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How do I remit funds into my NRE / NRO Rupee Savings Account?

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Quickremit - Our completely online remittance service that enables you to remit funds to a beneficiary in India from the US, UK and Singapore. IndiaLink - A fast and efficient way to send remittances to India through Exchange Houses in the Gulf. Telegraphic transfer - SWIFT money transfers into your account from any of our correspondent banks overseas.

How do I create a Fixed Deposit using the funds in my NRE / NRO Rupee Savings Account?

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You can create a Fixed Deposit online using the NetBanking facility provided against your NRE / NRO Rupee Savings Account. In case you do not have NetBanking access, you can fill the application form and send it to your branch in India. See similar questions...

What is the distinction between NRE account and NRO account?

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Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, whereas funds in NRO account cannot be remitted abroad but used only for local payments in rupees. Consequently, funds remitted from abroad or local funds which can otherwise be remitted abroad to the account holder can only be credited to NRE accounts. Funds which do not qualify, under the Exchange Control regulations, for remittance outside India are required to be credited to NRO accounts. See similar questions...

Are the funds in the NRO account taxable?

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Yes, the interest on NRO Savings Account is subject to tax deduction at source as per the applicable tax rates. See similar questions...

Can funds in NRE/ NRO accounts be repatriated outside India?

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Banks in India have been authorised to allow repatriation of funds held in NRE accounts freely. Funds held in NRO accounts which would generally be from a local source cannot ordinarily be repatriated outside India. Reserve Bank would consider repatriation of such funds on the merits of each case provided it is satisfied that the funds are of a repatriable nature and have not also lost their identity. See similar questions...

Can loans raised against NRE fixed deposits be repaid out of funds in NRO accounts?

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The loans raised against NRE deposits can be repaid out of NRO funds but in such cases, the interest would be charged at commercial rate as in force from time to time. See similar questions...

Q3.: What is the distinction among NRE account and NRO account?

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Ans: Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, whereas funds in NRO account are not generally repatriable. Repatriation of balances held in NRO accounts is allowed subject to certain conditions. Funds remitted from abroad or local funds which can otherwise be remitted abroad to the account holder can be credited to NRE accounts. See similar questions...

Are NRO/NRE account holders eligible for loans/overdrafts against their fixed deposits?

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Yes. except for the purpose of relending, carrying on agricultural/plantation activities or for investment in real estate business. Loans against NRE fixed deposits can, however, be utilised for investments in India on non-repatriation basis, in certain specified areas and for acquisition of flats/houses subject to prescribed conditions. See similar questions...

What are the rules regarding Debit cards for NRO / NRE Account holders?

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A Debit card is valid globally and can be used to withdraw funds from your NRE savings account. NRO Account holders receive only an ATM card, as per RBI regulations. See similar questions...

What are NRE and NRO accounts?

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Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) account is a rupee account from which funds are freely repatriable. It can be opened with either funds remitted from abroad or local funds maintained in NRE/ FCNR accounts, which can be remitted abroad. The deposits can be used for all legitimate purposes. The balance in the account is freely repatriable. Interest credited to the NRE accounts is exempt from tax in the hands of the NRI. See similar questions...

What is the distinction among NRE and NRO Accounts?

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Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, while funds in NRO accounts cannot be remitted abroad but have to be used only for local payments in rupees. Funds due to the non-resident accountholder which do not qualify, under the Exchange Control regulations, for remittance outside India are required to be credited to NRO accounts. See similar questions...

What are NRE, FCNR and NRO accounts?

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NRE account is a Rupee denominated account which is fully repatriable. Funds into this account will have to be received from outside India. You can open either a SB account (liquid account provided with a check book) or a Fixed deposit. The minimum period for an NRE fixed deposit is 12 months. FCNR accounts can be opened in five different currencies viz., US dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Jap Yen, Canadian Dollar & Australian Dollar. See similar questions...

How can I remit funds to open a NR account?

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Check/Draft: Please send a check in your name as 'ABN AMRO Bank Account <your name>' along with the application form Wire Transfer: Initiate a telegraphic transfer to ABN Amro Bank, India using the following Swift codes: For example: - Mr. Abhishek wants to remit USD 10000/- to open an NRE Savings Account in his name. Sample instruction format as: Kindly arrange to remit USD 10,000/- to ABN AMRO Bank N.V., New York, SWIFT code ABNAUS33 for credit to account no. See similar questions...

Are temporary overdrawings permitted in NRO Savings Bank account?

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Yes. Authorised dealers may allow such overdrawings up to Rs. 1,000/- subject to the condition that the overdrawings together with the interest payable thereon are cleared within a period of two weeks. See similar questions...

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