Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) often choose Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) accounts to invest their foreign earnings securely and conveniently in India. City Union Bank offers an FCNR account, which is a fixed deposit that allows NRIs to hold the account in their designated currencies, including USD, SGD, AUD, GBP, EUR, YEN, and CAD. The funds can be deposited for a tenure of 1 to 5 years. The City Union Bank FCNR rates range from 0.20% to 5.05%. The principal amount and the interest earned are fully repatriable, meaning they can be easily and freely transferred back to your country of residence.
6.9%*
Guaranteed Plan
(by insurance companies)
(10 Years)
6.5%**
Fixed Deposits
(by SBI bank)
(5-10 Years)
6.9%***
Public Provident Fund
(other popular options)
(15 Years)
Below are the current interest rates for the NRI account providing FCNR deposits:Â
Tenor | USD | GBP | EUR | YEN | CAD | AUD | SGD |
1 Year and above but less than 2 Years | 5.05% | 4.50% | 2.50% | 0.20% | 3.00% | 4.25% | 2.00% |
2 Years and above but less than 3 Years | 4.40% | 4.25% | 2.00% | 0.20% | 2.75% | 4.00% | 0.00% |
3 Years and above but less than 4 Years | 3.60% | 3.25% | 1.50% | 0.20% | 2.50% | 3.85% | 0.00% |
4 Years and above but less than 5 Years | 3.40% | 3.00% | 1.40% | 0.20% | 2.50% | 3.75% | 0.00% |
5 Years only | 3.35% | 3.00% | 1.40% | 0.20% | 2.50% | 3.65% | 0.00% |
*Interest rates are applicable from August 2025. Rates are subject to change.Â
The features of City Union Bank FCNR account are as follows:
Note: You may also know about City Union Bank FD rates 2025
NRIs are eligible to open an FCNR account and enjoy the benefits offered by the account, including competitive City Union Bank FCNR rates, interest rates tax-exemption, full repatriation, etc.Â
NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) can open FD accounts by submitting the duly filled application form along with required KYC documents at any City Union Bank branch or through authorized NRI banking channels. The deposit must be made through inward remittance from abroad in the relevant foreign currency.
The following common documents are required to open FCNR account at City Union Bank:Â
City Union Bank FCNR accounts offer NRIs one of the safest ways to invest foreign earnings with the benefit of assured tax-free interest, flexible tenures, and full repatriation. With competitive City Union Bank FCNR rates and multiple currency options, it provides a smart, stable, and convenient savings option for global investors. Invest now and enjoy the benefits!Â
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