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Investing in Indian Banks
Mrs_pbradley936
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On the Moneybox today at 12 noon BBC Radio 4 they were talking about investing in Indian Banks because they offer much higher interest rates than our banks. The chap said they lend it (in India at 14%). Anyway I had a look online and sure enough The Bank of India UK will give you 2.60% for a 5 year fixed term.
http://www.bankofindia.uk.com/english/interestrate_uk.aspx
Is this too good to be true? What are the catches?
http://www.bankofindia.uk.com/english/interestrate_uk.aspx
Is this too good to be true? What are the catches?
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They weren't discussing investments, but savings.
Several indian banks have UK subsidiaries with UK licences. You'll be safe to deposit money with them as long as they participate in the FSCS. Most of them do. It's safe to put £75K per individual into any financial institution that is part of the FSCS.
2.6% isn't an unbeatable AER, as you can get more than that in instant access current accounts and in regular savers. A lot depends on how much you want to put away, and for how long.0 -
BOI is a member of the FSCS scheme so as above you'll be safe for £75k0
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