06 Sep 2010
 
Products
Product            
Term Deposit - Easy way of earning higher interest      
                 
Description
To offer customers the option of placing their money for a fixed term, thereby earning a higher rate of interest.

Target Market/Intent

Customers who have spare cash they are prepared to tie up for a longer period to obtain a higher interest rate.
 
   
Features
• Minimum deposit of Rs50, 000
• Interest payable monthly, quarterly, half yearly or at maturity
• Interest paid to CASA/by cheque
• Term Deposits offered for periods of 12, 24 and 37 months
• Interest Rate on TD:
12 Months - 4.875 % (0.375% over Savings Rate) - Half Yearly
24 Months - 5.125 % (0.625% over Savings Rate) - Half Yearly
24 Months - 5.50 % (1% over Savings Rate) - At Maturity
36 Months - 5.25 % (0.75% over Savings Rate)- Half Yearly
36 Months - 5.75 % (1.25% over Savings Rate)- At Maturity
 
   
Benefits
• Acceptable as collateral for Banking facilities
• Higher interest rate
   
                     
FAQs              
• What do I do if I need the money prior to the maturity date?
1. Floating Rate Deposit
a) Encashment of deposit prior to maturity is at the discretion of the bank.
b) Interest may be forfeited if funds are withdrawn within 3 months of date of deposit.
c) Interest payable at 1% below applicable rate for past period or savings rate whichever is
lower + breakage cost as applicable, at the discretion of the Bank

2. Fixed Rate Deposit
a) Encashment of deposit prior to maturity is at the discretion of the bank.
b) Interest may be forfeited if funds are withdrawn within 3 months of date of deposit.
c) Interest payable at 1% below applicable rate for past period or savings rate whichever is
lower + breakage cost as applicable, at the discretion of the Bank

• What are the benefits of having a Term Deposit?
You will earn a higher interest rate and may use it as a collateral for other Banking facilities.
 
For more information please call our hotline on 207 0111
(during weekdays from 08:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs)
 
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