OBC Fixed Deposit

OBC is one of the leading fixed deposit providers in the country. The Bank offers FD with flexible tenures ranging between 7 days to 10 years. Apart from that, OBC FD offers regular returns on fixed deposit ranging between 3.00% to 5.30%. For senior citizens, the interest rates on fixed deposits range between 3.50% to 5.80%. In addition to that, OBC fixed deposit plans offer tailor-made fixed deposit products for different kinds of fixed deposit investors.

Different type of OBC term deposit products offered to the investors are listed as follows:

Description:

• Flexi fixed deposit products offer liquidity in the form of savings or current deposit funds as well as higher returns as are available on fixed deposit funds.
• Facility to withdraw funds whenever required
• An operative savings or current account must be opened to enjoy the benefits under this scheme
• Availability of auto renewal facility

Eligibility:

• Individual with operative account savings or current account

Description:

• Under this scheme, the depositor is allowed to make investment into the deposit to earn attractive and higher returns along with a flexibility and security.
• Easy investment with attractive returns
• Nomination facility is available
• Individual with operative account savings or current account

Eligibility:

• Resident Indians, non resident Indians, senior citizens and hindu undivided family

OBC fixed deposit is a popular investment option due to a number of benefits it provides to the FD investors. Some of these are listed as follows:

• Guaranteed returns: The best thing about OBC FD is that it offers guaranteed and assured returns to the investors. The return offered on fixed deposit is regulated by the Bank on a monthly, or quarterly basis, as per the Bank’s choice. Currently, OBC offers FD rates up to 5.30%. The interest rates offered on OBC FD is not only assured but also way higher than a savings account.
• Insured by the Government: The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation offers deposit insurance of ₹ 5 Lakh to fixed deposits across all banks. Investing in a FD with a FD provider with the highest rating of AAA, rated by ICRA and CRISIL, is a reliable investment option.Thus, OBC term deposit is safe and secure, as the funds are backed by the government no matter what the current situation of the Bank is.
• Loan against FD: The investment made in FD scheme is not only a reliable investment option but can also act as an asset. This is because OBC fixed deposit allows one to borrow a secured loan against OBC FD. The Bank allows a loan up to 90-95% of the FD amount. The best part about OBC loan against fixed deposit is that one does not need to break his or her FD to borrow the loan.
Loan Against Fixed Deposit
• Flexible tenures: OBC FD offers the investors the flexibility to choose the investment tenure as per their convenience. OBC offers fixed deposit for a minimum tenure of up to a maximum tenure of 10 years. OBC offers different interest rates across FD tenures.
• Flexible investment: Apart from the flexibility of tenure, OBC fixed deposit offers the flexibility of funds to FD investors as funds can be invested with a minimum amount of ?Rs. 1,000. Apart from that, one can invest in the OBC FD up to a maximum of No Limit.

Though a fixed deposit with OBC means depositing funds for a fixed period of time in expectation of a regular return. However, keeping in view the instability in the markets, the Bank allows premature withdrawals of funds from a fixed deposit. This means that investors can withdraw their funds before the date of maturity to fulfil their urgent financial conditions.

Withdrawing funds prematurely from OBC will attract an interest rate lowered by Allowed below the effective rate on the date of booking the FD. The penalty charged on fixed deposits is valid only on fixed deposits with a tenure greater than seven days. In case of premature withdrawal of OBC fixed deposits with tenure less than seven days, the bank does not pay any interest.

OBC FD facility can be availed by the following type of investors:

• Indian Citizens
• Members of HUFs or the Hindu Undivided Family
• Business firms
• Local governing bodies
• Government departments
• Employees of private limited companies
• Trust accounts

OBC fixed deposit requires one to submit the following documents:

• Passport size photographs
• Identity proofs such as Aadhar card, passport, PAN card, and driving license.
• Address proofs such as passport, ration card, utility bills such as water, gas or electricity bill.
• Age proof such as birth certificate, matriculation passing certificate, and Voter ID card.
• Bank account details such as passbook and account number.

✅What is the loan against FD repayment tenure?

OBC offers the loan against FD facility to the FD investors with a repayment tenure of up to 10 years.

✅ What is the minimum investment for FDs under OBC?

OBC FD can be availed with a minimum deposit of ?Rs. 1,000.

✅ What is the minimum amount for a fixed deposit in OBC?

The minimum amount required for a fixed deposit investment in OBC fixed deposit is ?Rs. 1,000.

✅ What is the current interest rate on FD in OBC?

Currently, OBC offers an interest rate ranging between 3.00% to 5.30% on its fixed deposits.

✅ What is the penalty for early withdrawal?

The penalty for early withdrawal ranges between 0.5% to 1% in most cases, based on the loan amount and tenure.

✅ What is the minimum FD tenure for which a fixed Deposit account can be opened in OBC?

OBC fixed deposit can be opened with a minimum tenure of 7 days .