IDFC FIRST Bank offers a Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme that ensures safety, flexibility, and attractive returns for all investors. The interest rates range from 3.50% to 7.90% p.a., with a minimum deposit of ₹1,000 and a tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years. Keep reading this blog to know more about IDFC FIRST Bank Fixed Deposit and its interest rates for 2025.
Tenure | 7 days to 10 years |
Public Interest Rates | 3.50% - 7.90% p.a. |
Senior Citizen Interest Rates | 4.00% - 8.40% p.a. |
Highest Interest Rate for Public | 7.90% p.a. |
Highest Interest Rate for Senior Citizens | 8.40% p.a. |
Premature Withdrawal | 1% penalty |
Minimum Deposit Amount | ₹10,000 |
The table below shows the FD interest rates effective as of 16th April, 2025.
Tenure | Regular Customers (% p.a.) | Senior Citizens (% p.a.) |
7 to 14 days | 3.00% | 3.50% |
15 to 29 days | 3.00% | 3.50% |
30 to 45 days | 3.00% | 3.50% |
46 to 90 days | 4.50% | 5.00% |
91 to 180 days | 4.50% | 5.00% |
181 days to less than 1 year | 5.75% | 6.25% |
1 year | 6.50% | 7.00% |
1 year 1 day to 370 days | 7.00% | 7.50% |
371 to 399 days | 7.25% | 7.75% |
400 to 500 days | 7.50% | 8.00% |
501 days to 2 years | 7.00% | 7.50% |
2 years 1 day to 3 years | 6.50% | 7.00% |
3 years 1 day to 5 years | 6.25% | 6.75% |
5 years 1 day to 10 years | 6.25% | 6.75% |
*Interest rates are subject to change with time.
Scheme Name | Eligibility | Tenure | Key Features |
Standard Fixed Deposits | All individuals with a savings or current account | 7 days to 10 years | Fixed returns, higher rates than savings, flexible tenure options. |
Senior Citizens Fixed Deposits | Individuals aged 60 years and above | 7 days to 10 years | Extra 0.50% interest, no penalty on premature withdrawal. |
Flexi Fixed Deposits | Savings or current account holders | Auto-renewed as per sweep cycle | Linked to account, auto "sweep-out," flexible access to funds. |
Green Fixed Deposits | Environmentally conscious investors | Fixed at 1000 days | Funds used for green projects, premature withdrawal allowed, standard benefits. |
Each of these FD options caters to different financial goals and preferences, ensuring customers can maximize their savings while meeting specific needs like flexibility, sustainability, or tax efficiency.
Deposit Tenure | General Citizens | Senior Citizens |
Short-Term Deposits | ||
7 days to 1 year | 3.00% - 5.75% p.a. | 3.50% - 6.25% p.a. |
Medium-Term Deposits | ||
1 year to 5 years | 6.50% - 7.90% p.a. | 7.00% - 8.40% p.a. |
Long-Term Deposits | ||
5 years to 10 years | 6.50% p.a. | 7.00% p.a. |
The following entities are eligible for opening FD accounts with IDFC Bank:
If you are an existing customer of the bank, no additional documentation is necessary to open an FD account. Otherwise, you may have to provide the following documents.
IDFC Bank offers a tax-saving fixed deposit option with a mandatory lock-in period of five years. Individuals and HUFs are eligible to get the benefit of the scheme. You can go for this fixed deposit scheme to avail tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act,1961.
Note that the tax levied is dependent on the tax bracket you fall into irrespective of the interest rate or other factors in the case of fixed deposits. Banks deduct tax at source (TDS) if the interest earned exceeds Rs.40,000 (Rs.50,000 for senior citizens) in a financial year across all the accounts held with the bank. A TDS certificate will be issued to confirm the details of the deduction.
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