YES Bank FCNR Rates

YES Bank offers FCNR rates for NRIs and OCIs to grow their foreign earnings without the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. The FCNR interest rates start from 0.50% and go up to 4.85% for tenure up to 5 years.

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Yes Bank FCNR Rates 2026

The table below contains the FCNR rates for the 8 different currencies from tenure 1 year to 5 years, effective from 13th May 2026:  

Period USD GBP EURO JPY CAD AUD HKD SGD
1 year to less than 2 years 4.50% 4.40% 2.75% 0.40% 2.75% 4.40% 0.50% 1.90%
2 years to less than 3 years 4.00% 4.40% 2.25% 0.40% 2.50% 4.20% 0.50% 1.45%
3 years to less than 4 years 4.00% 3.65% 2.00% 0.40% 2.25% 3.75% 0.50% 0.50%
4 years to less than 5 years 3.75% 3.50% 1.75% 0.30% 2.25% 3.45% 0.50% 0.50%
5 years only 3.75% 3.30% 1.70% 0.30% 2.25% 3.35% 0.50% 0.50%

Yes Bank FCNR Rates effective from 13th May 2026

Top Features & Benefits of YES Bank FCNR Rates

Find the top features of FCNr (B) Account along with their benefits: 

  1. 8 Major Currencies: 

    Unlike some banks that only offer up to 4 to 5, YES Bank supports USD, GBP, EUR, JPY, AUD, CAD, SGD, and HKD.

  2. Currency Protection: 

    Since the deposit is held in the foreign currency you choose, you are 100% shielded from any drop in the value of the Indian Rupee.

  3. Tax-Free Earnings: 

    In accordance with Indian tax laws for 2026, the earned FCNR interest rates are completely exempt from Income Tax and TDS in India.

  4. Full Repatriability: 

    You can move your entire principal and interest back to your country of residence at any time (after the 1-year lock-in).

  5. Overdraft Facility: 

    You can take a YES Bank loan against deposit in Indian Rupees for up to 90% of your deposit value without breaking the FD. This is useful if you need funds in India for an emergency.

Conclusion 

YES Bank FCNR account offers highly competitive interest rates, currently peaking at 4.85% for USD and 4.50% for GBP. By maintaining funds in any of the 8 major supported currencies, investors are completely shielded from the risk of Rupee devaluation while enjoying 100% tax-free interest. With additional benefits like a 90% overdraft facility and flexible tenures from 1 to 5 years. An FCNR Account allows NRIs to maintain fixed deposits in foreign currency without the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.

FAQs

  • What is the FCNR interest rate for YES Bank?

    The YES Bank FCNR Rates starts from 0.50% and up to 4.85% for tenure 1 year to 5 years. 
  • What are the disadvantages of YES Bank FCNR Deposit?

    Here are some of the disadvantages of FCNR Deposit: 
    • Zero Interest for Early Exit
    • Premature Penalty
    • No Senior Citizen Benefits
    • No Cash Transactions
    • Restricted Joint Holding

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*Past 10 Year annualised returns as on 01-08-2026
*All savings plans are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Tax benefit is subject to changes in tax laws. Standard T&C Apply
^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
¶Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax (12.5%) is exempted on annual premiums up to 2.5 lacs.
**Returns are based on past 10 years' fund performance data (Fund Data Source: Value Research).
^Returns as on 10th Jan'25. 18% returns for Tata AIA Life Top 200 for the last 10 years.The past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Source: Morningstar

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