PNB Savings Account Interest Rates
PNB Savings Account Interest 2020-21
6th August 2020 – RBI keeps Repo Rate unchanged at 4%
| Saving Account | Interest Rate |
|---|---|
| Saving Deposit (General) Account | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| Premium Saving Account Product | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB Prudent Sweep for Individuals | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB SF Prudent Sweep for the Accounts of Institutions | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| Total Freedom Saving Fund Salary Account | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| High End Salary Account | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| Family Protection Account | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB Junior SF Account | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB Vidyarthi SF Account | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| Basic Saving Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB Rakshak Scheme | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB Shikshak Sweep Scheme | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| Scheme For Providing Overdraft Facility To Pensioners | 3.00% - 3.25% |
| PNB Power Savings | 3.00% - 3.25% |
PNB Bank Savings Accounts Interest Rate
PNB offers an interest rate ranging between 0.00% to 3.25% on the minimum average balance maintained in the savings account. It calculates the interest rate on savings bank accounts on a daily basis. However, the interest is paid to the account holders every quarter. With PNB Savings Account youth and minors can get additional benefits on their Savings Account.
Features
PNB Savings Account helps you to save money by providing interest on your idle money deposited in the savings accounts. The rate of interest on PNB Savings Account varies as per the Savings Account product. Some of the key features and benefits of PNB savings account are:
PNB Savings Account Rates
| Saving Account | Interest Rate | Minimum Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Saving Deposit (General) Account | 3.00% - 3.25% | Rs. 500 to 1,000 |
| Premium Saving Account Product | 3.00% - 3.25% | QAB Of Rs. 50,000 |
| PNB Prudent Sweep for Individuals | 3.00% - 3.25% | QAB Of Rs. 5,000 for Rural or Semi Urban and Rs. 10,000 for Urban or Metro areas |
| PNB SF Prudent Sweep for the Accounts of Institutions | 3.00% - 3.25% | QAB Of Rs. 5,000 for Rural or Semi Urban and Rs. 10,000 for Urban or Metro areas |
| Total Freedom Saving Fund Salary Account | 3.00% - 3.25% | NIL |
| High End Salary Account | 3.00% - 3.25% | NIL |
| Family Protection Account | 3.00% - 3.25% | N.A |
| PNB Junior SF Account | 3.00% - 3.25% | NIL |
| PNB Vidyarthi SF Account | 3.00% - 3.25% | N.A |
| Basic Saving Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) | 3.00% - 3.25% | NIL |
| PNB Rakshak Scheme | 3.00% - 3.25% | N.A |
| PNB Shikshak Sweep Scheme | 3.00% - 3.25% | NIL |
| Scheme For Providing Overdraft Facility To Pensioners | 3.00% - 3.25% | N.A |
| PNB Power Savings | 3.00% - 3.25% | Rs. 500 in Rural, Rs. 1,000 in Urban |
PNB Savings Account Products
FAQs
✅How much interest is charged by PNB on Savings Account?
PNB offers an interest rate of 0.00% to 3.25% on Savings Account.
✅What is the minimum amount required for opening Savings Account in PNB?
The minimum amount required for opening Savings Account in PNB is Rs. 500 to 1,000.
✅What are the balance non - maintenance Charges on PNB Savings Account?
The Balance Non Maintenance Charges on Savings Account by PNB are Rs. 15 to Rs. 250.
✅What are the PNB ATM Transaction charges on Savings Account?
PNB ATM Transaction charges on Savings Account are From Rs. 15 to 250 as per location, category and deficit in QAB as per brackets in Rs.100.
✅How does PNB calculate interest charged on Savings Account?
Interest on Savings Account is calculated on Quarterly basis. The following formula is used by PNB to calculate interest on Savings Account.
Monthly interest=Amount (Daily balance)*(No of days)* Interest/Days in the year
✅Does PNB offer Debit Card to the account holder?
Yes, various Debit Cards are offered, differing according to the product. Some of the popular savings account products of PNB with the type of Debit Card offered are listed in the table below.
| Saving Deposit (General) Account | ATM Cum Debit card |
| Premium Saving Account Product | Platinum Debit Card |
| Total Freedom Saving Fund Salary Account | PNB Debit or ATM Card |
| High End Salary Account | Platinum Debit Card |
| PNB Junior SF Account | RuPay ATM or Debit Card |
| PNB Vidyarthi SF Account | ATM Card or Debit Card |
| Basic Saving Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) | Debit Card or ATM Card |
| PNB Shikshak Sweep Scheme | Platinum Debit Card |
| PNB Power Savings | Platinum Debit card |
Interest rate on all PNB deposits products listed in the table above is 0.00% to 3.25%.
✅What is the eligibility criteria to open a savings account in PNB?
Eligibility criteria for PNB savings account -
- This account is for resident Indians of 18 years of age and above can open a sole or joint account.
- Minors above the age of 10 can also open a savings account.
- In addition, illiterate and visually impaired persons can also open their account with necessary safeguards.
- 2020-06-04 : PNB cut rates on savings account deposits
Punjab National Bank reduced the interest rate on savings account deposits by 0.50 percentage point. The new rate for deposits up to Rs 50 lakh stands at 3% from earlier 3.50%. The new rates will effective from 1 June 2020. - 2019-08-30 : Government proposes Public Sector Banks Merger to increase profitability
In a bid to encourage customer and investors confidence in the public sector banks, the Government is planning to merge major PSBs. This includes the merger of Punjab National Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank that will be India’s second-largest bank. The alliance of major banks might increase banks profitability by encouraging investments in savings and current accounts and retail loans growth. - 2019-07-09 : Customers to avail free banking services across PSBs soon
The customers of a Public Sector Banks (PSBs) like State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) will soon get free access to the banking services like transferring money, withdrawing cash, opening new savings account, availing personal and auto loan offers, opening a fixed deposit account among others. Also, the banks will soon be implementing doorstep banking services to ease the life of the customers, especially the senior citizens. - 2018-03-31 : PNB hikes FD rates
PNB has raised it term deposit rates across all tenors. The new rates now range from 6.40% to 6.85%. There rates are effective from March 1, 2018. - 2017-08-18 : Punjab National Bank revises interest rates on saving accounts
Following the footsteps of SBI, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has also decided to slash its savings bank deposit rate. Post revision, customers maintaining savings bank account balance of Rs. 50 lakh and above will continue to earn interest at 4 per cent per annum while those maintaining account balance of below Rs. 50 lakh will earn interest at the rate of 3.5 per cent per annum from earlier 4 per cent. The revised rates will come into effect from 19th August, 2017.
