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Savings Account

Features of a Savings Account you didn’t know

Summary: A Savings Account is a great way to save money, but there are a lot of features you may not know about. Check out these 5 unique features which can help you!

13 Jan 2023 by Team FinFIRST

Did you know Goa has the highest per-capita income in India? Australia is wider than the moon, and Iceland has no mosquitoes!

Lesser-known facts make a place much more interesting and help you plan and truly enjoy your visit. Similarly, there are a lot of lesser-known, unique features of a Savings Account that you may need to learn, and these can help you better understand the facilities of Savings Account. Let’s get to know what these are so you enjoy these benefits and unlock the complete potential of your Savings Account.

Automated bill payment
 

Automation is one of the greatest benefits of Savings Accounts in this day and age. Savings Accounts allow you to automate bill payments like phone, electricity, water, internet, etc. This way, you never have to worry about missing due dates. Most banks allow you to set up automated payments through the net banking app. Moreover, it takes only a couple of minutes to set mandates.  

Reward schemes

 

Savings Accounts offer various reward schemes, such as complimentary domestic airport lounge access, monthly interest credits, free accident insurance covers, and more. However, these can vary from bank to bank. You can compare the features of Savings Accounts of multiple banks and then pick the one with the most rewards. 

Branch-Free bank account facility
 

You can enjoy the many facilities of Saving Accounts without having to visit the branch in person. Online banking has made depositing and withdrawing cash, opening recurring and fixed deposits, downloading monthly and yearly statements, etc., much more convenient and quick.

 


E-Wallet services

 

E-wallets are similar to physical wallets. However, they store your money virtually and use it to make payments, send or receive money, etc..

Sweep account facilities 

 

The sweep facility is another one of the features of a Savings Account offered when the balance in your Savings Account exceeds a certain value. This facility automatically transfers a portion of your Savings from the Savings Account to a fixed deposit. Since the latter is a high-interest Savings Account, you get to earn more money on your idle savings and plan for your future needs seamlessly.

To sum it up

Some other features of a Savings Account include a low minimum opening deposit, locker facilities, international debit cards, etc. You can enjoy these and more by selecting the right bank for your savings. IDFC FIRST Bank can be an ideal choice with high interest rates that are among the bests in the industry, online banking, high daily purchase limits,  monthly interest credit and much more.

 

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