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ICICI Bank FD Interest Rate

ICICI was formed in 1955 at the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of Indian industry. The principal objective was to create a development financial institution ...Read More

ICICI Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

Note: All interest rates are updated as of 30 Jan 2024
TenureFor General Citizen (p.a)For Senior Citizen (p.a)
7 days to 14 days3 %3.5 %
15 days to 29 days3 %3.5 %
30 days to 45 days3.5 %4 %
46 days to 60 days4.25 %4.75 %
61 days to 90 days4.5 %5 %
91 days to 120 days4.75 %5.25 %
121 days to 150 days4.75 %5.25 %
151 days to 184 days4.75 %5.25 %
185 days to 210 days5.75 %6.25 %
211 days to 270 days5.75 %6.25 %
271 days to 289 days6 %6.5 %
290 days to less than 1 year6 %6.5 %
1 year to 389 days6.7 %7.2 %
390 days to < 15 months6.7 %7.2 %
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15 months to < 18 months
7.1 %7.6 %
18 months to 2 years7.1 %7.6 %
2 years 1 day to 3 years7 %7.5 %
3 years 1 day to 5 years7 %7.5 %
5 years 1 day to 10 years6.9 %7.5 %
5 Years (80C FD) – Max to `1.50 lac7 %7.5 %

Types of ICICI Bank Fixed Deposits

1. Regular Fixed Deposits

ICICI Bank provides a simple investment option which offers safety, liquidity, flexibility and assured returns. Any customer can open a fixed deposit with a minimum amount of ₹10,000 for a flexible tenure ranging from seven (7) days to ten (10) years. One can start a fixed deposit instantly through both iMobile app and internet banking. ICICI Bank also provides an overdraft (OD) facility against regular fixed deposits upto 90% on the principal plus accrued interest. And if a customer is in need of urgent funds, they have an option of premature/partial withdrawal.

2. Golden Years Fixed Deposit 

ICICI Bank has launched a golden year fixed deposit exclusively for Indian resident senior citizens where the bank is providing an additional interest rate of 0.10% on fixed deposits for a limited time over and above the existing additional rate of 0.50%. The applicable duration is from May 20, 2020 to October 31, 2023. These additional rates will be available on fresh deposits opened as well as deposits renewed during the scheme period. The eligible fixed deposit amount should be less than 2 crores.

In case a deposit opened in the above scheme is prematurely withdrawn/closed after, on or after 5 years 1 day, the applicable penal rate will be 1.10%. In case the deposit opened in this scheme is prematurely withdrawn/closed before 5 years 1 day, the prevailing premature withdrawal policy will be applicable. All other features of term deposit as well as terms and conditions shall remain unchanged and are applicable for this scheme also.

3. Money Multiplier Fixed Deposit (For Saving Account)

The Money Multiplier feature of ICICI Bank gives their bank the liquidity of a savings account coupled with high earnings of a fixed deposit. This is achieved by creating a fixed deposit linked to a savings account which provides the unique facilities. 

The minimum balance in the savings/current account should be ₹15,000 to generate a linked fixed deposit request. The linked fixed deposit will be under the same customer id and will be for a minimum tenure of 1 year for savings account customers. All FDs linked to the account will be enabled for the automatic reverse sweep when the balance in the Savings Accounts falls below ₹10,000 for individual customers. The Fixed Deposit will be opened in auto-renewal mode. The deposit will be renewed for the same tenure as the original tenure. The interest rate on such Fixed Deposit will be the rate applicable for the respective period, prevailing as on the date of such auto-renewal.

4. Flexi Fixed Deposit (For Current Account)

The Flexi Fixed Deposit feature of ICICI Bank gives their customer the liquidity of a current account coupled with high earnings of a fixed deposit. This is achieved by creating a fixed deposit (FD) linked to the current account which provides unique facilities. The minimum balance in the current account should be ₹1,05,000 to generate a linked fixed deposit request. 

The linked FDs will be under the same Customer ID for Current Account customers. The Fixed Deposit will be opened in auto-renewal mode. The deposit will be renewed for the same tenure as the original tenure. The interest rate on such Fixed Deposit will be the rate applicable for the respective period, prevailing as on the date of such auto-renewal.

5. Tax Saver Fixed Deposit

A customer can open a tax saver fixed deposit with a minimum investment of ₹10,000 and a maximum of ₹150,000 for a duration of 5 years. Interests earned on these fixed deposits are taxable and come with a no premature withdrawal and auto-renewal facility. FD allows only a one-time lump sum deposit. Customers get the benefit of tax deductions under 80C of the I-T Act.

Pros and Cons of Investing in ICICI Bank Fixed Deposits

Pros:

 ICICI Bank customers experience a variety of beneficial features on fixed deposits, such as:

  • A customer can avail ICICI Bank Fixed Deposits for a minimum deposit of Rs 10,000
  • In case of emergencies where a customer needs funds, they can get an overdraft against their FD or opt for partial FD withdrawal. 
  • ICICI Bank FD investors can get a loan of up to 90% of the principal and accrued interest.
  • Senior citizen customers get a 0.50% additional interest rate over and above the regular Fixed Deposit interest rate. This will help our esteemed customers earn higher rates on their hard-earned money.
  • Whether a customer holds their fixed deposit account solely or jointly, they can select a single nominee for the proceeds from their account. They only need to fill out a form that’s prescribed under the Banking Companies Act (Nomination Rules).
  • Deposits of ICICI Bank Limited, which are payable in India are protected by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) upto a maximum of ₹ 5,00,000 for each depositor.

