Central Bank Fixed Deposit

Central Bank of India was the first Indian commercial bank wholly owned and managed by Indians in 1911. The bank launched several innovative banking activities during the past century and has introduced a variety of fixed deposit schemes for its investors. In this article, we have explained in detail about the Central Bank of India‘s FD schemes and their interest rates.

Central Bank FD Rates 2021

Central Bank of India fixed deposit interest rates range between 2.75% – 5% for regular citizens for a tenure of 7 days to 10 years. For senior citizens, the interest ranges between 3.25% and 5.5%. The Central Bank of India fixed deposit rates are higher than their savings account interest rate. Moreover, senior citizens get an additional 0.5% on their deposits. The interest is credited to investor’s account at half-yearly intervals or at maturity whichever is earlier.

The highest Central Bank of India fixed deposit rate is 5% for a regular investor for the tenure of 3-10 years. For the same tenure, the senior citizen FD rate is 5.5%.  Returns from Central Bank fixed deposits can be calculated using the Central Bank of India FD calculator.

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Features of Central Bank of India Fixed Deposits

Central Bank of India fixed deposit schemes offer better returns than their savings bank account. Following are the key features of Central Bank of India fixed deposits:

Tenure

The Central Bank of India fixed deposit tenure ranges between 7 days to 10 years. Once invested, one cannot change the tenure of their Central Bank FD investment. However, one can withdraw their investment prematurely. And investors can close their existing Central Bank FD and start a new FD with the desired tenure.

Minimum and Maximum Deposit Amount

The minimum amount of investment in the Central Bank of India FD starts with an amount as low as INR 100. However, each scheme has its minimum deposit amount.

• Fixed Deposit Receipt: Minimum investment is INR 100
• Money Multiplier Deposit Certificate (MMDC): Minimum investment is INR 100
• Cent 555 Term Deposit: Minimum investment amount is INR 1,000, and the maximum investment amount is INR 1 crore
• Cent 777 Deposit Scheme: Minimum investment amount is INR 1,000, and the maximum investment amount is INR 1 crore
• Monthly Interest Deposit Receipt (MIDR): Minimum investment is INR 5,000
• Quarterly Interest Deposit Receipt (QIDR): Minimum investment is INR 5,000
• Cent Uttam Scheme: Minimum investment is INR 5,000
• Tax Saving Deposit: Minimum investment is INR 100, and maximum investment per annum is INR 1,50,000
• Cent Aspire Deposit Scheme: Minimum investment amount is INR 20,000

Central Bank of India FD Interest Rate

Central Bank of India fixed deposit interest rates range between 2.75% – 5% for regular citizens for a tenure of 7 days to 10 years. The Central Bank of India fixed deposit rates are higher than their savings account interest rate. Returns from Central Bank fixed deposits can be calculated using the Central Bank of India FD calculator.

Preferential Interest Rates

Senior citizens get preferential interest rates when they invest in Central Bank of India FDs. The bank offers them 0.5% additional interest rate. The Central Bank of India fixed deposit rate for senior citizens ranges between 3.25% and 5.5%. 

Eligibility

To open an FD account in the Central Bank of India, one has to be eligible. Following are the list of persons eligible to invest:

• Individuals, including minors and joint account holders
• Partnerships firms
• Companies
• Educational and charitable institutions
• HUFs
• Blind and illiterate persons
• Private traders, agents, merchants, and professionals
• Clubs and societies

Documents required

Investors would need the following documents to open a fixed deposit account in Central Bank

• Identity proof (Passport, Aadhar Card, Driving license, Voter ID card, PAN card, Employment ID, Government ID)
• Proof of residence (Electricity bill, Aadhar card, Telephone bill, Salary slip, Bank account statement, IT returns)
• Proof of date of birth (For senior citizens: PAN Card, Passport, Service discharge certificate, Voter ID. For minors: Birth certificate)
• Two recent passport size photographs

Additional Payments

It is not possible to deposit any additional amount in an existing Central Bank fixed deposit. However, one can always invest in a fresh Central Bank FD with an additional amount.

Tax and TDS

Investment in Cent Tax Saving Deposit qualifies for tax deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. While filing income tax returns, investors can claim the same. All other Central Bank FDs do not qualify for a tax deduction.

The interest that one earns on their Central Bank of India FD investments is taxable. The tax rate depends on the investor’s income tax slab rates. Furthermore, the Central Bank deducts a TDS of 10% (20% if PAN Card isn’t submitted) in case the interest income exceeds INR 40,0000 (INR 50,000 for senior citizens).

One can determine whether their interest income is above or below the TDS threshold limit using the bank’s fixed deposit calculator. Also, they can estimate their tax liability using the Income Tax Calculator. Scripbox’s Income Tax Calculator is available online, is free to use, and it determines tax liability of an investor.

Safety

Under the Deposit Insurance Scheme of RBI, DICGC insures all Central Bank of India deposits up to INR 5,00,000.

Premature withdrawal

The Central Bank of India allows premature withdrawal of fixed deposit investments, however with certain rules. The bank will charge a penalty of 1% on the interest for premature withdrawal of deposits above INR 5 lakhs. For deposits below INR 5 lakhs, there is no penalty. Also, there is not a premature withdrawal facility on tax-saving fixed deposits.

Nomination Facility

Depositors can nominate beneficiaries for their Central Bank of India FDs.

Auto-Renewal

Central Bank of India offers an auto-renewal facility for the deposits.

Convenience

Opening and managing Central Bank of India FD investments is easy and convenient through their online portal.

