Specifically designed for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Kotak Mahindra Bank has rolled out the Platina Savings Account Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO). With this NRO savings account, NRIs can manage their savings earned in the country - such as rent, investments, pension, etc.
The Kotak Mahindra Bank Platina Savings Account Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) comes with the requirement of an average quarterly balance of Rs.1 lakh and at an interest rate of 4% per annum, which will be paid on a half-yearly basis.
Listed below are the documents required for opening an NRO savings account at Kotak Mahindra Bank branch in India:
Listed below are the documents required for candidates submitting the account form from overseas:
For those applying to open a Kotak Mahindra Bank Platina Savings NRO account overseas, the documents mentioned above have to be attested either by an overseas bank official, an official at an Indian Scheduled Commercial Bank, a Notary Public Authority, or by an Indian diplomatic mission in the applicant's country.
For PIOs submitting the account opening form in any local Kotak Mahindra Bank branch, listed below are the documents required:
For PIOs submitting the account opening form from overseas, listed below are the documents that would be required to submit.
For PIOs applying to open a Kotak Mahindra Bank Platina Savings NRO account overseas, the documents mentioned above have to be attested either by an overseas bank official, an Indian diplomatic mission, or by a Notary Public Authority in the residing country.
For seafarers employed with foreign vessels that are submitting the account opening form at any local Kotak Mahindra Bank branch, listed below are the documents that they would be required to submit:
Particulars | Kotak Mahindra Bank Platina NRO Savings Account charges |
Average Quarterly Balance (AQB) | Rs.1 lakh |
DD at Branch Location / Pay Order | Free up to Rs.1 lakh |
Fund Transfer | Free |
NEFT (Per Transaction) | Free |
Local Clearing Cheque | Free |
Outstation Cheque Collection Charges - Branch Location (Per Instrument) | Free |
Cash Deposit at Home / Non-Home Location | Free upto 10 times per month or Rs. 15 lac per month |
Cash Withdrawal at Home Location | Free |
Cash Withdrawal at Non Home Location | Free |
At-par Cheque Book Charges | Free |
Non At-par Cheque Book Charges | NA |
Classic Debit Card - Issuance Charge | Free |
Gold Debit Card - Issuance Charge | Free |
Platinum Debit Card - Issuance Charge | Free |
Classic Debit Card - (Primary) Annual Charge | Free |
Classic Debit Card - (Add-On) Annual Charge | Free |
Gold Debit Card - (Primary) Annual Charge | Free |
Gold Debit Card - (Add-On) Annual Charge | Free |
Platinum Debit Card - (Primary) Annual Fee | Free |
Platinum Debit Card - (Add-On) Annual Fee | Free |
Replacement of lost Debit Card (for all card types) | Free |
Cash Withdrawal at own ATM | Free |
Cash Withdrawal at other Domestic ATM | Free |
Cash Pick-up / Delivery (Home banking) | Free upto 10 calls per month |
Instrument Pick-up / Delivery (Home banking) | Free upto 10 calls per month |
Standing instructions | Free |
Interest Statement | Free |
Signature Verification Certificate | Free |
Photo Attestation | Free |
Duplicate TDS (Tax deducted from source) Certificate | Free |
Physical Account Statement (Quarterly) | Free |
Monthly E-mail Account Statement | Free |
Pass Book (In Lieu of Account Statement) | Free |
Non Maintenance Charge (Quarterly) | Rs.1,200 if Average Quarterly Balance>50% but less than required Average Quarterly Balance and Rs.1,500 if Average Monthly Balance less than 50% |
Regeneration of PIN | Free |
Account Closure (if closed after 1 month and before 7 months of A/C opening) | Rs.1,200 |
Email alert subscription | Free |
Tax Collection Charge through Internet Banking | Free |
Inoperative account for more than 1 year | Free |
Record Retrieval Charges | Free |
Activation of Inoperative Account | Free |
Yes, all NRIs are eligible for this account.
Yes, the deposits in the Kotak Mahindra Bank Platina Savings Account are subject to tax deductions.
You can either open the Kotak Mahindra Bank Platina NRO Savings Account either at any local Kotak Mahindra Bank branch or on the Kotak Mahindra Bank website. As per procedure, you will be required to upload the requisite documents for verification along with the account opening form.
For NRO accounts, repatriation comes with restrictions. In addition, all funds deposited and the interest accrued are subject to tax.
The interest rate is 4% per annum. The interest will be paid on a half-yearly basis.
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