Indian Overseas Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) scheme offers attractive returns, flexible investment options and penalty-free withdrawals for deposits up to 5 lakhs. With interest rates ranging from 4.00% p.a. to 7.80% p.a., tenure ranging from 7 days to 10 years, and a minimum deposit of 1 lakh, it caters to short-term and long-term financial goals and is a reliable option for investors. Keep reading this blog to learn more about Indian Overseas Bank and its FD interest rates.
Tenure | 5 months to 10 years. |
Senior Citizen Interest Rates | 4.50-7.80% p.a. |
Public Interest Rates | 4.00% to 7.10%. |
Highest Interest Rates for Public | 7.1% p.a. |
Highest Interest Rates for Senior Citizens | 7.80% p.a. |
Premature Withdrawal | There is no penalty for deposits up to Rs 5 lakhs. For deposits above Rs 5 lakhs, the penalty is 1% of the applicable IOB FD rate. |
Minimum Deposit Amount | Rs 1,00,000 |
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.
Deposit Scheme | Tenure | Minimum Deposit | Interest Rate | Special Features |
Reinvestment Deposit | 6 months - 120 months | Rs.1,000 | Interest reinvested, earning compound interest | Renewals in any amount |
IOB Green Deposit Scheme | 999 days | Rs.1,000 | 6.80% p.a. | Funds used for green projects, conversion from other FDs not allowed |
IOB Eighty Plus TD | 6-12 months | Below Rs.1 crore | 0.75% extra for 80+ senior citizens | Loan facility up to 90% for self/spouse |
Vardhan | 15 days - 120 months (FD) 6 months - 120 months (RD)
| N/A | Extra 0.50% interest for senior citizens | Free international debit card |
Floating Rate Deposits | 3 - 10 years | N/A | Linked to Government Security rates; resets semi-annually | Interest fluctuates with market rates |
IOB MACAD | 36 - 120 months | N/A | Prevailing rates; fixed annuity payments | No loan or overdraft facility |
Special Fixed Deposit (M-Q) | 6 - 120 months | Rs.3,000 | Monthly/quarterly interest payout | Designed for pensioners & senior citizens |
Multiple Deposit Plan I & II | 6 - 120 months | Rs.100 - Rs.10,000 | Quarterly compounded interest | Two variants available |
IOB Saral | 12 months - 10 years | Rs.10,000 | Reinvestment deposit | Allows partial withdrawal while maintaining interest on remaining balance |
IOB Suvidha | 15 months - 10 years | Rs.1 lakh | Linked to cash credit | FD proceeds credited to CC account upon maturity |
Unfixed Deposit | 7 - 179 days | Rs.50 lakh | No prepayment penalty | No extra interest for staff members |
Deposit Tenure | General Customers | Senior Citizens |
Short-Term Deposits | ||
7 days to 1 year | 4.00% - 5.75% | 4.00% - 5.75% |
Medium-Term Deposits | ||
1 - 3 years | 6.80% - 6.90% | 6.80% - 7.10% |
Long-Term Deposits | ||
3 -5 years | 6.50% | 6.50% |
Scheme | Eligibility Criteria |
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. |
Scheme | Documents Required |
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.
Bank Name | Regular Customers (% p.a.) | Senior Citizens (% p.a.) |
HDFC Bank | 3.00% – 7.35% | 3.50% – 7.85% |
Punjab National Bank | 4.55% – 7.30% | 5.05% – 7.80% |
Axis Bank | 3.00% – 7.20% | 3.50% – 7.70% |
City Union Bank | 5.00% – 7.50% | 5.00% – 8.00% |
Canara Bank | 4.00% – 7.25% | 4.00% – 7.75% |
Bank of Baroda | 4.25% – 7.25% | 4.75% – 7.75% |
ICICI Bank | 3.00% – 7.25% | 3.50% – 7.80% |
HSBC Bank | 2.85-7.50% p.a. | 3.35- 8.00% p.a. |
Citibank | 2.10% – 7.77% | 2.60% – 8.27% |
State Bank of India | 3.50% – 7.10% | 4.00% – 7.60% |
Indian Overseas Bank | 4.00% – 7.30% | 4.50% – 7.80% |
IDBI Bank | 3.00% – 7.00% | 3.50% – 7.50% |
Indian Bank | 2.80% – 7.25% | 3.30% – 7.75% |
IDFC First Bank | 3.00% – 7.75% | 3.50% – 8.25% |
Post Office FD | 6.90% – 7.50% | 6.90% – 7.50% |
Kotak Bank | 2.75% – 7.40% | 3.25% – 7.90% |
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