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South Indian Bank – FCNR Rates

This bank last updated its deposit rates on 25-Jun-26.

DICGC Insurance: ₹5L
FCNR USD Rank: #21 of 42 banks
Maturity Period
USD
GBP
EUR
CAD
AUD
Under $500K
$500K+
12 Months to < 24 Months4.00%4.00%4.00%3.00%3.50%4.20%
24 Months to < 36 Months4.00%4.00%3.75%2.00%3.50%3.50%
36 Months to < 48 Months6.50%7.00%2.45%1.00%3.15%3.00%
48 Months to < 60 Months6.50%7.00%2.45%1.00%3.20%3.20%
60 Months6.50%7.00%2.45%1.00%3.25%3.45%

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Bank Overview

Type
Private
Headquarters
Thrissur
Founded
1929
Branches
948
DICGC Coverage
₹5 Lakhs

Financial Health Indicators(Q4 FY26)

NNPA
0.29%
CAR
19.66%
PCR
71.77%
LCR
119.74%
CASA
32.12%

Frequently Asked Questions

As of July 2026, South Indian Bank offers a highest FCNR interest rate of 7.00% for USD, 4.00% for GBP, 3.00% for EUR, 3.50% for CAD, and 4.20% for AUD. These rates vary based on the maturity period.

No, interest earned on FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits is completely exempt from income tax in India for NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). There is also no TDS deducted on FCNR interest in India.

South Indian Bank supports FCNR deposits in major global currencies, including US Dollar (USD), British Pound (GBP), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and Australian Dollar (AUD).

Yes, South Indian Bank is a scheduled commercial bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It follows strict banking guidelines, making it a reliable and safe institution for NRI deposits.

Yes, premature withdrawal of FCNR deposits is allowed. However, under RBI regulations, no interest is paid if the deposit is withdrawn before completing the minimum tenure of 1 year. If withdrawn after 1 year, premature penalty charges may apply as per the bank's policy.