It is important for non-resident Indians (NRIs) returning to India to have a savings account maintained in foreign currencies, where they can park their money safely. This account is called a resident foreign currency (RFC) account wherein foreign currencies in the United States Dollar (USD), Great British Pound (GBP), or the euro (EUR) are kept in a savings account. An NRI who has lived overseas for at least one year is eligible to open an RFC account.