The BOI Star Recurring Term Deposit is a special savings account designed to help you save consistently and earn interest on your deposits. It's ideal for individuals, particularly those with a fixed income, who are willing to build a corpus over time.

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(Post Office)| Maturity Buckets | 10 Crore And Above But Less Than 50 Crore (%) | 50 Crore And Above (%) |
| 7 days to 14 days | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| 15 days to 30 days | 6.25 | 6.25 |
| 31 days to 45 days | 6.35 | 6.35 |
| 46 days to 90 days | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| 91 days to 120 days | 6.75 | 6.75 |
| 121 days to 174 days | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 175 days | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 176 days to 179 days | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 180 days to 269 days | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 270 days to less than 1 Year | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 1 Year | 7.50 | 7.50 |
| Above 1 Year but less than 2 Years | 7.15 | 7.15 |
| 2 Years and above but less than 3 Years | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 3 Years and above to less than 5 Years | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 5 Years and above to less than 8 Years | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 8 Years and above to 10 Years | 4.50 | 4.50 |
Below are the annualised rates for:
For deposits less than Rs.2 Cr
For deposits of Rs.2 Cr & above but less than Rs.10 Cr
| Maturity | Rate Of Interest % (P.A.) For Deposits Less Than Rs.2 Cr |
Annualized Rate Of Return At Minimum Of The Maturity Bucket % For Deposits Less Than Rs.2 Cr |
Rate Of Interest % (P.A.) For Deposits Of Rs.2 Cr & Above But Less Than Rs.10 Cr |
Annualized Rate Of Return At Minimum Of The Maturity Bucket % For Deposits Of Rs.2 Cr & Above But Less Than Rs.10 Cr |
| 180 days to 210 days | 5.50 | 5.54 | 6.25 | 6.30 |
| 211 days to 269 days | 5.50 | 5.54 | 6.50 | 6.61 |
| 270 days to less than 1 Year | 5.75 | 5.83 | 6.50 | 6.61 |
| 1 Year | 6.80 | 6.98 | 7.25 | 7.45 |
| Above 1 Year to less than 2 Years | 6.80 | 6.98 | 6.75 | 6.92 |
| 2 Years | 7.25 | 7.73 | 6.50 | 6.88 |
| Above 2 Years to less than 3 Years | 6.75 | 7.16 | 6.50 | 6.88 |
| 3 Years to less than 5 Years | 6.50 | 7.11 | 6.00 | 6.52 |
| 5 Years to less than 8 Years | 6.00 | 6.94 | 6.00 | 6.94 |
| 8 Years & above to 10 Years | 6.00 | 7.63 | 6.00 | 7.63 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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Regular Savings: Deposit a fixed amount every month, encouraging consistent saving habits.
Compound Interest: Earn interest on your deposits, compounded quarterly, for better returns.
Flexible Tenure: Choose a deposit period in multiples of three months, up to a maximum of ten years. The longer the tenure, the potentially higher the interest rate (subject to the bank's rules).
Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance: As with other bank accounts, KYC documents like proof of identity and residence are required.
Individuals: Single or joint accounts are allowed.
Minors: Accounts can be opened in a minor's name.
Others: Accounts can also be opened for illiterate or visually impaired individuals.
Deposit Periods: The deposit period must be a multiple of three months.
Minimum Installment: The minimum monthly deposit depends on the branch location:
Rs. 500/- for Metro and Urban branches.
Rs. 100/- or more for Semi-urban/Rural branches.
There is no maximum limit for deposits.
Late Payment Penalty: A penalty will be charged on late instalments:
Rs. 1.50 per Rs. 100/- per month for deposits up to 5 years.
Rs. 2.00 per Rs. 100/- per month for deposits over 5 years.
The bank may waive the penalty if an equal number of installments are deposited in advance.
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As per the Finance Act 2015 amendments, TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) will be applicable to interest earned from recurring deposits.
| Type Of Accounts | Additional Staff Rate Applicable To Staff/Ex-Staff | Additional Senior Citizen Rate Applicable To Senior Citizen/Ex-Staff Senior Citizen |
| HUF | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Capital Gain Scheme | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| NRE/NRO Deposits | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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| Category Of The Deposits | Penalty On Premature Withdrawal Of The Deposit |
| Deposits less than Rs. 5 Lacs withdrawn on or after completion of 12 months | NIL |
| Deposits less than Rs. 5 Lacs withdrawn prematurely before completion of 12 months | 0.50% |
| Deposits of Rs. 5 Lacs & above withdrawn prematurely | 1.00% |
Early Closure:
No penalty if the deposit is prematurely closed for renewal for a longer term than the remaining original term.
No penalty for withdrawal due to the depositor's death.
No penalty for withdrawal by bank staff, ex-staff, senior staff/ex-staff, or spouse of deceased staff (if first account holder).
Penalty applies for premature closure of Capital Gain Account Scheme deposits.
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