Data Updated On August 6, 2024 from Bank Website.

IDFC FIRST Bank Saving Account

Savings Account: Open Bank Account Online or Offline

Open an IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account and enjoy Zero Fee Banking on all Savings Account services such as IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, ATM transactions, Debit Card, and SMS Alerts among others.

IDFC FIRST Bank has been recognized as a ‘Class Apart’ by IIT Bombay and Moneylife Foundation* for fairness in its service charges on Savings Account, helping customers experience true savings.

So, open a savings account with us and watch your savings grow rapidly with zero fee banking and by earning interest up to 7.25% p.a., credited to your account monthly.

With us, you can open a savings account online seamlessly. Simply click on ‘Open Account Now’ or download the IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile app to open a bank account online. Opening an account with us takes only a few minutes with our paperless and digital account opening process. What’s more? If you prefer to open a bank account offline, you can simply walk into your nearest branch and do so. Whether you open a bank account online or offline, the benefits you enjoy from your IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account ensure that you get to save big and meet your financial goals easily.

Each Savings Account variant offers unique benefits to meet our customers' varying financial goals and requirements. You can perform digital transactions more securely and conveniently. Furthermore, you can unlock greater rewards from your spending and grow your money with high-interest rates and smart investing solutions with an IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account. Open a savings account today and take full control over your finances.

Saving Account Features

Enjoy Zero Charges on All Savings Account Services

Zero Fee banking

  • Enjoy Zero charges on allsaving accounts services. These zero fee services include bank transfer like IMPS,NEFT and RTGS,SMS alerts,issuance of a debit card , demand draft and interest certificate ,ATM transactions and more . Access all essential services with ease without hidden costs.

Monthly Intrest credits

  • Experience the peace of mind that a predictable source of additional income provides with monthly interest credit on your savings account balance. The interest is calculated daily, based on your end of day balance , and is credited to your account monthly.Enjoy the rewards of your savings more often.

Competitive interest rates

  • Enjoy competitive interest rates and earn interest on your savings account balance of up to 7.25% per annum.Suc a high interest rate ensures that your money works hard for you.Watch your saving grow rapidly and meet verious financial goals with ease.

Free and unlimited ATM Withdrawals

  • Transact with ease and access your funds anytime with free and unlimited ATM withdrawls.The ensures that you can maintain complete liquidity and control over your savings account balance.

IDFC FIRST Bank-A Class Apart

  • IDFC FIRST Bank has been recognized as 'Class Apart' by the path breaking study conducted by moneylife foundation and IIT Bombay for fairness in services charges on our savings account.This pioneering study titled 'Benchmarking Reasonableness of services charges by Banks in India' has earned IDFC FIRST Bank an 'A category ' ranking for our unmatched Zero Fee Banking Promise.

Savings Account Benefits

High savings growth

  • All the features of an IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account make it easy to meet your savings goals. With a high interest rate up to 7.25% p.a., monthly interest credits, and zero charges on all Savings Account services, you save in every way when banking with us. What’s more, the revolutionary mobile banking app helps analyse and plan your finances with tools like expense tracking, cashflow analysis, and more.

Discounts and cashbacks

  • Enjoy several discounts and cashback offers on your savings account debit card. From instant discounts and deals on various restaurants and brands, save big each time you spend. IDFC FIRST Bank also has one of the most rewarding loyalty program in place for you. As a FIRST Rewards member, earn points on everyday purchases and redeem them with ease on our portal through various exciting options.

User-friendly digital banking platforms

  • Not only can you open a bank account online with IDFC FIRST Bank, but also bank with ease 24x7 using our intuitive Internet banking platform and mobile banking app. Seamlessly manage your savings account, initiate bank transfers, check balances, and more with our cutting-edge digital solutions. You can track spends, earn rewards, and invest in mutual funds all in just a few clicks. So, with both savings and investing, your savings bank account has got you covered. You can also make use of the cash flow analysis feature that can help you budget and plan financially in a more effective manner.

IDFC FIRST Bank – A Class Apart

  • IDFC FIRST Bank has been recognized as a 'Class Apart' by a pathbreaking study conducted by Moneylife Foundation and IIT Bombay for fairness in our Savings Account service charges. This pioneering study titled 'Benchmarking Reasonableness of Service Charges by Banks in India' ranked IDFC FIRST Bank in the 'A category' for its unmatched Zero Fee Banking promise.

VISA Platinum Debit Card with ₹25K average monthly balance

  • Free and unlimited ATM transactions: at any bank, anywhere in India.
  • Higher daily purchase limit of ₹6 lakh and higher daily ATM withdrawal limit of ₹2 lakh.
  • Complimentary domestic airport lounge access, once every quarter.
  • Free Personal Accident Insurance Cover of Rs. 35 lakhs and Air Accident Insurance Cover of Rs. 1 crore

Hot Deals on Savings Accounts

10% Instant discount on Tata CLiQ

  • (Expires on 30th September 2024)
  • Offer day: Every Monday
  • 10% Instant discount on a minimum transaction value of INR 1,750 up to a maximum discount of INR 300.

