ICICI Bank Savings Account 2026
ICICI Bank pays 2.50% on savings balances of ₹1 lakh. Minimum balance for a regular metro account: ₹15,000 (accounts opened from 1 Aug 2025; ₹10,000 for older accounts). Large private-sector bank with a strong digital (iMobile) platform.
Rates effective 26 Jun 2025 · Checked 30 September 2026ICICI Bank savings account at a glance
ICICI Bank savings account interest rates
| Daily balance | Interest rate (p.a.) |
|---|---|
| Across all balances | 2.50% |
Source: www.icici.bank.in, effective 26 Jun 2025. Banks can revise savings rates at any time.
How much interest will you earn?
| Average balance | Effective rate | Interest / year | Per month | Extra in a 1-yr FD @ 6.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹50,000 | 2.50% | ₹1,250 | ₹104 | ₹2,080 |
| ₹1,00,000 | 2.50% | ₹2,500 | ₹208 | ₹4,160 |
| ₹5,00,000 | 2.50% | ₹12,500 | ₹1,042 | ₹20,801 |
| ₹10,00,000 | 2.50% | ₹25,000 | ₹2,083 | ₹41,602 |
| ₹25,00,000 | 2.50% | ₹62,500 | ₹5,208 | ₹1,04,004 |
Before tax; assumes a constant balance. Consider a sweep-in FD for money you do not need every day.
Minimum balance & charges
| Branch / item | ICICI Bank regular savings |
|---|---|
| Metro / urban | ₹15,000 (accounts opened from 1 Aug 2025; ₹10,000 for older accounts) |
| Semi-urban | ₹7,500 (new; ₹5,000 older) |
| Rural | ₹2,500 (new) |
| Non-maintenance charge | 6% of MAB shortfall or ₹500, whichever is lower, plus GST |
| Zero-balance option | Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) — no minimum balance |
RBI rules: the bank must notify you of a shortfall and give one month to restore it; charges must be proportional to the shortfall and cannot make the balance negative. Compare minimum balance across banks →
ICICI Bank savings account types
Standard features
- Debit card, UPI, net and mobile banking, IMPS/NEFT/RTGS
- Nomination for up to 4 nominees (from 1 Nov 2025)
- Auto-sweep into FDs available at most banks
- Account becomes inoperative after 2 years without customer-induced transactions — reactivation is free
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Tax on savings interest
| You are | Deduction | TDS |
|---|---|---|
| Below 60, old regime | Sec 80TTA — up to ₹10,000 of savings-account interest deductible | No TDS on savings interest |
| 60+, old regime | Sec 80TTB — up to ₹50,000 of interest from savings + FD + RD deductible | No TDS on savings interest; ₹1 lakh threshold on FD/RD |
| Any age, new regime | No 80TTA/80TTB; interest taxed at slab rate (rebate makes income up to ₹12 lakh tax-free) | No TDS on savings interest |
How to open a ICICI Bank savings account
- OnlineApply on ICICI Bank’s website or app with PAN and Aadhaar; complete video KYC.
- BranchFill the account-opening form with KYC documents and a photograph.
- Nominees & servicesAdd nominees; activate debit card, net banking and UPI.
Documents
- PAN (or Form 60)
- Aadhaar / passport / voter ID / driving licence
- Photograph (branch)
Compare with other banks
| Bank | On ₹1 lakh | On ₹10 lakh | Highest slab | Min. balance (metro) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDFC FIRST Bank | 2.50% | 5.65% | 7.00% | ₹10,000 or ₹25,000 AMB (by variant) |
| DBS Bank India | 2.50% | 5.00% | 5.00% | ₹10,000 AMB (digibank Savings) |
| Bandhan Bank | 2.70% | 4.85% | 6.00% | ₹2,000 (Standard SB, from 1 Feb 2026; earlier ₹5,000) |
| RBL Bank | 3.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | — |
| IndusInd Bank | 2.50% | 3.00% | 7.05% | — |
| Karnataka Bank | 2.50% | 2.75% | 4.00% | — |
| IDBI Bank | 2.50% | 2.60% | 3.00% | ₹10,000 (Advantage SB, per ClearTax) |
| State Bank of India | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.50% | Nil (MAB requirement waived since Mar 2020) |
| ICICI Bank | 2.50% | 2.50% | 2.50% | ₹15,000 (accounts opened from 1 Aug 2025; ₹10,000 for older accounts) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the savings account interest rate at ICICI Bank?
ICICI Bank pays 2.50% on a ₹1 lakh balance (rates effective 26 Jun 2025). Interest is calculated on the daily closing balance and credited quarterly (mar/jun/sep/dec).
What is the minimum balance for a ICICI Bank savings account?
Regular account: ₹15,000 (accounts opened from 1 Aug 2025; ₹10,000 for older accounts) (metro/urban), ₹7,500 (new; ₹5,000 older) (semi-urban), ₹2,500 (new) (rural).
What is the charge for not maintaining minimum balance?
ICICI Bank: 6% of MAB shortfall or ₹500, whichever is lower, plus GST.
How much interest will ₹10 lakh earn in a ICICI Bank savings account?
About ₹25,000 a year (2.50%), before tax.
Is savings account interest taxable?
Yes. There is no TDS, but the interest is taxable. In the old regime you can deduct up to ₹10,000 (80TTA) or ₹50,000 if you are 60+ (80TTB, including FD/RD interest).
Is my money safe in ICICI Bank?
Deposits are insured by DICGC up to ₹5 lakh per depositor per bank, including interest.
Compiled from the bank’s published rates and schedule of charges and reputable news/aggregator sources for comparison only. FinancePortal is not affiliated with ICICI Bank. Confirm current terms with the bank.