NRE Seafarer Account

Set Your Financial Voyage Straight with Us

Designed for Seafarers/Mariners, this specialized NRE account offers 24/7 global access to manage your finances effortlessly. Enjoy tailored balance requirements, joint account with loves ones, preferential exchange rates and priority services for a smooth banking experience at sea and ashore.

Key Features and Benefits

Built Exclusively for Seafarers and Mariners
Low Balance Requirements
International Debit Card & Free Online Banking tools
Preferential Exchange rate for Inward Remittance

Tailored NRI banking account solutions designed for Seafarers/Mariners for seamless banking at sea and ashore.

  •  Average minimum balance of just Rs. 10,000/- only
  • Maintain a combined minimum balance of Rs. 10,000/- across 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 NRI Term Deposit of Rs. 2,00,000/- and above
  • Access to International Debit card and free Internet banking services
  • Free and unlimited Debit card transactions, NEFT / RTGS & DD / PO
  • Special Inward remittance rates

Who Can Open the Seafarers NRE Savings Account?

  • Indian Seafarers / Mariners can open a Seafarers Account to manage their finances seamlessly while at sea or on land

Open your NRE Account for Seafarers with ease and enjoy seamless access to your finances anytime, anywhere - crafted just for your unique journey.

  • To open an account , 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 transparent fees and charges for the NRE Account for Seafarers - designed to give you clarity and peace of mind while managing your finances while on the go.

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 an NRE Seafarers account.

  • 2 passport-size photographs
  • Proof of Identity (Copy of latest Passport with all pages)
  • Pan Card or Form 60
  • Permanent Address Proof (India)
  • Valid Job Contract (The disembarkation stamp on CDC should not be more than 6 months old)
  • 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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