10% discount on Myntra

  • (Expires on 30th September 2024)
  • Offer day: Every Wednesday
  • 10% Instant discount on a minimum transaction value of INR 2500 up to a maximum discount of INR 750.

12% discount on Yatra

  • (Expires on 30th September 2024)
  • Offer day: Every Friday
  • Domestic Flights :12% instant discount up to Rs. 1,800, Minimum Purchase : Rs. 5,000
  • International Flights: 11% instant discount up to Rs. 5,000, Minimum Purchase : Rs. 20,000
  • Domestic Hotels : 20% instant discount up to Rs. 5,000, Minimum Purchase : Rs. 5,000
  • Bus : 15% instant discount up to Rs. 500, Minimum Purchase : Rs. 500

Flat Rs 75 Off on Zomato

  • (Expires on 31st July 2024)
  • Get flat Rs. 75 off on select restaurants on orders above ₹749 on Weekends.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Offer applicable only on weekend and once per user per month
  • Offer applicable on minimum transaction value of Rs. 749
  • Other T&Cs may apply

ELIGIBILITY

  • Indian citizens
  • Residents of India
  • Foreign nationals residing in India and meeting GOI criteria

Documentation

  • To open a savings account online:
  • Aadhaar Number
  • PAN number
  • To open a savings account at branch:
  • Passport-size photograph
  • PAN Card or filled Form 60
  • Any one of the following document:
  • - Aadhaar Card
    - Passport
    - Voter’s Identity Card (Election Card)
    - Permanent and valid driving license with photograph
    - Job Card issued by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the State Government
    - Letter issued by the National Population Register containing details of name and address

Savings Account Fees and Charges

Schedule of charges for Savings Account variants with Rs. 25,000 Average Monthly Balance (AMB) & Rs. 10,000 Average Monthly Balance

IDFC FIRST Bank offers ZERO FEE banking on ALL variants of Savings Account, including Rs. 10,000 AMB variant, Rs. 25,000 AMB variant, and all other variants. At IDFC FIRST Bank, we don’t touch your Bank account for this reason or that. You may not realise it, but over time, these add up to a lot of savings for our customers. We have no complicated descriptions and you have no complex calculations to do to calculate the fees to be paid. Because it is just ZERO. We don’t charge you, even when you are not looking. ZERO FEE Banking is peace-of-mind Banking.

Current Schedule of Charges:

1. IMPS charges (outward) FREE NEFT charges (outward at branches) FREE RTGS charges (outward at branches) FREE
2. ATM transaction Charges at IDFC FIRST Bank ATMs FREE ATM transaction Charges at Other Bank ATMs FREE Debit Card Issuance Charges FREE
3. Debit Card Annual Charges FREE Debit Card Replacement /Re-issuance charges FREE SMS alert charges FREE
4. Cheque book re-issuance charges FREE Cash deposit & withdrawal charges at branches (by number) FREE Cash deposit and withdrawal charges at branches (by value) FREE
5. Third party Cash deposit and withdrawal charges at branches FREE Stop payment of cheque charges FREE Cheque Return – Deposited FREE
6. Cheque Return – Issued FREE Demand draft/ Pay order issuance charges at branches FREE Demand draft/Pay order cancellation/ revalidation charges FREE
7. Duplicate statement issuance charges FREE Duplicate Passbook issuance charges FREE Decline charges for insufficient balance at ATM FREE
8. Doorstep banking - Cheque & Document pick up - Adhoc Request FREE Balance Certificate issuance charges FREE Interest Certificate issuance charges FREE
9. Account closure charges FREE International ATM/ POS transaction charges FREE Standing instruction set up charges FREE
10. Standing instruction failure charges FREE ECS return charges FREE Photo attestation charges FREE
11. Signature attestation chargess FREE Charges for retrieval of old transactional records FREE Charges for any deliverable returned by courier due to negative reasons FREE
12. Address confirmation charges FREE I-Pin Regeneration charges FREE Debit Card Pin Regeneration charges FREE


Non maintenance charges for Savings Account variants with Rs. 25,000 Average Monthly Balance

Average Monthly Balance Requirement ₹25,000
Non Maintenance Charges of AMB >= 20000 to < 25000 – ₹50/-
>= 15000 to < 20000 – ₹100/-
>= 10000 to < 15000 – ₹150/-
>= 5000 to < 10000 – ₹200/-
< 5000 – ₹400/-
Average Monthly Balance requirement is Nil for Minor Under Guardian Savings Account.

Non maintenance charges for Savings Account variants with Rs. 10,000 Average Monthly Balance.

Average Monthly Balance Requirement ₹10,000
Non Maintenance Charges of AMB >= 7500 < 10000 - ₹50 ;
>= 5000 < 7500 - ₹250 ;
< 5000 - ₹500
Average Monthly Balance requirement is Nil for Minor Under Guardian Savings Account

Disclaimer: With IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Accounts, enjoy Zero Charges on all Savings Account services. These services are being offered free in good faith, and in case of misuse of services, the Bank reserves the right to levy charges. Forex mark-up fee will be applicable on International ATM/POS/Debit card transactions. T&Cs are subject to periodic changes. All rights reserved.

Taxes at prevailing rates as per Government Rules shall be applicable over and above the mentioned charges.
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