The State Bank of India (SBI) offers a higher interest rate for Fixed Deposits (FDs) for senior citizens. Senior citizens are persons aged 60 years and above. The SBI FD interest rates for senior citizens are 50 Basis Points (bps) higher than the SBI FD interest rates offered to other depositors.
This is the Latest FD Interest Rates 2025 for Senior Citizens for SBI
State Bank of India's FD Interest Rates 2025 for Senior Citizens
The SBI increased the SBI senior citizen FD scheme interest rates, effective from 15 June 2024.
Following are the FD interest rates offered by the SBI to senior citizens (applicable for FDs below Rs.3 crore):
Tenure
Rate of Interest (p.a.)
7 days to 45 days
4.00%
46 days to 179 days
6.00%
180 days to 210 days
6.75%
211 days to less than 1 year
7.00%
1 year to less than 2 years
7.30%
2 years to less than 3 years
7.50%
3 years to less than 5 years
7.25%
5 years and up to 10 years
7.50%
Following are the FD interest rates offered by the SBI to senior citizens (applicable for FDs above Rs.3 crore):
Tenure
Rate of Interest (p.a.)
7 days to 45 days
5.75%
46 days to 179 days
6.75%
180 days to 210 days
7.10%
211 days to less than 1 year
7.25%
1 year to less than 2 years
7.50%
2 years to less than 3 years
7.50%
3 years to less than 5 years
7.00%
5 years and up to 10 years
6.75%
Features of SBI Senior Citizen Fixed Deposit Scheme
The features and benefits of the SBI senior citizen FD scheme are as follows:
Features
Particulars
Account type
Single or joint
Deposit
Minimum of Rs.1,000
Tenure
Minimum: 7 days Maximum: 10 years
Auto-renewal facility
Available
Nomination facility
Available
Premature account closure
Available with penalty
Multiple withdrawals
Not available
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Senior Citizen Fixed Deposit Scheme
The following persons are eligible to open an SBI senior citizen FD:
Indian citizens above the 60 years
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) above 60 years
Defence service retired personnel above 50 years
SBI Fixed Deposit Schemes for Senior Citizen
SBI offers various Fixed Deposit Schemes for Senior Citizens such as
Fixed Deposit
Lump sum amount can be deposited
Flexible interest payout option
Guaranteed returns
Premature withdrawal
Available at all SBI branches
Higher interest rate than general public
Annuity Deposit Scheme
Lump sum amount can be deposited in one go and receive the same in Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs)
Interest is compounded in quarterly intervals and discounted to the monthly value
Deposit period can be 36, 60, 84, and 120 months
Deposit must be made such that the minimum monthly annuity is Rs.1,000 for the chosen tenure
Premature payment is allowed for deposits up to Rs.15,00,000
Available at all SBI branches
In special cases, overdraft/loan facility is available up to 75% of the annuity balance amount
Nomination is available only in favour of individuals
SBI WECARE Deposit Scheme
Senior citizens get an additional premium of 30 bps above the additional 50 bps
Available only for a limited period till 30 September 2024
Minimum tenure is 5 years, and the maximum tenure is 10 years
Interest payment at monthly or quarterly intervals for term deposits
Loan facility available against the deposits
Available at any branch or on YONO app
SBI ‘Sarvottam’ (Non-Callable) Term Deposit
Higher interest rate without a pre-mature withdrawal facility
Minimum deposit amount is Rs.1 crore for retail and Rs.2 crore for bulk
Maximum deposit amount is less than Rs.2 crore for retail and there is no maximum limit for bulk
Tenure ranges from a year to 2 years
Senior citizens above the age of 60 years and SBI staff are bound to receive additional interest rates
Only a demand loan against the deposit is allowed with an applicable margin
Renewal of deposits are not allowed
SBI Special Term Deposit
Interest is paid only at the time of maturity and not at the regular frequency of the deposit period
Regular interest is added to the principal
Minimum tenure is 6 months, and the maximum tenure is 10 years
Minimum sum for the deposit is Rs.1,000
No limit on the maximum amount
Available at all SBI branches
Interest on the deposit is compounded quarterly and paid at the end of the term
Nomination available only in favour of individuals
Loan facility is available against deposits with applicable margins
SBI FD Interest Rates (Historic Data) for the Past 10 Years
*Note: The rates mentioned here are the highest offered in that year, irrespective of investment period. However, most of these rates are for the 2-3 year investment horizon.
What is the minimum deposit amount to open an account under the SBI senior citizen fixed deposit scheme?
The minimum deposit amount to open an SBI senior citizen fixed deposit scheme is Rs.1,000.
Which bank offers a high FD interest rate for senior citizens in 2025?
he Central Bank of India offers senior citizens a 7.85% interest rate on FDs on special callable deposits of 444 days. On non-callable deposits of 444 days, it gives senior citizens an 8.1% interest rate.
The Bank of India offers 8.85% interest on deposits of 8 years up to to 10 years under BoI’s cumulative deposit schemes for senior citizens. It also gives 8.02% interest for senior citizens on deposits of 3 years to less than 5 years.
Which FD scheme is best for senior citizens?
Any FD that offers a high-interest rate for a short tenure is the best for senior citizens. The SBI provides a 7.50% interest rate for a tenure of 2 years to less than 3 years.
Which FD is best in SBI for senior citizens?
An FD with a tenure of 2 years to less than 3 years and 5 years and up to 10 years is the best FD for senior citizens since it offers an interest rate of 7.50%.
Is premature closure of accounts under the SBI senior citizen FD scheme possible?
Yes. The SBI allows a premature account closure under the SBI senior citizen FD scheme. However, it will impose a penalty for premature closure.
Is a nomination facility available under the SBI senior citizen FD scheme?
Yes. The nomination facility is available under the SBI senior citizen FD scheme.
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