimen-signature, date of issue / expiry and address details are recorded; and
Copy of valid Visa / Work / Residence Permit (required only if the country of mailing address is different from the country of citizenship and India, the visa could be either in the passport or given separately); and
Additionally, applicant has to provide any of the below mentioned document, if the place of birth is outside India:
- Copy of Indian passport of spouse OR
- Copy of Indian passport held by self or parents / grandparents at any time OR
- PIO Card OR
- OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Card
Proof of Mailing Address (Indian or overseas address as selected for communication on the account opening form); and
Latest colour photograph (passport sized)

The above documents mentioned under a, b, c and d needs to be attested by:

An overseas bank official located and operating in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom and the USA only. OR
Any Branch of an Indian Scheduled Commercial Bank having overseas branch OR
Notary Public or Equivalent Authority OR
The Indian diplomatic mission in the applicant’s country of residence OR
Self-Attestation. In case of Self Attestation, all documents submitted should be signed by respective account holders with the words ‘TRUE COPY’. Additionally,
- A signed cheque drawn in favour of Kotak Mahindra Bank A/c - (your name) on your existing account in India or abroad AND
- An original bank account statement (not more than 3 months old)or
- Original credit card statement (not more than 3 months old) or
- Original utility bill (electricity/piped gas/telephone/water - not more than 3 months old)

Seafarer Employed with Foreign Vessels

Documentation for Seafarer employed with foreign vessels, while submitting the documents at Kotak Bank Branches in India:-

Photocopy of Passport pages where your name, photograph, date and place of birth, specimen-signature, date of issue / expiry and address details are recorded; and
Copy of valid Transit / Work Visa (the visa could be either in the passport or given separately); OR Copy of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC). The CDC must indicate latest discharge stamp / last date of arrival in India, or a declaration that you are sailing for the first time; and
Valid Contract Copy OR Original letter on the letterhead from agent / principal carrying logo and address providing contract details namely: 1. Name of the employee 2. Employment in the principal shipping company (Name of the principal where employed & Address of the overseas company) 3. Name of the vessel & flag. 4. Name of the port. 5. Commencement of contract. 6. Tenure. 7. Salary in foreign currency. 8. Passport no.; and
Merchant Navy Declaration - Format provided in the Account Opening Form; and
Proof of Mailing Address (Indian Address only); and
Latest colour photograph (passport sized)

Disclaimers

All KYC documents provided to be mandatorily self-attested, except on furnishing original documents / certificates.

INTEREST RATES FOR DOMESTIC / NRO / NRE FIXED DEPOSITS - PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL ALLOWED

Disclaimer

^#Simple interest rate
^*Senior Citizens' rate is not applicable on NRO/NRE deposits
- No interest will be payable for NRE TDs staying less than 1 year.
- For Fixed Deposits with tenure below 181 days, interest will be calculated at maturity as Simple Interest.
- Standalone Fixed Deposits of tenure 181 days and above linked to saving / current account will be treated as per the regular sweep deposit functionality and penal charge will be applicable as below mentioned in premature withdrawal penalty section.
- For ActivMoney (2 way sweep deposits) Regular Fixed Deposit rates will be applicable for all customers including Senior Citizen's / Bank Staff
- Acceptance of deposits of Rs. 5 cr. and above is at the discretion of the Bank.
- Interest on Fixed Deposit can be paid for a period of less than a quarter (monthly interest payout) at the discounted interest rates as per RBI directives
- Above rates are applicable for mentioned dates only and are subject to change without prior notice
- The calculation of interest is basis 365 days in a non-leap year and 366 days in a leap (calendar) year.

INTEREST RATES FOR DOMESTIC / NRO / NRE FIXED DEPOSITS - PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL NOT ALLOWED

Disclaimer : Premature withdrawal Not Allowed Deposit

^#Simple interest rate
^*Senior Citizens' rate is not applicable on NRO/NRE deposits
- Premature withdrawal of this deposit is not allowed till maturity.
- No interest will be payable for NRE TDs staying less than 1 year.
- For Fixed Deposits with tenure below 181 days, interest will be calculated at maturity as Simple Interest.
- ActivMoney/ Sweep in Facility is not available on this deposit
- Auto Renew option is not available.
- Acceptance of deposits of Rs. 5 cr. and above is at the discretion of the Bank
- Monthly Interest Payout option is not available.
- Above rates are applicable for mentioned dates only and are subject to change without prior notice
- Bank will not extend any kind of facility including OD against Fixed Deposits booked under No Premature Withdrawal scheme;
- Bank will not book Fixed Deposits in respect of funds lying in Escrow account / arrangement
- The calculation of interest is basis 365 days in a year for deposits booked in a non-leap year and 366 days in a year for Fixed Deposits booked in a leap (calendar) year.

