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Savings Account

All you need to know under 3 minutes about IDFC FIRST Bank Saving Account

Summary: Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of IDFC FIRST Bank savings accounts, minimum balance requirement, high interest rates, transaction benefits, and more.

04 Jul 2022 by Team FinFIRST

Yes, IDFC FIRST bank savings account interest rates are unbeatable! However, that is just one of the many benefits that will elevate your banking experience. Here’s what you can expect when you upgrade to an IDFC FIRST Bank saving account.

Types of accounts


IDFC FIRST Bank has something for everyone. In addition to the regular savings account, there are specialised savings accounts for senior citizens and minors, FIRST Power Account for Women, NRI Savings Account, Future FIRST Savings Account for students, Honour FIRST Account for defense personnel, Vishesh and Pratham Savings Account for the underprivileged and underbanked, as well as features specific accounts such as Health FIRST Savings Account with insurance benefits. IDFC FIRST Bank also offers Corporate Salary and Salary Booster Accounts.

Account balance


The minimum balance requirement for an IDFC FIRST Bank savings account differs basis the type of account specified in the list above. For example, the Pratham Savings Account, Honour FIRST Defense Account, and Future FIRST Savings Account do not have a minimum balance requirement. Most other feature-loaded accounts require you to maintain a monthly balance of Rs 25,000.

High Savings Account interest rates


IDFC FIRST Bank’s savings account offers the highest interest rates on the savings account balance. You can get up to 7% interest per annum with monthly interest credits as opposed to quarterly credits, as is the industry norm. Thereby allowing your money to earn interest on interest and compound faster.

 

 

Accessibility


The IDFC FIRST Bank savings account offers a superior digital banking experience which is accessible via the netbanking platform as well as the mobile app. You can create and link your unique UPI ID for transactions on the go, make investments across asset classes, and conveniently manage them through the investment dashboard.

Transaction benefits


With the VISA Platinum Debit Card, you get free and unlimited ATM transactions anywhere in India. You also get a higher withdrawal limit of Rs 2 lakh per day and a transactions limit of up to Rs 6 lakh per day across a point of sale.

The VISA Classis Debit Card awards you five free transactions each at IDFC FIRST Bank and non-IDFC bank ATMs, respectively, with a daily ATM withdrawal limit of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 1.5 lakh at the point of sale.

Other banking benefits


IDFC FIRST Bank savings account allows you to enjoy over 150 complimentary banking services and benefits. These include pre-approved loan offers, lifetime free credit card services, free personal accident and air insurance cover, lost card liability cover, and more.

Lifestyle benefits


Take advantage of over 50 different lifestyle benefits such as offers on shopping, dining, movies, and entertainment at over 300 merchant establishments. Enjoy up to 10x rewards on credit card spends, complimentary access to airport lounges 1 per quarter, and assured gift vouchers on signing up.

Easy account opening process


All it takes is a few minutes to get on board with a completely digital, simple four-step account opening process with IDFC FIRST Bank. Get started here!

 

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