SB NRE Silver Account

Easy to Open Account Tailored for Your Needs

Start your NRI Banking journey with our classic Silver Savings Account. Open your account today with a low initial deposit and unlock a host of benefits while easily managing your minimum balance. Securely transact funds from anywhere in the world and enjoy advanced international online banking solutions. 

Key Features and Benefits

Low Minimum Balance Requirement
Enjoy Zero Balance benefits with an NR Term Deposit of Rs. 1 Lakh+
Bank from anywhere with Free Internet and Mobile Banking
Get Essential Banking tools - Debit Card and free Cheque Book

Discover the SB NRE Silver Account - tailored to meet the unique needs of NRIs like you, seamlessly blending convenience and flexibility.

  • Maintain an average monthly balance of just Rs. 5,000/- to enjoy exclusive benefits
  • Experience the convenience of maintaining a minimum balance of Rs. 5,000/- in linked accounts (eligible for the previous two NR accounts you have opened with us)
  • Enjoy the freedom of zero minimum balance in your savings account with an NR Term Deposit of Rs. 1,00,000/- or more
  • Take advantage of our complimentary internet and mobile banking services, making your banking effortless
  • Get a primary variant debit card with an annual maintenance charge (AMC)
  • Benefit from a free 10-leaf chequebook, making your transactions back home flexible

Before you apply, take a moment to confirm your eligibility for opening an NR account with us. This simple step will ensure a smoother application process!
 
Who Can Open an NRE Savings Account?
 
NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) 
 
Indian citizens living abroad for:

  • Work, studies or business
  • Assignments with the UN or government-related postings
  • Jobs as mariners or on foreign airlines

 
PIOs/OCIs (Persons of Indian Origin/Overseas Citizens of India)

Individuals with a foreign passport who:

  • Previously held an Indian passport
  • Have parents or grandparents who were Indian citizens under the Constitution or Citizenship Act of 1955
  • Are married to an Indian citizen or another PIO

Our online NRI account opening  is quick and hassle-free, bringing your banking needs from India right to your fingertips.

Online

To open an NRE Account Online:

  • Keep your documents handy
  • Fill up the Application Form available online
  • E-mail the filled application along with the documents to nrionline@sib.co.in
  • A representative from South Indian Bank will promptly get in touch with you

Once you have initiated this process, you can open an NRE Account online and remit your initial deposit or minimum balance by:

  • Direct remittance from abroad
  • Transfer from existing NRE and FCNR (B) accounts
Offline
  • To open an account in person, you can visit the nearest branch in India, submit the application along with the required documents and deposit your funds using foreign currency notes or traveller’s cheque.

Explore our simple and transparent Interest rate and charges for the SB NRE Silver Savings Account - designed to keep banking hassle-free.

To ensure a quick and smooth process, scan all your documents and keep them ready before you fill the application form. Here is the list of documents necessary to open NRE account online.

  • 2 passport-size photographs.
  • Proof of Identity (Copy of latest Passport with all pages)
  • Pan Card or Form 60
  • Overseas Address proof
  • Permanent Address Proof (India or Abroad)
  • Proof of NRI Status

Initial remittance through DD issued by a foreign bank or an exchange company abroad or cheque drawn on a foreign bank in your country of residence.

To learn more about our account opening process, visit our NRI account opening Guidelines page
 

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