State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector bank, has introduced special Fixed Deposit (FD) schemes featuring appealing interest rates across various tenors. The SBI Wecare Senior Citizen FD Scheme has been tailored for senior individuals, while the SBI Amrit Kalash FD Scheme is accessible to both the general public and senior citizens.
Categorized as a Domestic Term Deposit, the specialized FD scheme for senior citizens offers a minimum deposit period of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years. Moreover, it provides the flexibility of obtaining loans, with Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applicable as per the prevailing Income Tax Act. Notably, senior citizens receive an extra premium of 30 basis points (bps) on top of the existing 50 bps premium offered to the general public, resulting in an 80 bps premium over the card rate for the public.
Interest payouts for the Term Deposit can be scheduled monthly or quarterly, while for the Special Term Deposit, the interest is credited to the customer’s account upon maturity, after deducting TDS.
The SBI Wecare Senior Citizen FD Scheme, launched in May 2020 with an initial maturity date set for September 2020, has undergone multiple extensions, the latest of which stretches the application deadline to September 30, 2023. The scheme’s primary objective is to bolster the income of senior citizens by providing additional interest on their Term Deposits.
SBI has also extended the application deadline for the 400-day tenor Amrit Kalash Deposit Scheme. Originally slated for August 15, 2023, the new application cutoff is December 31, 2023. The SBI Amrit Kalash Deposit FD scheme offers interest rates of 7.10 percent, which escalates to 7.60 percent for senior citizens.
This scheme caters to various categories, encompassing individuals falling under Domestic Retail Term Deposits (including NRI Rupee Term Deposits of less than Rs 2 crore), new and renewal deposits, and Term Deposits and Special Term Deposits.
Through these tailored FD schemes, SBI demonstrates its commitment not only to providing competitive interest rates but also to addressing the distinct financial needs of both senior citizens and the general public, further solidifying its dedication to serving a diverse clientele.