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Union Bank of India Fixed Deposit (FD) Interest Rates 2025

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Dec 19th, 2024

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4 min read

Investment in a fixed deposit (FD) scheme is often considered safer as compared to investing in other investment options. Fixed deposit schemes allow people to invest money for a designated period, post which a fixed rate is to be paid for the deposit period. Union Bank of India’s fixed deposit scheme offers great returns upon maturity. 

RBI has announced a new rule applicable to unclaimed, matured FD accounts. That is the funds in an unclaimed, matured FD account will attract an interest rate as applicable to the savings account or the contracted rate of the matured FD, whichever is lower.

This is the Latest FD Interest Rates 2025 for Union Bank of India

FD Interest Rates 2025 of Union Bank of India

Please note that the interest rates provided in the table below are applicable for a deposit amount up to Rs.3 crore and are effective from 2 August 2024.

Fixed Deposit TenureInterest Rate for Regular Customers (% p.a.)*Interest Rate for Senior Citizens (% p.a.)*
7 to 14 days3.504.00
15 to 30 days3.504.00
31 to 45 days3.504.00
46 to 90 days4.505.00
91 to 120 days4.805.30
121 to 180 days5.005.50
181 days < 332 days6.356.85
333 days7.407.90
334 days < 1 year6.356.85
1 year6.807.30
>1 year to 398 days6.807.30
399 days7.257.75
400 days < 2 years6.607.10
>2 years to 996 days 6.607.10
997 days6.406.90
>998 days < 3 years 6.607.1
3 years6.707.2
>3 years to 5 years6.507.00
>5 years to 10 years6.507.00

*Interest rates are subject to change.

Types of Union Bank of India FD Schemes

Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR)
This regular FD account requires a minimum deposit of Rs. 1,000, except for deposits from government subsidies, margin money, earnest money, or court-ordered deposits. Tenure ranges from 6 to 120 months.

Short Deposit Receipt (SDR)
With a minimum deposit of Rs. 1,000, SDR offers tenures from 7 to 179 days. Interest is calculated quarterly and paid half-yearly in March and September, depending on maturity.

Money Flex Term Deposit (MFTD)
This scheme combines high returns with partial withdrawal flexibility. Accounts can be single or joint. Tenure ranges from 6 months to 10 years. A minimum deposit of Rs. 25,000 and a maximum of Rs. 2 crore are required.

Cumulative Deposit Scheme
Ideal for small investors, this scheme allows easy monthly installments starting at Rs. 50. Tenure ranges from 6 to 120 months, catering to lower to upper middle-income groups and salaried individuals.

Deposit Re-Investment Certificate (DRIC)
Interest is compounded quarterly and paid with the principal at maturity. A minimum deposit of Rs. 1,000 is required, with no upper limit. Tenure ranges from 6 to 120 months.

Monthly Income Scheme (MIS)
Designed for those seeking regular fixed income, this scheme offers guaranteed monthly returns at a specified interest rate. Tenure ranges from 12 to 120 months, with a minimum deposit of Rs. 1,000.

Union Sumvridhi (333 Days)
This scheme provides higher interest rates for a fixed tenure of 333 days. The minimum deposit is Rs. 1,000, and the maximum deposit is Rs. 3 crore.

Non-Callable Term Deposits Scheme
Available for single deposits above Rs. 2 crore, this scheme includes Deposit Re-Investment Certificates, Fixed Deposit Receipts, and Short Deposit Receipts. Tenure ranges from 61 days to 3 years. Premature withdrawal is permitted only in extraordinary situations.

Motor Accident Claims Annuity Deposit (MACAD)
A lump sum deposit prescribed by a court or tribunal is converted into equated monthly installments (EMIs) comprising principal and interest. Tenure ranges from 36 to 120 months, with a minimum monthly annuity of Rs. 1,000.

Special Features and Benefits of Union Bank of India FD

  • The minimum amount required to open an FD account is Rs 1,000. This may vary based on the scheme you choose.
  • Competitive interest rates are offered against all FD schemes.
  • The deposit tenure ranges from 7 days up to 10 years.
  • Easy and fast liquidity options are available.
  • Customers can avail of loan facility up to 90% of the FD amount on certain schemes.
  • No penalty is charged for premature closure of the account subject to certain conditions.
  • No interest is provided if the account is closed within seven days of opening.
  • Senior citizens get 0.5% higher rates as compared to regular customers.
  • Nomination facility is available.
  • An automatic renewal facility is available. That is the account will be renewed for the same tenure, upon maturity of the first cycle, at the prevailing rates.

