SBI Savings Account Interest Rates

SBI offers an interest rate ranging upto 2.70% 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 SBI Savings Account youth and minors can get additional benefits on their Savings Account. SBI also offers attractive benefits like mobile and internet banking services, free Debit Card and customised savings account depending on different customer profiles.

SBI Savings Account helps you to save money by providing interest on your idle money deposited in the savings accounts. The rate of interest on SBI Savings Account varies as per the Savings Account product. Some of the key features and benefits of SBI savings account are:

• It offers interest rates upto 2.70% p.a. You can easily access SBI Savings Account anywhere through a large network of branches and ATMs .
• If you want to transfer funds from SBI Savings account to any other bank account, you can do it through modes such as RTGS , IMPS, NEFT and UPI facilities.
• To maintain an SBI Savings account, you require a minimum balance of NIL.
• SBI personalized account number and cheque book enhances security and ensures your money is safe.
• You can get SMS Alerts and e-statement facilities with SBI Savings Account.
• With the Auto Sweep Facility of SBI, your account can be linked to a Multi Option Deposit MOD account.

Saving Account	Interest Rate	Minimum Balance
Premium Savings Account	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL
Savings Plus Account	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL
Yuva Savings Plus Account	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL
Basic Savings Bank Account	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL
Savings Bank Account For Minors	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL
Small Savings Account	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL; Maximum amount is Rs. 5,00,000
Savings Account for Minors: Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan	2.70% - 2.70%	NIL; Maximum amount is Rs. 5,00,000

To open a savings account in SBI, you need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• You need to have valid KYC Documents.
• You can open a savings account singly or jointly.

You can open a savings account with prescribed application form and minimum KYC documents, which are mentioned below:

• Application Form with attested photographs
• Proof of identity- Passport, Voter ID card, PAN Card, Govt./Defence ID card, Driving Licence etc.
• Proof of current address- Credit Card Statement, Salary slip, Electricity Bill/Telephone Bill, ration card etc.

As per the RBI mandate, SBI calculates saving account rate on average balances in the account on a daily basis. The interest can however be paid monthly, annually or quarterly. The following formula is used by SBI to calculate interest on Savings Bank Account on the basis of daily balance in the account

Interest = Amount (Daily balance)*(No of days)* Interest/Days in the year.

• Premium Savings Account : SBI offers interest rates ranging between 2.70% to 2.70% on Premium Savings Account.You can open a Premium Savings Account in SBI by depositing NIL amount as minimum balance.
• Savings Plus Account : If you have deposited your excess funds in a Savings Plus Account, you can get interest at 2.70% to 2.70% on your account. This account can be opened by anyone with a minimum age of 18 years.
• Yuva Savings Plus Account : SBI provides interest rates ranging between 2.70% to 2.70% on Yuva Savings Plus Account. The minimum balance requirement to open this account is NIL.
• Basic Savings Bank Account : You can get interest at 2.70% and 2.70% respectively on Basic Savings Bank Account in SBI. The account can be opened in SBI by depositing NIL amount.The debit card available for this account are Basic RuPay ATM cum Debit Card).
• Savings Bank Account For Minors : If you have deposited your excess funds in a Savings Bank Account For Minors, you can get interest at 2.70% to 2.70% on your account.
• Small Savings Account : You can get interest at 2.70% to 2.70% in Small Savings Account. This account can be opened in SBI by depositing a minimum amount of NIL after an age of 18 years.
• Savings Account for Minors: Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan : The interest that you can earn on Savings Account for Minors: Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan is in the range of 2.70% to 2.70% respectively.The debit card available for this product isPhoto ATM cum Debit Card

✅How much interest is charged by SBI on Savings Account?

As per the current rates, SBI offers maximum interest rate of 2.70% on Savings Account. SBI provides this interest on the minimum balance maintenance of NIL. The interest rate may however vary across the SBI savings account product.

✅What is the minimum amount required for opening Savings Account in SBI?

The minimum amount required for opening a Savings Account in SBI is NIL.If you do not maintain the minimum balance requirement in SBI, you are subjected to pay penalty charges.

✅What are the balance non - maintenance Charges on SBI Savings Account?

The Balance Non Maintenance Charges on Savings Account by SBI are None.The minimum balance requirement in SBI savings account is NIL.

✅What are the SBI ATM Transaction charges on Savings Account?

SBIcharges ATM Transaction on Savings Account are Rs. 15+ GST.This charge may further depend upon the savings account product of SBI and the debit card types offered with the bank.

✅How does SBI calculate interest charged on Savings Account?

Interest on Savings Account is calculated on Quarterly basis. The following formula is used by SBI to calculate interest on Savings Account.

Monthly interest=Amount (Daily balance)*(No of days)* Interest/Days in the year

✅Does SBI offer Debit Card to the account holder?

Yes, SBI offer Debit Cards to the account holders differing according to the product. Some of the popular savings account products of SBI with the type of Debit Card offered are listed in the table below.

Premium Savings Account	Master or Visa ATM cum Debit Gold Cards
Savings Plus Account	Basic ATM cum Debit Card
Yuva Savings Plus Account	ATM cum Debit Card
Basic Savings Bank Account	Basic RuPay ATM cum Debit Card
Small Savings Account	ATM cum Debit Card
Savings Account for Minors: Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan	Photo ATM cum Debit Card

✅What is the withdrawal limit of the account?

You can withdraw money from your savings account for a maximum 4 free cash withdrawals in a month. times in a month. Withdrawals over and above this limit may impose charges and may lead to deductions from your savings account.The withdrawal limit offered in SBI is 4 free cash withdrawals in a month.

✅What is the eligibility criteria to open a savings account in SBI?

To open a savings account in SBI you need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• This account is for resident Indians of 18 years of age and above
• You must have your basic KYC done