Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), one of the oldest banks of India, offers a range of retail banking products and services to customers. One such banking product with a capital guarantee and fixed interest rate is a fixed deposit (FD) account.
There are several types of FD schemes offered by the bank. Customers can choose the right type of FD scheme that suits their requirements.
This is the Latest FD Interest Rates 2025 for Indian Overseas Bank
The FD interest rates offered on a deposit below Rs.3 crore are given in the table below. The rates provided are effective from 15 July 2024.
Deposit Tenure | Interest Rate (% p.a.) for Regular Customers** | Interest Rate (% p.a.) for Senior Citizens** |
7-14 days* | 4.00 | 4.00 |
15-29 days | 4.50 | 4.50 |
30-45 days | 4.50 | 4.50 |
46-60 days | 4.50 | 4.50 |
61-90 days | 4.25 | 4.25 |
91-120 days | 4.75 | 4.75 |
121-179 days | 4.25 | 4.25 |
180-269 days | 5.75 | 5.75 |
270 days < 1 year | 5.75 | 5.75 |
1 year < 2 years(except 444 days) | 6.90 | 7.10 |
444 days | 7.30 | 7.30 |
2 years < 3 years | 6.80 | 6.80 |
3 years and above | 6.50 | 6.50 |
IOB Tax Saver Deposit | 6.50 | 7.00 |
*You can choose a deposit tenure of 7-14 days only with a minimum deposit amount of Rs.1 lakh.
**Interest rates are subject to change from time to time.
1. Reinvestment Deposit
A Reinvestment deposit account allows customers to reinvest the interest earned on the deposit. That means the interest and your deposit will earn interest. This option is available when your deposit account has completed one cycle. The minimum deposit amount is Rs.1,000 and in multiples of Rs.100 thereafter. Renewals can be done in any amount.
2. IOB Green Deposit Scheme
All deposits under the IOB Green Deposit Scheme will be utilised to finance green activities and projects and develop a green finance ecosystem in the country. The Green Deposit Scheme can be opened with a minimum amount of Rs.1,000 for retail deposits less than Rs.2 crore. The period of deposit is 999 days and it will earn an interest of 6.80% p.a. However, it is not allowed to convert the existing term deposit to the Green Term Deposit and vice-versa.
3. IOB Eighty Plus TD
The scheme is designed for super senior citizens of the age of 80 years and above. The tenure of the deposit can range from 6 months up to 12 months. An additional interest rate of 0.75% over and above the normal FD interest rates will be applicable for the deposits under this scheme. The maximum amount of deposit must be below Rs.1 crore. A loan facility is available of up to 90% for self or jointly with a spouse only is available.
4. Vardhan
Senior citizens above 60 years can park their funds in this account. The account can be opened either in the fixed deposit form or in the recurring deposit form. The fixed deposit tenure can range from 15 days to 120 months and from 6 months to 120 months if it is in recurring deposit form. An additional 0.50% is applicable on the card rates. A free international debit card will also be issued for this account.
5. Floating Rate Deposits
As the name suggests, a floating interest rate will be applied to the deposit. The deposit tenure for such accounts can range from 3 years up to 10 years. The five-year G Sec rate will be applied to deposits with a tenure of 3-5 years, and a 10-year G Sec rate will be applied to deposits with a tenure of 5-10 years.
6. IOB MACAD
A Motor Accident Claims Annuity (Term) Deposit Account (MACAD) is a lump sum amount placed in a term deposit account arising due to a motor accident as decided by the Court/ Tribunal. The period of deposit can range from 36 months up to 120 months. Loan or overdraft facilities will not be available.
7. Special Fixed Deposit (M-Q)
The deposit scheme targets pensioners and senior citizens and provides monthly or quarterly interest income. The minimum deposit amount is Rs.3,000, and the tenure can range from 6 months up to 120 months. The monthly interest is payable at discounted rates.
8. Multiple Deposit Plan I & II
There are two different types of accounts available under this scheme. The minimum deposit amount can range from Rs.100 to Rs.10,000 based on the variant you select. The tenure can be from 6 months up to 120 months. The interest will be compounded quarterly and will be paid out at the time of maturity.
9. IOB Saral
This reinvestment deposit scheme comes with a facility to withdraw part of the deposit and continue the balance with the contracted interest rate. A minimum sum of Rs.10,000 can be deposited without an upper limit. The minimum period of account is 12 months, and the maximum can be 10 years.
10. IOB Suvidha
This term deposit account comes with a cash credit facility and a personalised chequebook. That is, a cash credit account will be opened alongside the term deposit account. Upon maturity of the term deposit account, the proceeds will be credited to the CC account. The minimum deposit for this account is Rs.1 lakh. The tenure can be within 15 months and 10 years.
11. Unfixed Deposit
The tenure for this account is from 7 days up to 179 days. The minimum deposit is Rs.50 lakh. A prepayment penalty is not applicable. An additional interest rate is not applicable for staff members under this scheme.
Reinvestment Deposit | The customer should have a deposit account that is about to reach the maturity date. |
IOB Green Deposit Scheme | Resident individuals and non-individual |
IOB Eighty Plus TD | All super senior citizens aged 80 years and above. |
Vardhan | Individuals aged 60 years and above. |
MACAD | Individuals, including minors through guardians, in the single name (based on court order). |
Special Fixed Deposit (M-Q) | Senior citizens/ pensioners who want regular monthly or quarterly interest income. |
Multiple Deposit Plan I & II | Individuals, including salaried people, professionals, business people, etc. Individuals singly or jointly with two or more persons, institutions, companies, firms, societies, traders, professionals, salaried individuals, etc. |
NRO Tax Saver | Non-Residents of Indian Origin with income other than investment income (interest) and long-term capital gain. |
IOB Saral | NRIs, Indian resident individuals, and minors |
IOB Suvidha | Individuals (including NRIs/NROs), firms, corporates, PSUs, institutions, HUFs, trusts, and societies. Minor’s special deposits are not allowed under the scheme. |
Unfixed Deposit | Individuals |
Tax Saver Scheme | Individuals and Kartas of Hindu Undivided Families in single or joint names. |
IOB Eighty Plus TD | Valid KYC documents containing age/ date of birth as per existing KYC policy. A birth certificate or any other valid proof containing age/ date of birth can also be accepted as proof of age. |
Vardhan | One of the following documents: Pension payment order School leaving certificate Voters identity card LIC policy where age is admitted Birth certificate issued by a competent authority Passport Driving License |
Tax Saver Scheme
Resident individuals and Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) can deposit a sum of Rs.10,000 up to Rs.1.5 lakh in this account and get income tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The deposit period can be from 5 years up to 10 years. You can choose from options, such as reinvestment deposit, fixed deposit, and special fixed deposit. Interest is paid half-yearly, quarterly or monthly. Senior citizens get an additional 0.5% interest above the regular rates.
NRO Tax Saver
The scheme is designed for Non-Resident of Indian Origin (NRO). A minimum of Rs.10,000 and a maximum of Rs.1.5 lakh can be deposited in this scheme. The account includes a lock-in period of 5 years and a maximum tenure of 10 years. Customers can get an income tax exemption of up to Rs.1.5 lakh under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Get a glimpse of the possible maturity amount and interest you can earn after investing a certain amount in a term deposit account using ClearTax FD Calculator.
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