For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) residing in Canada, managing banking needs with State Bank of India (SBI) in India can be simplified through SBI Canada Bank (SBIC). SBIC acts as a crucial facilitator, forwarding specific service requests to the Global NRI Centre (GNC) at State Bank of India, ensuring a smoother experience for you.
While SBI offers comprehensive NRI services directly (accessible here), SBI Canada Bank provides a convenient Canadian touchpoint to initiate these processes. You can also download necessary forms directly from SBI here.
To leverage SBI Canada Bank’s facilitation services, booking an appointment is essential. Schedule your visit here to ensure dedicated assistance.
Please review the customer disclosures at the end of this page before booking your appointment.
Appointment-Based Services for Efficiency
To ensure a seamless and efficient experience, all services are available strictly by appointment. When visiting our branch, kindly bring all required identification documents to expedite your request.
Currently, SBI Canada Bank focuses on assisting customers with the following key service requests related to their Sbi Indian Bank accounts:
Opening NRO/NRE Accounts with SBI Indian Bank
If you are an NRI looking to open Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) or Non-Resident External (NRE) accounts with SBI branches in India, SBI Canada Bank can help. We will forward your account opening forms to the GNC for processing.
- Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee Account (NRO): This Rupee account is taxable in India, and its interest rates are linked to Indian domestic deposit rates. It’s ideal for managing income earned in India.
- Non-Resident External Rupee Account (NRE): This Rupee account offers tax benefits in India, and SBI determines the interest rates. It’s designed for funds earned outside India.
These accounts are available to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) as defined under the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999.
Download the NRO/NRE Account Opening Form and visit your nearest branch
Updating Personal Details in Your Existing SBI Indian Bank NRE/NRO Account
While certain updates like mobile number and email address for internet banking transactions can be managed online through SBI Internet Banking, SBI Canada Bank can facilitate forwarding requests for other changes:
- Postal Address Updates
- Mobile Number Modifications
- Telephone Number Changes
- Email Address Updates
- Passport Details Modifications
- VISA / Work Permit Details Updates
- Change of Recorded Signature
Download the Personal Details Update Form for SBI Accounts and visit our branch
Activating Internet Banking for Your SBI Indian Bank Account
Register for Online SBI through SBI Canada Bank to gain convenient internet banking access to manage your accounts held with State Bank of India in India.
Download the Internet Banking Activation Form for SBI and visit us
Requesting Services for Your SBI Indian Bank NRE/NRO Account
SBI Canada Bank can assist in forwarding requests for various service needs related to your existing NRE/NRO accounts:
- ATM Card Issuance
- ATM Card Blocking
- New ATM PIN Issuance
- Duplicate Passbook Issuance
- Cheque Book Issuance
- Stop Payment on a Cheque
- SMS Alerts Facility Activation
- Standing Instruction Activation
- Account & CIF Transfer Within SBI
Download the Service Request Form for SBI NRE/NRO Accounts
KYC Update and Activation of Inoperative Accounts with SBI Indian Bank
Keep your Know Your Customer (KYC) details updated for your SBI accounts or reactivate your “Inoperative” NRO/NRE accounts through SBI Canada Bank’s facilitation services.
Download the KYC Update/Account Activation Form for SBI accounts
Adding or Removing Joint Account Holders in your SBI Indian Bank NRO/NRE Account
SBI Canada Bank can assist with requests to add new joint holders (NRIs/PIOs/OCIs) to your existing NRE/NRO accounts, as well as process requests for deletion of existing joint account holders.
Download the Joint Account Holder Form for SBI NRE/NRO Accounts
Nomination and Amendment of Nomination for SBI Indian Bank NRE/ NRO Accounts
Ensure your SBI Indian Bank NRE/NRO accounts have proper nomination by initiating the process through SBI Canada Bank. You can also request amendments to existing nominations.
Download the Nomination Form for SBI NRE/NRO Accounts
Download the Nomination Amendment Form for SBI NRE/NRO Accounts
Converting your SBI Indian Bank Savings Account to an NRO Account
If your residency status has changed from Resident Indian (RI) to Non-Resident Indian (NRI), SBI Canada Bank can facilitate the conversion of your existing SBI Savings Bank Account in India to an NRO Account.
Download the Account Conversion Form for SBI Savings to NRO Account
**Customer Disclosures
- SBI Canada Bank acts solely as a facilitator, forwarding customer requests to the Global NRI Centre, State Bank of India, for processing.
- SBI Canada Bank assumes no legal or fiduciary liability beyond forwarding your requests to State Bank of India.
- Deposits held in accounts with State Bank of India branches in India are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) or any other Canadian entity.
- Documents submitted will be forwarded to GNC and will not be retained by SBI Canada Bank.
- State Bank of India will contact you directly for any further requirements using the contact details you provide.
- Please note that service fees are applicable. For details, refer to the service charges.
