Bank of India's Fixed/Short-Term Deposit allows you to invest your money for a fixed period and earn interest. It caters to both short-term needs with options ranging from 7 days to 6 months. These deposits are ideal for parking your money briefly, while fixed deposits are suitable for longer-term financial goals.
Rate For Senior Citizen Deposits Less Than Rs. 2 Cr. W.E.F 01.04.2024
Maturity
For Deposits Of Less Than Rs. 2 Cr. For Senior Citizens (%)
For Deposits Of Less Than Rs. 2 Cr. For Super Senior Citizens (%)
07 days to 14 days
3.00
3.00
15 days to 30 days
3.00
3.00
31 days to 45 days
3.00
3.00
46 days to 90 days
4.50
4.50
91 days to 179 days
4.50
4.50
180 days to 210 days
6.00
6.15
211 days to 269 days
6.00
6.15
270 days to less than 1 Year
6.25
6.40
1 Year
7.30
7.45
Above 1 Year to less than 2 Years
7.30
7.45
2 Years
7.75
7.90
Above 2 Years to less than 3 Years
7.25
7.40
3 Years to less than 5 Years
7.25
7.40
5 Years to less than 8 Years
6.75
6.90
8 Years & above to 10 Years
6.75
6.90
Annualised Rate For Senior Citizen Deposits for Less Than Rs. 2 Cr. W.E.F 01.04.2024
Maturity
Rate Of Interest % (P.A.) For Senior Citizens
Annualized Rate Of Return At Minimum Of The Maturity Bucket % * For Senior Citizens
Rate Of Interest % (P.A.) For Super Senior Citizens
Annualized Rate Of Return At Minimum Of The Maturity Bucket % * For Super Senior Citizens
180 days to 210 days
6.00
6.04
6.15
6.20
211 days to 269 days
6.00
6.04
6.15
6.20
270 days to less than 1 Year
6.25
6.35
6.40
6.50
1 Year
7.30
7.43
7.45
7.59
Above 1 Year to less than 2 Years
7.30
7.50
7.45
7.66
2 Years
7.75
8.30
7.90
8.47
Above 2 Years to less than 3 Years
7.25
7.73
7.40
7.90
3 Years to less than 5 Years
7.25
8.02
7.40
8.20
5 Years to less than 8 Years
6.75
7.95
6.90
8.16
8 Years & above to 10 Years
6.75
8.85
6.90
9.11
What is Bank Of India Fixed/Short-Term Deposit?
Bank of India offers Fixed and Short-Term Deposit accounts, allowing you to invest your money for a fixed period and earn interest. Here are the key points:
Deposit Types:
Short-Term Deposits: Ideal for shorter investment horizons, with maturities ranging from 7 days to 6 months. Interest is calculated based on the actual number of days on a 365-day-year basis.
Fixed Deposits: Suited for longer-term investments, with maturities exceeding 6 months. Interest is calculated for complete months, and for incomplete terminal months, based on actual days (365-day year basis).
Account Requirements:
Know Your Customer (KYC) documents are mandatory, including proof of residence, identification, and a recent photograph.
It's recommended to maintain a Savings Bank Account with Bank of India to facilitate easy crediting of interest earned on your deposit.
FD interest rates India have fallen consistently over the last 12 years.
Invest in Plans that offer Guaranteed Returns for over 25 Years
Who Can Open an Account?
A wide range of individuals and entities can open Fixed/Short-Term Deposit accounts:
Withdrawal and Maturity Criteria Under Bank Of India Fixed/Short-Term Deposit
The minimum amount criteria don't apply to deposits linked to government schemes, margin money, earnest money, or court-ordered deposits.
Interest is generally paid half-yearly on April 1st and October 1st (or the next working day if these dates fall on holidays).
Premature withdrawals are subject to Reserve Bank of India guidelines and may incur penalties.
Rates for Senior Citizen Deposits
BOI offers additional benefits for senior citizens (over 60 years old) who are the first account holders:
Additional Interest Rate:
0.50% p.a. extra on deposits between Rs. 5,000/- and Rs. 2 crore for terms of 6 months to 10 years.
0.75% p.a. extra on deposits for 3 years or more.
Staff/Ex-Staff Senior Citizens: An additional 1.50% p.a. on top of the regular staff rate and senior citizen rate for deposits below Rs. 2 crores (applicable to term deposits of 6 months to 10 years).
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