Loan against FD and Overdraft

Central Bank of India offers loans against and overdraft facilities on FD investments. It helps investors to meet their liquidity requirements without breaking the deposit. Investors can get up to 90% of the deposit amount as loan. The bank will decide the interest as per the bank’s rules. Also, investors cannot avail a loan against tax-saving FDs and Cent Aspire Deposit Scheme.

Central Bank of India grants loans such as education loans, business loans, and loan against property (home loan) against their FDs to their clients. Investors can calculate their loan EMI with the help of a loan EMI calculator. A loan EMI calculator can be used as a personal loan EMI calculator. Also, one can use it as a home loan calculator and car loan calculator. Moreover, investors can also use the EMI calculator in multiple scenarios by changing the variables like personal loan interest rate, home loan interest rate and car loan interest rate.

Pan Card

A PAN card isn’t mandatory to open a Central Bank of India FD account. Even though a PAN Card isn’t mandatory, there are a few consequences of not disclosing PAN details. Central Bank will charge TDS at 20% instead of 10% as per the regulations of section 206AA. Central Bank will not issue a TDS certificate. And all exemption certificates, including Form 15G and Form 15H, will be invalid.

Requirement of savings account

Individuals need not have a Central Bank of India savings account to open a fixed deposit account.

Types of Fixed Deposit Schemes offered by Central Bank of India

• Fixed Deposit Receipt
• Money Multiplier Deposit Certificate (MMDC)
• Cent 555 Term Deposit
• Cent Uttam Scheme
• Monthly Interest Deposit Receipt (MIDR)
• Quarterly Interest Deposit Receipt (QIDR)
• Cent 777 Deposit Scheme
• Tax Saving Deposit
• Cent Aspire Deposit Scheme

Types of Fixed Deposit Schemes: In Detail

Fixed Deposit Receipt

Fixed Deposit receipt is a short term deposit that enables depositors to earn more interest. The depositors have the choice to choose the tenure of the deposit in the number of days.

• Tenure: Ranges between 7 days to 10 years.
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 100 and in multiples of INR 100 thereafter.
• Maximum Deposit Amount: No limit on maximum deposit.
• Interest: The simple interest is payable at half-yearly intervals (March and September) every year or upon maturity, whichever is earlier.
• Loan Facility: Depositors can avail loan or advance facility up to 90% of the deposit amount.
• Premature Withdrawal: The bank charges 1% penalty for premature withdrawals for deposits above INR 5 lakhs. However, for deposits up to INR 5 lakhs, no premature withdrawal penalty is levied.

Money Multiplier Deposit Certificate (MMDC)

The scheme aims to multiply the deposits. The interest accumulated is added to the principal. The scheme helps to increase the deposits exponentially.

• Tenure: Ranges between 6 months to 120 months.
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 100 and in multiples of INR 100 thereafter.
• Loan Facility: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.

Monthly Interest Deposit Receipt (MIDR)

The scheme helps depositors earn monthly interest without depleting the principal amount.

• Tenure: Ranges between 12 months to 120 months.
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 5,000 and in multiples of INR 1,000 thereafter.
• Loan Facility: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.

Quarterly Interest Deposit Receipt (QIDR)

The scheme provides depositors quarterly interest by keeping the principal amount intact.

• Tenure: Ranges between 12 months to 120 months.
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 5,000 and in multiples of INR 1,000 thereafter.
• Loan Facility: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.

Cent 555 Term Deposit

• Tenure: 555 days
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 1,000.
• Maximum Deposit Amount: Less than INR 1 crore.
• Interest: Compounded quarterly.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available, however, no interest is paid for withdrawal within one year. Also, 1% penalty is charged if the account is closed before maturity and after completion of 1 year.
• Loan Facility: Available, if no premature withdrawal is made.

Cent 777 Deposit Scheme

The deposit scheme provides an option of choosing the interest payment frequency. Depositors can choose between monthly, quarterly, half-yearly intervals or cumulative type.

• Tenure: 777 days
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 1,000.
• Maximum Deposit Amount: Less than INR 1 crore.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available, however, the interest payable will be as per company’s policy.

Cent Uttam Scheme

The scheme offers double benefits of high returns and easy liquidity. Furthermore, it is a flexible scheme that allows partial withdrawals of the deposit amount.

• Tenure: Ranges between 30 days to 120 months
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 5,000 and in multiples of INR 1,000 thereafter.
• Loan Facility: Available as per the prevailing rules of the bank.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available.

Cent Tax Saving Deposit

The scheme offers tax benefits to its depositors under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. Deposits up to INR 1,50,000 qualify for a tax deduction.

• Lock-in period: 5 years.
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 100, and in multiples of INR 100 thereafter.
• Maximum Deposit Amount: The maximum amount of investment is limited to INR 1,50,000 in a financial year.

Cent Aspire Deposit Scheme

The deposits under this scheme are accepted in three variants: MMDC, MIDR and QIDR.

• Tenure: Ranges between 1 year to 10 years.
• Minimum Deposit Amount: INR 20,000, and in multiples of INR 1,000 thereafter.
• Maximum Deposit Amount: No limit.
• Auto-renewal facility: Available
• Loan Facility: Not available.
• Premature Withdrawal: Available, however, the interest payable will be as per company’s policy.

Does the Central Bank of India offer Recurring Deposits?

Yes, the Central Bank of India offers recurring deposit schemes. These schemes are suitable for individuals who wish to invest in monthly instalments.

Tenure	General Rates	Senior Citizen Rates
180 days to 269 days	6.35%	6.85%
270 days to 364 days	6.40%	6.90%
1 year 1 day to 1 year 364 days	7%	7.5%
2 years to 2 years 364 days	6.7%	7.2%
3 years to 4 years 364 days	6.20%	6.70%
5 years to 10 years	6.20%	6.70%

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