Investing in a fixed deposit scheme is one of the best ways to save money for your retirement. There is no investment age limit. Especially if you are a senior citizen, a fixed deposit scheme is a beneficial investment option that helps save and grow your money.
Most banks in the market offer a higher FD interest rate to senior citizens. Similarly, ICICI Bank FD rates for senior citizens provide an additional 0.50% compared to standard rates.
The following table presents an overview of the ICICI FD scheme:
Tenure |
Minimum is 7 Days Maximum is 10 Years |
Investment Amount |
Minimum is Rs. 10,000 Maximum – no limit |
Interest Rates |
Minimum is 2.50% p.a. Maximum is 5.50% p.a. (For senior citizens, additional 0.50%) |
The following table shows the ICICI Bank FD rates for senior citizens for deposits below Rs. 2 Crores. The below-mentioned interest rates became applicable from 21st October 2020.
Tenure |
Senior Citizen FD Interest Rates |
7 Days – 14 Days |
3.00% p.a. |
15 Days – 29 Days |
3.00% p.a. |
30 Days – 45 Days |
3.50% p.a. |
46 Days – 60 Days |
3.50% p.a. |
61 Days – 90 Days |
3.50% p.a. |
91 Days – 120 Days |
4.00% p.a. |
121 Days – 184 Days |
4.00% p.a. |
185 Days – 210 Days |
4.90% p.a. |
211 Days – 270 Days |
4.90% p.a. |
271 Days – 289 Days |
4.90% p.a. |
290 Days – less than 1 Year |
4.90% p.a. |
1 Year – 389 Days |
5.40% p.a. |
390 Days – less than 18 Months |
5.40% p.a. |
18 Months – 2 Years |
5.50% p.a. |
2 Years 1 Day – 3 Years |
5.65% p.a. |
3 Years 1 Day – 5 Years |
5.85% p.a. |
5 Years 1 Day – 10 Years |
6.30% p.a. * (6.00% + 0.30%) |
Note: The interest rates are subject to change without any prior notification.
*Under the Golden Years Fixed Deposit Scheme, for FD tenure above five years, an additional 0.30% p.a. is given to senior citizens.
Listed below are the features of the ICICI FD scheme:
Following are the benefits offered by the ICICI FD scheme:
*All savings are provided by the insurer as per the IRDAI approved insurance plan. Standard T&C Apply
The eligibility criteria for ICICI Bank FD for senior citizens:
Indian Senior Residents |
The depositor needs to be above 60 years old on the day they open the FD account. |
NRI Senior Citizens |
Can open FD accounts through NRO or NRE accounts. The depositor should be above 60 years old. |
Special Case |
ICICI Bank allows depositors above 55 years old to open FD if they have taken early voluntary retirement. |
Some factors that affect the interest rates of fixed deposits are:
Tenure | Penalty for Premature Withdrawal | |
< Rs.5 Crore deposit | Rs.5 Crore and More | |
< 7 days | No interest amount paid | No interest amount paid |
< 1 year | 0.50% | 0.50% |
1 year to < 5 years | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Five years and more | 1.00% | 1.00% |