Cons:

  • Interest income on fixed deposits are fully taxable whereas investors have tax-free saving options like PPF, Post office tax saver scheme etc to invest. 
  • Sometimes the inflation rate may be even higher than the interest rate of the FD.
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ICICI Bank FD Eligibility Criteria

Following individuals and entities are eligible to apply for a regular Fixed Deposit online:

  1. Residents
  2. Hindu Undivided Families
  3. Sole Proprietorship Firms
  4. Partnership Firms
  5. Limited Companies
  6. Trust Accounts
  7. Non-Resident Indians
  8. Minors with guardianship.

Documents Required for ICICI Bank FD Account

Any one of the following documents would serve as proof of identity and address of the customer:

  1. Passport
  2. Aadhaar number
  3. Driving License
  4. Voter ID
  5. Job card issued by NREGA, signed by a State Government Officer
  6. Letter from the National Population Register

If the above address proof does not contain your communication address, then the following documents can be considered as proof of address. In such cases, the customer has to update the official valid documents (OVD) with a communication address and submit it to the bank within 3 months of account opening.

  1. Utility Bill, not older than 2 months (electricity, telephone, post-paid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill)
  2. Property Tax Bill or Municipal Tax receipt, not older than one year
  3. Letter of Allotment for accommodation from the employer issued by the State Government or Central Government Departments, statutory or regulatory bodies, public sector undertakings, scheduled commercial banks, financial institutions and listed companies
  4. Leave and License agreement with any of the above employers. Agreement to contain the customer’s name as the employee
  5. Pension or family pension payment orders issued to retired employees by the government departments or public sector undertakings, if they contain the address.

How to Open an FD with ICICI Bank?

An ICICI Bank FD account can be opened via different modes such as Mobile App, Internet Banking, and offline.

1) Internet Banking

Follow the steps listed below to open an ICICI Bank FD account via internet banking-

Step 1: Log in to ICICI Bank Internet Banking

Step 2: Go to ‘Account and Deposits’

Step 3: Select ‘Deposits’

Step 4: Select ‘FD/RD’

Step 5: Select your FD type

Step 6: Select your FD tenure. ICICI Bank Fixed Deposit interest rates tenure wise

Step 7:Type your amount. You can open an FD for any amount greater than ₹ 10,000

Step 8: Click on ‘Submit’. You have successfully opened an FD in ICICI Bank.

2) Mobile App - ICICI Bank App

Follow the below-mentioned steps to open an FD account via ICICI Bank Mobile App-

Step 1: Download the ICICI Bank App and sign in.

Step 2: Choose the ‘Open Fixed Deposit’ option.

Step 3: Fill out all the required personal details and nominee information.

Step 4: Submit and the FD account will get opened immediately.

3) Offline ICICI Bank FD Opening

For opening an ICICI Bank FD account offline, one has to visit the nearest ICICI Bank branch. An ICICI Bank FD application form will be required to be filled. Along with this, submit all the essential documents with the deposit amount. On successful processing of the application, an FD receipt will be provided by the ICICI bank.

Tax Implications on Fixed Deposit

ICICI Bank Tax Saving Fixed Deposits are entitled for tax saving up to ₹ 1,50,000 p.a. under section 80C of the I-T Act.

Also, the interest income from ICICI Fixed Deposit is taxable according to the slab rates of income tax. Any customer can claim a deduction upto ₹ 40,000 per annum of the interest income earned on the fixed deposit as per section 80TTB of the  I-T Act. For the senior citizens, the deduction limit is ₹ 50,000 per annum.

According to the section 194A of the I-T Act, the bank is liable to deduct TDS at 10% on interest income earned by their customers on fixed deposits. Also, if the investor fails to provide PAN Card details to the bank, the TDS rate will be 20%.

FAQs

Is the Rs. 5 lakh DICGC insurance cover applicable separately for every bank?

DICGC insures all kinds of deposit accounts of a bank, such as savings, current, recurring, and fixed deposits up to a limit of INR 5 lakh per account holder per bank. In case an individual's deposit exceeds INR 5 lakh in a single bank, only Rs.5 lakh, including the principal and interest, will be paid by DICGC if the bank becomes bankrupt.

Can I get a loan from ICICI Bank on the security of my FD?

Yes, ICICI Bank gives a loan facility up to 90% of principal and accrued interest of fixed deposit.

Can I get a credit card from ICICI Bank on the security of my FD?

Yes, a customer can opt for a credit card against their FD invested with the Bank to the extent of 85% of the investment amount.

How is Tax saver FD different from Regular FD?

The main difference between these two is the investment period. It means if you invest in tax saver FD then the minimum period will be 5 years while in regular FDs investment tenure starts from as low as 7 days.Also, in the case of tax saving FD 5-year lock-in period is applicable. This means you cannot withdraw from tax saving FD for 5 years. However, you can withdraw anytime from regular FDs with applicable premature withdrawal penalty.

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Calculate ICICI Bank FD Returns

₹1,00,000
15 months to < 18 months
7 days to 14 days15 days to 29 days30 days to 45 days46 days to 60 days61 days to 90 days91 days to 120 days121 days to 150 days151 days to 184 days185 days to 210 days211 days to 270 days271 days to 289 days290 days to less than 1 year1 year to 389 days390 days to < 15 months15 months to < 18 months18 months to 2 years2 years 1 day to 3 years3 years 1 day to 5 years5 years 1 day to 10 years5 Years (80C FD) – Max to `1.50 lac
7.1 %
Yes
No
Maturity Amount₹1,08,870

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