Federal Bank has updated its fixed deposit (FD) interest rates, now offering up to 8% for senior citizens. These changes, effective from January 10, include the launch of a new 444-day tenure with the highest interest rate. The updated rates apply to deposits below ₹3 crore.
For general customers, the interest rates range from 3% to 7.50%, while senior citizens benefit from rates between 3.5% and 8%. Previously, the highest rate was 7.40% for tenures of 777 days and 50 months, making this new tenure a notable enhancement.
| Period | Single Deposit Less than Rs 3 Crore – General Public | Single Deposit Less than Rs 3 Crore – Senior Citizen |
| 7 days to 29 days | 3.00% | 3.50% |
| 30 days to 45 days | 3.50% | 4.00% |
| 46 days to 180 days | 5.50% | 6.00% |
| 181 days | 6.50% | 7.00% |
| 182 days to 270 days | 6.25% | 6.75% |
| 271 days to less than 1 year | 6.50% | 7.00% |
| 1 year | 7.00% | 7.50% |
| Above 1 year to 399 days | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 400 days | 7.35% | 7.85% |
| 401 days to 443 days | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 444 days | 7.50% | 8.00% |
| 445 days to less than 2 years | 7.25% | 7.75% |
| 2 years to 776 days | 7.15% | 7.65% |
| 777 days | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| 778 days to less than 3 years | 7.15% | 7.65% |
| 3 years to less than 50 months | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| 50 Months | 7.40% | 7.90% |
| Above 50 months to 5 years | 7.10% | 7.60% |
| Above 5 years | 6.60% | 7.10% |
Federal Bank has also revised its premature withdrawal rules for FDs. Depositors can withdraw funds without penalty within the first 15 days, offering flexibility for those needing immediate access. Withdrawals made after 15 days will incur a 1% penalty on the interest earned.
IDBI Bank has introduced a specialised FD scheme, “IDBI Chiranjeevi-Super Senior Citizen FD,” catering to customers aged 80 and above. This scheme offers:
Both banks aim to attract depositors with competitive interest rates and customer-friendly policies.
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Published on: Jan 14, 2025, 12:17 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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