IDBI Bank Savings Account 2026
IDBI Bank pays 2.50% on savings balances of ₹1 lakh and up to 3.00% on larger slabs. Minimum balance for a regular metro account: ₹10,000 (Advantage SB, per ClearTax). Classified by RBI as a private-sector bank since 2019; LIC and the Government are the main shareholders.
Rates effective 18 Aug 2025 · Checked 30 September 2026IDBI Bank savings account at a glance
IDBI Bank savings account interest rates
| Daily balance | Interest rate (p.a.) |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹1 lakh | 2.50% |
| Above ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh | 2.55% |
| Above ₹5 lakh to ₹5 crore | 2.60% |
| Above ₹5 crore to ₹500 crore | 3.00% |
| Above ₹500 crore (MIBOR-linked: MIBOR −75bps to MIBOR +101bps) | Floating (see label) |
Source: www.idbi.bank.in, effective 18 Aug 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 | 2.55% | ₹12,750 | ₹1,063 | ₹20,551 |
| ₹10,00,000 | 2.60% | ₹26,000 | ₹2,167 | ₹40,602 |
| ₹25,00,000 | 2.60% | ₹65,000 | ₹5,417 | ₹1,01,504 |
Before tax; assumes a constant balance. Consider a sweep-in FD for money you do not need every day.
Minimum balance & charges
| Branch / item | IDBI Bank regular savings |
|---|---|
| Metro / urban | ₹10,000 (Advantage SB, per ClearTax) |
| Semi-urban | ₹5,000 |
| Rural | ₹1,000 |
| Non-maintenance charge | 4% per month of shortfall (reported caps ₹50 metro/urban, ₹25 semi-urban, ₹5 rural) |
| 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 →
IDBI 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
Savings interest calculator
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 IDBI Bank savings account
- OnlineApply on IDBI 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) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the savings account interest rate at IDBI Bank?
IDBI Bank pays 2.50% on a ₹1 lakh balance and up to 3.00% on higher slabs (rates effective 18 Aug 2025). Interest is calculated on the daily closing balance.
What is the minimum balance for a IDBI Bank savings account?
Regular account: ₹10,000 (Advantage SB, per ClearTax) (metro/urban), ₹5,000 (semi-urban), ₹1,000 (rural).
What is the charge for not maintaining minimum balance?
IDBI Bank: 4% per month of shortfall (reported caps ₹50 metro/urban, ₹25 semi-urban, ₹5 rural).
How much interest will ₹10 lakh earn in a IDBI Bank savings account?
About ₹26,000 a year (2.60%), 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 IDBI 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 IDBI Bank. Confirm current terms with the bank.