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Interest rate on a Savings Account is calculated on a daily basis and is credited to the account on the first day of the next quarter. The rate of interest will depend on the balance maintained in the account. It currently ranges between 3% and 3.5%.
A Savings Account is used for many different purposes ranging from parking money for future investments, keeping funds safe, easy liquidity, carrying out payments and other transactions. Additionally, balance in a Savings Account also earns interest, thus improving an individual’s income. Interest earned up to Rs. 10,000 on Savings Account in a financial year, is tax-free.
Domestic, NRO & NRE Savings Rate
Effective 1st Jun, 2022, the interest on your Savings Account has been revised as per the following interest rate structure.
| Less than Rs. 50 Lacs | 3.00% p.a. |
| Rs. 50 Lacs and up to less than Rs. 800 Crs | 3.50% p.a. |
The interest is calculated basis incremental balance slabs upto Rs. 800 Crs. For rates on amount of Rs. 800 Crs and above, please contact the branch official.
FAQs
- How is the interest rate on Savings Account calculated?
The interest rate is calculated on the balance maintained in the Savings Account on a daily basis, but it is credited to the account on a quarterly basis (on the first day of the next quarter with the exception of the fourth quarter where the interest amount is paid on the last day of the quarter).
Is there a time limit for a Savings Account?There is no time limit or maturity period for a Savings Account. You will earn interest as long as you maintain funds in the account. Please remember however that some Savings Account may require you to maintain a minimum balance. This requirement may differ basis the type of Savings Account you hold and also on whether your Bank branch is in an urban, rural or semi-urban location.
What are the benefits of a Savings Account?Benefits and advantages of a Savings Account include:
- A safe and liquid avenue to park your funds
- A source of regular interest, even as you access the money for your transactions
- Access to a Debit Card linked to your Savings Account helping you make cashless transactions which is safer and more secure than handling cash
- Online fund transfer options such as UPI, IMPs, NEFT or RTGS to seamlessly transfer money from your Savings Account for payments and other needs
- Used for starting investments like a Recurring Deposit, a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) in a mutual funds. Additionally, if you want to invest in securities, you can also open a trading and Demat account, if you have a Savings Account
- You can also enjoy special value added services and benefits such as cashbacks and discounts on merchant purchases which will help you to save more
Please note, this is only an indicative list. Depending upon the variant of Savings Account opened, you may be entitled to avail even more features.
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- Data company S&P Global reports the average savings account earns 0.08% and CDs earn 0.09% to 0.78%.
- Online banks tend to offer higher interest rates than the average savings account.
- Keep in mind interest rates vary by bank and may fluctuate over time.
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Data company S&P Global keeps track of interest rates offered by banks for products ranging from savings accounts and CDs to personal loans.
Here are the average interest rates of several different products offered by banks:
Average bank interest rates for savings accounts
According to data from S&P Global, the average savings account interest rate is 0.08%. But, that doesn't mean it's not possible to earn more on your money.
The average online savings account earns a much higher interest rate than the typical account from a brick-and-mortar bank. High-yield savings accounts, which work the same as a typical savings account but earn more interest, are a great way to make your money work harder.
Compare current savings rates
Here are a few popular online banks that offer high-yield savings accounts and their interest rates:
Average bank interest rates for CDs
CDs are a popular way to keep money growing without the risk of the stock market. These accounts lock money away for a certain amount of time, generally ranging from one month to five years depending on your bank. While taking money out before the term ends comes with a penalty, these accounts have the benefit of higher interest rates than typical savings accounts or money market accounts, on average.
It's worth noting that CD interest rates can change based on how much money you're depositing. Here's the average interest rate for a $10,000 CD, according to data from S&P Global:
Average bank interest rates for interest checking accounts
Not all checking accounts earn interest, but there are a few accounts out there that offer this perk.
On average, checking accounts that earn interest earn 0.05%. Keep in mind that this is an average, however, so specific accounts could earn more or less.
Here are the interest rates offered by several checking accounts:
Average bank interest rates for money market accounts
Money market accounts tend to earn a little bit more interest than savings accounts. Money market accounts are not much different from savings accounts, and either is a good place to keep money when it needs to stay liquid and growing.
Here are the average money market account interest rates, according to S&P Global data:
Average bank interest rates for loans
Interest rates vary widely depending on what you need to finance. Currently, mortgages tend to have the lowest interest rates of any loan type. Personal loans have the highest interest rate of any loan product, mainly because they're unsecured loans.
Here are the average interest rates for several types of loan products, including auto loans, home equity lines of credit and loans, personal loans, and mortgages, according to S&P Global data.
How do you find the best bank interest rate?
The average bank interest rate varies by the type of account you're considering. Depending on what account you're looking to open, there might be other factors that play into the interest rate you'll see, like the account's balance or opening deposit.
It's also worth noting that interest rates vary by bank. You might find that online banks have higher interest rates on savings accounts than the bank with a branch down the street. Comparing accounts is important to get the best interest rate, but making sure that the account you're considering doesn't have any fees that could eat into your earnings is equally important.
Interest rates for both deposit accounts, like checking and savings, and loans are constantly in flux. They can change at any moment, and the account with the highest interest rate today may not be the one with the highest interest rate next month.
Liz Knueven
Personal Finance Reporter
Liz was a reporter at Insider, primarily covering personal-finance topics. Before joining Insider, she wrote about financial and automotive topics as a freelancer for brands like LendingTree and Credit Karma. She earned her bachelor's degree in writing from The Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives and works in Cincinnati, Ohio. Find her on Twitter at @lizknueven.
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Sophia Acevedo, CEPF
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