Basic Eligibility Criteria for Union Bank of India FD

Here is a list of eligible candidates to open an FD account with Union Bank of India. However, it may vary for certain schemes:

  • Individuals
  • Joint accounts for two or more individuals
  • Partnership firms
  • Trusts
  • Minors
  • Blind persons
  • Illiterate persons
  • Joint Hindu families
  • Limited companies and partnership firms
  • Municipalities and panchayats
  • Charitable, religious, and educational institutions
  • Associations, societies, clubs, etc.
  • Sole proprietary concerns

Documents Required

  • Proof of Identity
    • Passport
    • PAN card
    • Voter ID
    • Driver’s license
    • Aadhaar card
  • Proof of Address
    • Passport
    • Aadhaar card
    • Bank statement with a cheque
  • Proof of Date of Birth
    • Service discharge certificate
    • PAN card
    • Aadhaar card
    • Voter ID

Tax Benefits on Union Bank of India Fixed Deposit

Union Bank of India offers the following tax-saver deposit schemes:

Easy Tax Saver Deposit Scheme

The bank offers a flexible tax-saver FD scheme that allows you to make deposits in monthly instalments (standing instructions), single lump sum, or as and when you get surplus funds at hand for depositing. This tax-saver FD scheme allows you to make deposits through monthly instalments, lump sum, or as and when you have surplus funds for investing.

You can deposit money in small bits throughout a financial year and get IT exemptions under Section 80C. The maximum deposit limit for this account is Rs.1.5 lakh. You can choose the payment method you are comfortable with and make payments throughout a financial year and still get IT exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Any deposit made will be locked in and swept out for five years. All individuals and HUFs who have PAN are eligible to deposit money in this product.

Union Tax Saver Scheme

This is the general tax-saver FD scheme that requires you to deposit a lump sum to avail IT benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Individuals and HUFs having PAN can open this account. The account can have a single holder or joint holder.

The minimum deposit tenure is 5 years, and the maximum term can go up to 10 years. A lock-in period of 5 years is applicable to this account. The deposit can be from Rs.5,000 up to Rs.1.5 lakh. TDS will be deducted as per the prescribed guidelines.

If the interest earned on your fixed deposit is more than Rs 40,000 during the financial year, the bank deducts tax at the source @ 10%. Further, the tax levied on the returns is dependent on the tax bracket you fall into irrespective of the interest rate or other factors.

Capital Gain Scheme

This scheme abides by the Capital Gain Account Scheme, 1988, as stated by the Ministry of Finance. Taxpayers can avail the benefit of exemption from capital gains by depositing the amount of capital gains or the net consideration in this account before the due date for filing IT returns.

FD Interest Rate Calculator

Our easy-to-use FD calculator page helps you predict the returns you may receive upon depositing your money in an FD account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current FD rate of Union Bank of India?

As per the latest interest rates (effective from 2 August 2024), Union Bank of India offers interest rates starting from 3.50% p.a. to 7.40% p.a. for general customers and 4.00% p.a. to 7.90% p.a for senior citizens for FDs ranging from 7 days to 10 years.

What is the highest interest rate in Union Bank of India?

Union Bank of India provides a 7.40% interest rate p.a. for FD tenures of 333 days for deposits below Rs. 3 crore for regular customers.

What is the interest rates for FD with a deposit amount above Rs.3 crore?

The interest rates for FD in Union Bank of India with a deposit amount above Rs.3 crore varies from 2.75% p.a. to 7.77% p.a., depending on the deposit amount and the tenure of deposit.

How is the interest calculated and when is it credited?

Interest is calculated on a daily product basis. It is credited once a quarter, i.e. in April, July, October, and January every year.

How does the penalty on premature closure work?

For deposits less than Rs.3 crore, if the account was active for a minimum period of 7 days, then the interest will be paid for the period the account remained active at 1% less than the agreed-upon rate or the contracted rate, whichever is lower.

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