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NRI Bank Accounts Simplied
The types of NRI bank accounts that are available include the Non-Resident Ordinary Account (NRO), the Non-Resident External Account (NRE), and the Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account (FCNR). Additionally, both the NRO and NRE accounts offer both savings and fixed deposit options, while the FCNR account only offers fixed deposits.
Bank Account Types for Non-Resident Indians
In this section, we’ll take a closer look at each of the three types of NRI accounts to help you decide which option is best for your needs.But first, it’s important to consider what exactly an NRI account is.
The three accounts referenced above (NRO, NRE, FCNR) are available from a number of financial institutions operating in India, including both domestic and international banks. As always, the specific benefits offered by each bank vary, as do the account opening requirements. So, it’s important to carefully consider all of the variables before deciding which bank is best for your needs.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the specific accounts available: