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The highest Saraswat Bank FD interest rate is 5.50 percent per annum. Interest rates range from 4.25 percent per annum to 5.50 percent per annum. It is for the tenure of 1 to 5 years.
Long-term FD interest rate: 5.85 percent p.a. It is for the tenure of 60 months to more than 120 months
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For opening a Saraswat Bank FD account via offline mode, one has to visit the nearest Saraswat Bank branch. Fill out the Saraswat Bank FD application form and present all the necessary documents with the deposit amount. On successful application processing, an FD receipt will be provided by Saraswat Bank.
Individuals or entities satisfying the following criteria can opt for a Saraswat Bank–
The following documents have to be furnished for opening a Saraswat Bank-
An investor can get tax benefits under section 80C on an amount between Rs. 100 to Rs 1,50,000 by making an investment in Saraswat Bank Fixed Deposit for a tenure of 5 years or more.
Note that if an investor's annual income is non-taxable, he/she can submit Form 15G or Form 15H to avoid TDS.
Saraswat Bank provides loans against their Fixed Deposits. Investors can receive up to 85% of the deposit as a loan against their Saraswat Bank Fixed Deposit investment.
Saraswat Bank permits premature withdrawal of Fixed Deposit. However, the regulations associated are dependent on the terms and conditions of the Saraswat Bank.
What is the interest rate on senior citizens' FDs offered by Saraswat Bank Fixed Deposit?
Saraswat Bank offers elderly people an extra 0.50% over and above the regular rates on FDs.
Can I change the term of my continuing Saraswat Bank Fixed Deposit?
No, once you have chosen a term while opening a Fixed Deposit with Saraswat Bank, you cannot alter it.
What is the highest FD Interest rate offered by Saraswat Bank?
The highest FD Interest rate offered by Saraswat Bank is 7.50% for general citizens and 8.00% for senior citizens.
What is the minimum deposit amount for a Saraswat Bank Fixed Deposit account?
The minimum amount necessary to open a Fixed Deposit at Saraswat Bank is Rs. 1,000, and further increases may only be made in multiples of Rs. 100 on Term Deposits with terms ranging from 12 to 36 months.
What are the requirements for opening a Saraswat Bank Fixed Deposit account?
The following are the eligibility requirements:
Who is eligible for the Saraswat Bank FD scheme?
Eligibility Criteria for Saraswat bank FD Scheme