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GIFT City is India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With a conducive regulatory environment that offers tax exemptions and facilitates the smooth flow of finance, the IFSC enables foreign nationals, non-resident Indians (NRIs), and enterprises to tap into India's rapidly growing economy. It boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, access to a talented workforce, and a world-class regulatory environment that promotes greater ease of doing business, tax benefits, and cost savings. Read More
GIFT City is regulated by the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA). With a wide range of financial services under its hood, it presents enormous opportunities to accelerate cross-border trade and facilitate foreign investment. Read Less
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign companies without PAN, and resident Indians can open bank accounts in IFSC GIFT City. NRIs can open both Savings and Current Accounts. Accounts can be opened for Indian resident individuals for investments under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
With the IDFC FIRST Bank IFSC Banking Unit (IBU), NRIs, as well as enterprises, can invest in India through offshore Savings Accounts, Current Accounts, Deposits, and Trade Financing Solutions. Enjoy greater flexibility and convenience with our solutions tailored to meet your financial needs.
Achieve your financial goals with our Global Savings Account, designed for foreign currency deposits. Say goodbye to currency fluctuations and enjoy the flexibility of our account!
GIFT City presents a unique investment opportunity for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The city offers attractive investment opportunities for NRIs looking to diversify their portfolios. The regulatory framework is designed to facilitate NRI investments, creating a hassle-free and profitable investment environment. Furthermore, with its high-quality infrastructure and strategic location, GIFT City is a desirable destination for NRIs looking to invest in real estate or financial services.
NRI customers can opt for the FIRST Global Savings Account
Enjoy Zero Fee Banking on your FIRST Global Savings Account
If you are an existing account holder, please click here for the application form and share the same with your Relationship Manager.
IFSC stands for International Financial Services Centre. This Centre or area deals with the flow of finance, financial products and services to individuals and institutions in foreign currency (other than in the Indian Rupee )
The key participants of an IFSC includes:
NRIs and Resident Indians may open a Foreign Currency Account with a bank at IFSC GIFT City.
NRIs may can open Savings and Resident Indians can open Current Accounts. However, we are currently offering Saving account only.
Saving and Current account can be opened in any freely-convertible currency. However, currently we are offering the account in USD only.
You can view or download your Account Statement from the GIFT City Tab in Internet Banking / Mobile App.
Chequebook and Debit Cards will not be issued with the Account.
To open an Account, please connect with your Relationship Manager who will help you with the account opening process or mark an email to nriservices@idfcbank.com for assistance. You will need to have an ongoing Relationship with IDFC FIRST Bank.
Yes, Accounts can be opened with joint names with NRI/ OCI applicant only
Yes, the nomination facility is available on your Current/Savings Account.
Yes, funds can be easily transferred in and out of your FIRST Global Savings Account.
The mode of fund transfer is SWIFT which is an established method of international funds transfer.
GIFT City fixed deposits offer a promising opportunity for NRIs looking for secure, high-yield, and tax-efficient investments in India. Now, our NRI customers can easily open foreign currency fixed deposits at GIFT City through IDFC FIRST Bank.
With attractive interest rates, tax-free interest, and a flexible range of tenures, GIFT City deposits are one of the best investment options available. Don't miss out on this lucrative investment option!
NRI customers can open GIFT City Fixed Deposits (Existing FIRST Global Saving Account holder can place a request for booking GIFT City Fixed Deposit).
There is no early withdrawal penalty for the Gift City Fixed Deposit Account
Facility for partial/ premature closure is available for GIFT City Fixed Deposit without levying any penalty charges.
Please click here to view/ download the application form for GIFT City Fixed Deposit creation. Signed copy of the filled application form is required to be sent to service.gift@idfcfirstbank.com.
Please click here to view GIFT City Fixed Deposit rates
For escalations, please reach out to service.gift@idfcfirstbank.com.
A Term Deposit is a type of deposit where the Bank pays a fixed interest rate for a fixed term. Interest rates offered vary with the tenure, value and currency of the deposit
Term deposits can be opened in any freely convertible currency. However, currently we are offering the deposit in USD only.
Currently the minimum tenure for a USD Term Deposit is 7 days and the maximum tenure is 60 months.
Deposits can be placed with or without a premature withdrawal facility. Facility of partial closure of deposits is also available.
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No, IBU deposits are not covered by Deposit Insurance.
Yes, a nomination facility is available on your Fixed Deposits.
Yes, funds can be easily transferred in and out of your FIRST Global Savings and Global Current Accounts.
The mode of fund transfer is SWIFT which is an established method of international funds transfer.
Global commerce is facilitated by international trade finance, which provides financial solutions tailored to meet unique needs of importers and exporters. IDFC FIRST Bank IBU GIFT City offers a wide range of Trade Finance services to facilitate seamless business transactions. This allows importers and exporters to trade with their suppliers and customers across the globe while minimising risks.
In India, Buyers' Credit is a form of loan provided by foreign or overseas lenders to cover import costs. They are intended to support corporate clients' working capital needs. IDFC FIRST Bank IBU in GIFT City offers competitive rates for Buyer's Credit funding for our importer corporate clients at competitive rates.
Get your foreign currency transactions delivered as per your convenience through our Cash, Tom and Spot transactions
Exchange one currency for another at an agreed exchange rate on an agreed settlement date greater than two business days from the trade date.
Visit to our branch : IDFC FIRST Bank Ltd – IFSC Banking Unit
606 Brigade International Financial Center, 6th Floor, Building No-14A, Block-14, Zone 1, GIFT- Multi- Services – Special Economic Zone, Gandhinagar – 382355