Fixed Deposits

A fixed deposit (FD) is an investment instrument that allows you to invest a lump-sum amount for a chosen tenure to earn interest at a fixed rate. You get a higher interest rate on a fixed deposit than on a regular savings account.

RD or recurring deposit is a type of deposit that enables you to invest smaller amounts at regular intervals while giving you interest similar to a fixed deposit.

The minimum amount for a fixed deposit is Rs. 5,000 while it’s Rs. 500 for a recurring deposit. The tenure can range from a few days to five years. You can choose to invest the RD amount on a daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly basis.

To know more about the interest rates on term deposits, please download our digibank app, or visit the ibanking website.

No. The current interest rate at the time of the creation of the new deposit will apply.

Yes, you can terminate a deposit at any time, but there are penalties for the early closure. Use the "Manage" tab in the "Term Deposits" section of the digibank app to know more.

Yes. Your deposits are insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC), a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for up to ₹ 5,00,000 (5 lakh rupees).

When your deposit matures, you have the option of reinvesting the balance in a new deposit, transferring the money into your digiSavings account, or only transferring the interest to your account and reinvesting the original investment in a new term deposit.

Setting up an RD is an easy and hassle-free process. You can do so via the digibank app on your smartphone or visit the digibank ibanking website, log in and select "Deposits (FD/RD)" in the navigation menu. Post that, click on "Open new deposit" and follow the instructions as shown on the website. You have the choice of setting up the frequency of the pay-out, the total amount, and the duration for which you want to have the deposit. In just a few minutes, you can open a deposit with DBS Bank and maximise your savings!

It will be automatically reinvested only if your instructions while opening the deposit mention reinvesting the amount on maturity. You can edit your settings in the "Deposits (FD/RD)" section of the digibank app., select the deposit you want to view or change and then click on the "Manage" tab.

No. You can change the maturity instructions at any time during the tenure by visiting the "Manage" tab in the "Deposits (FD/RD)" section of the digibank app.

In case your digiSavings account has insufficient funds, and we're unable to debit the payment, your term deposit will continue, but the amount and interest you receive at maturity will be adjusted based on the missed payments. Fees may also be payable.

No, we do not charge you for opening a fixed deposit with us. The bank covers the applicable cost.

No. Once the RD has been created, changing the payment amount or the frequency is not possible.

In case your term deposit matures on a weekend or a public holiday, the maturity will automatically happen on the next working day. However, the deposit will continue to earn interest for the extra days.

The Interest on your fixed deposit is credited to your account on maturity or premature termination.  But an early termination may result in an interest rate lower than the current rate.

To find out how much interest you’ve earned on your FD or RD, visit "Deposits (FD/RD)" section of the digibank app.