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What is the bank interest rate and can it influence your savings

Summary: Do you know what is the bank rate for your savings account balance? Bank interest rates are vital in deciding how much extra you earn against your funds each year. Achieve financial goals faster by choosing the right savings account!

02 Aug 2024 by Team FinFIRST
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Banks in countries like Denmark and Japan strangely have zero or even negative interest rates. People in those countries would not ask the obvious question while opening a savings account - what is the bank rate?

But in India, the most important task while opening a bank account is to check what bank rate is being offered. You can earn a high return on your savings account deposit, depending on RBI’s prevailing bank rate policy. So, you must make sure that your savings account is cascading the benefit of RBI’s high repo rate.

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What is the bank rate?
 

The bank rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks. But, as customers, you would be more interested in bank interest rate on your savings account. Assuming that your bank offers 4% interest on your savings account, you will receive ₹100 at the end of the quarter on an average balance of ₹10,000. 

The higher the interest rate, the higher your income from your savings account balance. Besides, the frequency also matters. If the compounding occurs half-yearly, your interest income would be less. Most banks calculate the interest quarterly, as shown in the above example. IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account interest is credited monthly, leading to even faster compounding. 

The right savings account maximises your finances
 

If you are looking for a new savings account, here are a few factors to consider –

  • Interest rate –

    • Go for a bank that offers a high-interest rate. It will directly result in higher income.

  • Fees –

    • Ensure that the banking services that you regularly use attract minimal charges or none.

  • Minimum balance –

    • Choose an account whose minimum balance requirement is as per your convenience.

  • Purpose –

    • The savings account and its features must match your financial goals and expectations from the account.

  • User-friendliness –

    • Digital banking, an all-in-one mobile banking app and customer support are facets that make a savings account user-friendly. 

IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account - a gamechanger
 

You must have understood by now that a higher rate of interest translates into a higher return on your account balance. Similarly, frequent interest credits lead to faster compounding, helping you achieve your financial goals sooner. 

IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account ticks the boxes on both these parameters. Its savings account bank interest rate is among the best in the industry and is comparable to even fixed deposit interest rates. But that’s not all! It also slashes down the costs that are typically involved in operating a savings account. IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account offers zero-fee banking on all commonly used savings account services. This includes –

  • Free online transactions
  • Withdrawals from any ATMs
  • Duplicate statement and passbook
  • Interest certificate
  • Demand drafts issuance and many other services.

Also read - Build your emergency fund with some of the best savings accounts

Save more with a savings account
 

A savings account with an attractive interest rate will lead to more funds, while its monthly credit leads to faster accumulation. With zero-fee banking, you also get to keep this additional earning while enjoying banking services in a completely digital ecosystem. For these and many more exciting features, choose IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account.

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