YES Bank Fixed Deposit Schemes

FAQs on Yes Bank Fixed Deposit

• What is the maximum amount that can be deposited as fixed deposit amount in YES BANK fixed deposit schemes?

  There is no set maximum limit on the amount that can be deposited under the fixed deposit schemes of YES BANK. However, deposits above one crore rupees cannot be opened online and the depositor needs to personal visit any of the bank's branches to get a fixed deposit opened.

• How do I apply for a fixed deposit scheme from Yes Bank?

  YES BANK fixed deposits, if less than one crore rupees can be opened online from anywhere. However, the option of visiting any of the branches of YES BANK and getting a fixed deposit is also available.

• Is a tax-saver deposit part of YES BANK's fixed deposit portfolio?

  Yes. Any fixed deposit taken for a period of more than 5 years is covered under the tax-saver scheme in line with the Income Tax Act 1956.

• Are fixed deposits offered by YES BANK, taxable?

  Yes. In case the interest on the FD is equal to or more than ₹ 10000 in a financial year, income tax at 10% of the interest earned is deducted. However, if the interest received in a year is more than ₹ 10000 and the depositor has not furnished his/her PAN number then a tax equivalent to 20% of the interest received, is charged.

• What is the minimum amount needed to open a NRI Fixed Deposit?

  THE NRE, NRO and FCNR Fixed Deposit can be opened with a minimum amount of Rs 10,000.

• Can a loan be availed with YES BANK against a running fixed deposit?

  No. Currently, no such coupled scheme is being offered to customers by YES BANK.

• Are there special rates of interest for senior citizens?

  Yes. Senior citizens get to enjoy better and higher rates of interest if they avail a fixed deposit from YES BANK. The interest rates for senior citizen customers are 0.5% over and above the regular rates on all fixed deposits.

• Do I get to avail a credit card against my fixed deposit with YES BANK?

  No. Currently, credit cards are not being offered by YES BANK against its fixed deposit schemes.

• Does YES BANK offer special Fixed Deposits for NRIs?

  Yes, NRIs can choose from three types of fixed deposits at YES BANK.

  1. Non Resident External (NRE) Fixed Deposit- This is a fully repatriable deposit and yields high return on investment.
  2. Non Resident Ordinary (NRO) Fixed Deposit - The interest held in this deposit is repatriable.
  3. Foreign Currency Non-Repatriable (FCNR) Fixed Deposit - The deposit in this account can be maintained in multiple currencies including US Dollars, Great Britain Pounds, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars and Hong Kong Dollars.
• What are the tenures of NRI Fixed Deposits?
  1. The NRE Fixed Deposit can have a minimum tenure of 1 year and a maximum of 10 years.
  2. The NRO Fixed Deposit can have a tenure starting from 7 days going on to a maximum of 10 years.
  3. FCNR Fixed Deposits can have tenures ranging from 1 year to 5 years.
• Are premature withdrawals allowed by YES BANK?

  Yes, premature withdrawals are allowed by YES BANK subject to certain conditions.

• Are there any penal charges for premature withdrawal?

  No, there are no penal charges for premature withdrawal from the NRE and NRO Fixed Deposit, however the interest rate which is applicable will be the lower of the original rate of deposit or the rate applicable for the period for which the deposit was with the bank.