Indian Bank Savings Account

Indian Bank offers different types of savings accounts with diverse benefits to meet the needs of their customers. The bank offers attractive interest rates and numerous other facilities like free ATM transactions, net banking facilities, and more.

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025
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One of the banks to offer multiple-choice Savings Accounts is Indian Bank. They offer 7 different types of Savings Accounts, each designed for a particular category of customers and serving a distinct set of purposes.

Revision of Interest Rates on Indian Bank Savings Bank Deposits:

Particulars

Rate of Interest

Saving Deposits Balance up to Rs.10 lakh.

2.75% p.a.

Above Rs.50 lakh - Less than Rs.200 crore

2.80% p.a.

Rs.200 crore and above

2.90% p.a.

Types of Indian Bank Savings Account:

1. Savings Bank: This is a basic savings account which provides multiple facilities like fund transfer via NEFT/RTGS, 2 free cheque books per calendar year, free collection of local cheques, charge free issue of ATM debit cards, 50 free withdrawals per half year, multi-city cheque facility and many more such features.

2. SB Platinum: This savings account with sweep facility has been designed specially for HNIs and corporate executives. With this account, you get some added benefits like life insurance cover and Personal Accident cover for Rs 1 lakh each, free of charge inter city transactions and an ATM Debit card free of charge. This Savings account can be opened for a term of 15 days to 180 days and provides the account holder with the option of converting their excess funds in their account to a Term Deposit on a daily basis.

3. IB Smart Kid SB Account: Specially designed for young children, this savings account allows for transfer of funds from the parents or guardian's account to that of this child. Account holders above the age of 10 may be issued an Indian Bank ATM debit card and may also make use of the internet banking facilities provided with their account.

4. IB Corp SB - Payroll Package Scheme for Salaried Class: Some of the main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. 60 cheque leaves are provided at no additional cost.
  1. Free mobile banking and internet banking.
  1. 2 RTGS and NEFT transactions are allowed every month at no additional cost.
  1. No charges are levied in case the minimum balance is not maintained.
  1. Zero balance account.

5. Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account: Some of the main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. Nominees can be added to the account.
  1. No minimum balance needs to be maintained.
  1. An ATM card will be issued.
  1. No charges will be levied for intercity/Intracity transactions.

6. IB - Sammaan: Some of the main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. Individuals above the age of 60 years can open an account.
  1. No minimum balance needs to be maintained.
  1. No charges are levied in the case of account closure.
  1. SMS alerts are provided at no additional cost.
  1. A single or joint account can be opened.

7. IB Mahila Shakti for Women: Some of the main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. The Aadhaar must be linked to the account.
  1. Two variants of the account are available.
  1. Overdraft facility will be provided.
  1. RuPay Platinum Card will be provided at no additional cost.

8. IB Kishore - Savings Bank Account for Minors: The main features of the account are given below:

  1. The initial deposit is Rs.500.
  1. No cheque book will be provided.
  1. A RuPay Classic ATM card will be provided.
  1. Individuals between the ages of 10 years and up to 18 years can open an account.
  1. No joint account can be opened.

9. IB Gen X - For the Vibrant Youth: Given below are the main features of the account:

  1. Individuals between the ages of 18 years and 40 years can open an account.
  1. No charges are levied for IMPS/RTGS/NEFT transactions.
  1. A joint or single account can be opened.
  1. A Demant Account is provided for the first year at no additional cost.

10. IB Salaam - Special Account for Defence Personnel: Mentioned below are some of the main features of the account:

  1. No minimum balance needs to be maintained.
  1. Mobile banking and internet banking are provided free of cost.
  1. No initial deposit needs to be made.
  1. Individuals above the age of 18 years can open an account.

11. Savings Bank Account for Pensioners: Some of the main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. EPF/Central/State pensioners can open an account.
  1. Cheque book is provided.
  1. Mobile and internet banking facility is provided.
  1. No charges are levied for account closure.

12. IB DIGI - