FAQs ON FIXED/TERM DEPOSIT SCHEMEs
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What is FD account? What is it meant for?
FD is a fixed deposit account to earn higher interest, normally above Savings Deposit, for a longer period. FD can be for days or months or years.
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What is the minimum and maximum period for which I can open FD account?
Fixed Deposit can be opened for minimum of 7 days and for maximum of 10 years.
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Which are the reinvestment or cumulative interest schemes with Central Bank of India?
In reinvestment or cumulative plan interest is compounded quarterly and reinvested with principal amount. Maturity of these fixed deposits range from 6 months to 10 years. In our Bank the scheme is popularly known as ‘ MMDC’ i.e. Money Multiplier Deposit Certificate.
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What are the other types of deposit schemes in Central Bank of India?
Apart from MMDC, we are offering MIDR (Monthly Interest Deposit Receipt) & QIDR (Quarterly Interest Deposit Receipt), Cent Double, etc. We have also some unique schemes which are offering special rates of interest, like Cent Super – 555 Days, Cent 777 Days. You can also open Cent Tax Saving Deposit for saving on your tax liabilities subject to minimum of Rs.100/- and maximum of Rs.1,50,000/- during a Financial Year at the same rate of interest as applicable to normal deposit of 5 years term. For additional details please refer highlights and Ads of our Cent Tax Saving Deposit Scheme on Website.
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How can I open a FDR/MMDC/MID/QID?
Existing owners of Central Bank of India Savings Account may book a FD/MMDC/MID/QID by visiting the nearest branch or do it online. Even if you are not having Savings Account with us, you may open FD account with us after complying with KYC norms.
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What is the minimum deposit amount required for opening FD / MMDC / MID / QID account?
The minimum amount required for opening a FD/MMDC is Rs.100/- while in MID/QID it is Rs.5,000/-
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At what frequency will I receive interest on my FD/MID/QID?
For the schemes FD/MID/QID interest amount is credited to the Savings account specified by you on maturity/monthly/quarterly basis. For the reinvestment scheme (MMDC), interest is added to the principal amount on quarterly basis. If you desire to receive interest on monthly basis, please invest the amount in MID (Monthly Interest Deposit). If you require payout of interest on quarterly basis then invest in QID (Quarterly Interest Deposit)
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Do Senior citizens get any extra benefit on Fixed Deposits/MMDC/MID/QID?
Yes, they do get extra benefits in the form of higher interest rates.
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Can I close my FD/MMDC/MID/QID before original term?
Yes. FD/MMDC/MID/QID can be closed before the original term. In the event of MMDC/MID/QID/FD being closed before completing the original term of the deposit, interest will be paid at rate applicable on date of deposit, for the period for which the deposit has remained with Bank. Penal Interest at the rate of 1% will be applicable on premature withdrawal of time deposit above Rs.5 lakh. In case of closure before maturity of QID/MID, excess interest paid for the period, in anticipation of deposit continuing till maturity, is subject to recovery by Bank.
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Is there any auto renewal facility available on FD/MMDC/MID/QID?
Yes, you can opt for auto renewal at the time of opening the FD/MMDC/MID/QID or at anytime before maturity of the deposit. Auto renewal allow your FD/MMDC/MID/QID to get renewed automatically for the same period as the original deposit.
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How do I close my FDR/MMDC/MID/QID?
After maturity of your FD/MMDC/MID/QID, you can walk into Home branch and claim your deposit by surrendering your deposit receipt.
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Can I avail a loan against FD/MMDC/MID/QID?
Yes, loan facility is available up to 90% of principal and accrued interest. You can approach your Home Branch for availing loan facility.
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Whether nomination facility is available?
Nomination Facility is available.
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Whether all deposit holders need to sign while opening and closing deposits?
Fixed/Term deposits opened with either or survivor – unless otherwise specified in the Account Opening Form at the time of account opening –
The signatures of all depositors are required for opening of deposit account.
The signatures of all depositors are not required for repayment of the amount of the deposits on maturity.
The signatures of all depositors are required, in case the deposit is closed before maturity and for obtaining loan against deposit.
In case one of the depositors expires before maturity, no premature payment of term deposit may be allowed without the concurrence of the legal heirs of the deceased holder. However, in case of death of one or more depositors, proceeds of FD may be paid to survivors on maturity.
Fixed/Term Deposits opened with Former or Survivor – unless otherwise specified in the Account Opening Form at the time of account opening,
The signatures of all depositors are required for opening of deposit account.
Former alone can operate/withdraw the matured amount of fixed/term deposit, when both the depositors are alive.
The signatures of all depositors are required, in case deposit is closed before maturity.
If the former expires before maturity of the term deposit, the Survivor can withdraw the deposit on maturity.
Premature withdrawal requires the mandate of all parties, when both of them are alive and that of the surviving depositors and the legal heirs of the deceased in case of death of one of the depositors.
Can I open online Fixed Deposit account?
Yes, you can open a deposit account Online, including Cent Tax Saving Deposit.
Will I get Fixed Deposit Receipt/Certificate if I open online Fixed Deposit?
On opening Fixed Deposit Online, system generated receipt will be issued. If you want the certificate, you are required to visit Home Branch for obtaining the same. However, once you obtain the certificate of your Deposit Receipt, you cannot close the account online.
Whether TDS is applicable in all deposit schemes as referred above?
Yes, Tax is deductible on interest earned of Rs.10,000/- and above during the Financial Year as per IT rules. If Form 15G/15H is submitted by a depositor, no TDS will be deducted by the Bank.