ICICI Bank FCNR Rates

The latest ICICI Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR)(B) rates are up to 6.25% p.a. under Australian dollars (AUD). The currencies are in 5 different categories, namely, USD, SGD, GBP, AUD, and CAD. These rates are specially designed for NRIs, helping them grow their foreign currency holdings in India without incurring any tax.

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Latest ICICI Bank FCNR Rates 2026

The table contains the recent ICICI FCNR rates:

Tenure USD SGD GBP AUD CAD
12 months to < 24 months 3.85% 1.25% 4.10% 4.35% 2.35%
>= 24 months to < 36 months 3.85% 1.20% 3.85% 4.20% 2.45%
>= 36 months to < 48 months 6.00% 3.40% 5.90% 6.25% 4.50%
>= 48 months to < 60 months 6.00% 3.40% 5.90% 6.25% 4.50%
60 months 6.00% 3.40% 5.90% 6.25% 4.50%

ICICI FCNR Rates interest rates w.e.f June 11th, 2026

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Factors Affecting ICICI FCNR Rates

As FCNR rates are denominated in foreign currencies and managed by the Central Banks of their corresponding foreign countries, the linked rates can be influenced. Here are some more factors that can affect the FCNR rates of ICICI Bank:

  1. Currency Impacts:

    The difference between the rates of each currency is different from each other. For example USD has more rates compared to the rest of the currencies. Permitted currencies include USD, GBP, SGD, AUD, and CAD for FCNR deposits

  2. Tenure Effects:

    The shorter tenures contain the lower rates, like USD, with 3.85% and longer tenures with higher interest rates up to 60 months at 6.00%.

  3. RBI’s Guidelines:

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates the maximum interest rates that Indian banks, including ICICI Bank, can offer on FCNR deposits. Changes in RBI's regulations can directly affect the maximum possible rate offered by ICICI Bank.

  4. Bank-Specific Factors

    The bank adjusts FCNR rates, within RBI limits, based on its internal financial needs. This includes raising rates to quickly attract more foreign currency funds (liquidity) or to fund the demand for foreign currency loans.

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Conclusion

The Interest earned on the ICICI FCNR rates deposit is fully exempt from Income Tax in India for NRIs. The ICICI FCNR deposits are in 5 different currencies of US Dollar (USD), Singapore Dollar (SGD), British Pound (GBP), Australian Dollar (AUD), and Canadian Dollar (CAD) for tenures from 12 months to 60 months with interest rates up to 6.25% p.a. The RBI’s guidelines and currency difference might affect the interest rates of the ICICI FCNR Account.

FAQs

  • What are the latest ICICI FCNR Rates of 2026

    The ICICI Bank FCNR deposit rates start at 1.20% p.a. and go up to 6.25% p.a.
  • What are the factors that can affect the ICICI FCNR interest rates?

    The some of the factors that might affect the FCNR rates by ICICI are:
    • RBI’s Guidelines
    • Tenure Effects
    • Currency Impacts, etc.
  • What is FCNR (B) Account?

    An FCNR (B) account is a fixed deposit for NRIs in a freely convertible foreign currency (not INR) held in India for 1 to 5 years, which protects your funds from currency fluctuations.

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