Important: Penal Charge on Pre-mature withdrawal of Fixed Deposits (Domestic / NRO / NRE)

Interest will be paid at the rate prevailing on the date of deposit for the tenure the deposit or the withdrawn amount remained with the bank or at the contracted rate, whichever is lower after deducting applicable penal charge for premature withdrawal as per Terms & Conditions of the bank.
As per Terms & Conditions of Fixed Deposit Accounts of the Bank, the penal charge on premature closure of Fixed Deposits including partial closure has been fixed by the bank as below on Fixed Deposits booked/ renewed on or after 1st November, 2012 till 19th May,2022.

Tenure of Fixed Deposit	Penalty
Less Than 1 year	Nil
1 year and above	1.00%

For erstwhile ING Vysya Bank customers the above premature withdrawal penalty slabs will be applicable for Fixed Deposits booked/ Renewed on or after 1st April 2015 till 19th May, 2022.

Important: Penal Charge on Pre-mature withdrawal of Fixed Deposits (Domestic / NRO / NRE) with effective from 20th May, 2022

Interest will be paid at the rate prevailing on the date of deposit for the tenure the deposit or the withdrawn amount remained with the bank or at the contracted rate, whichever is lower after deducting applicable penal charge for premature withdrawal as per Terms & Conditions of the bank.
As per Terms & Conditions of Fixed Deposit Accounts of the Bank, the penal charge on premature closure of Fixed Deposits including partial closure has been fixed by the bank as below on Fixed Deposits booked/ renewed on or after 20th May, 2022.

Tenure of Fixed Deposit	Penalty
Less than equal to 180 days	Nil
Greater than 180 days to less than or equal to 364 days	0.50%
Greater than or equal to 365 days	1.00%

Fees and Charges

The Premature withdrawal of Retail Fixed Deposit is permissible. However, the interest will be paid at the rate prevailing on the date of deposit for the tenure the deposit remained with the bank or at the contracted rate, whichever is lower.Further, the Bank will levy a penal charge from time to time for such premature withdrawals as prescribed below for Fixed Deposits booked/ renewed on or after 1st November, 2012.

INTEREST RATES FOR NRE FIXED DEPOSITS effective from 8th Aug 2017 (subject to change form time to time)

Tenure of Fixed Deposit	Penalty Charges
Less Than 1 year	Nil
1 year and above	1.00%

Interest on Fixed Deposit will be compounded at quarterly rests in case of reinvestment deposits subject to keeping the deposits with the Bank for a minimum tenor of 1 year and above.No interest is payable on the Fixed Deposits held for less than 1 year.

NRE/NRO Deposit up to 7.20%* p.a.

NRE Fixed Deposit

Other Features

An NRI is an Indian citizen who stays outside India:

A foreign citizen is deemed to be of Indian origin if:

Disclaimers

Non Resident Indian

Person of Indian Origin

Seafarer Employed with Foreign Vessels

Disclaimers

INTEREST RATES FOR DOMESTIC / NRO / NRE FIXED DEPOSITS - PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL ALLOWED

INTEREST RATES FOR DOMESTIC / NRO / NRE FIXED DEPOSITS - PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL NOT ALLOWED

Important: Penal Charge on Pre-mature withdrawal of Fixed Deposits (Domestic / NRO / NRE)

Fees and Charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

In which currency is my NRE Fixed Deposit maintained?

What should be the minimum tenure to earn interest on NRE Fixed Deposit?

What is the maximum tenure of NRE deposits?

What is the tenure and interest rate for which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?

Will I get a cheque book and a global debit card when I open NRE Fixed Deposit?

Kotak Group Companies

NRE/NRO Deposit up to 7.20%* p.a.

NRE Fixed Deposit

Other Features

An NRI is an Indian citizen who stays outside India:

A foreign citizen is deemed to be of Indian origin if:

Disclaimers

Non Resident Indian

Person of Indian Origin

Seafarer Employed with Foreign Vessels

Disclaimers

INTEREST RATES FOR DOMESTIC / NRO / NRE FIXED DEPOSITS - PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL ALLOWED

INTEREST RATES FOR DOMESTIC / NRO / NRE FIXED DEPOSITS - PREMATURE WITHDRAWAL NOT ALLOWED

Important: Penal Charge on Pre-mature withdrawal of Fixed Deposits (Domestic / NRO / NRE)

Fees and Charges

Ready to take the next step?

Frequently Asked Questions

In which currency is my NRE Fixed Deposit maintained?

What should be the minimum tenure to earn interest on NRE Fixed Deposit?

What is the maximum tenure of NRE deposits?

What is the tenure and interest rate for which I can open a NRE Fixed Deposit?

Will I get a cheque book and a global debit card when I open NRE Fixed Deposit?

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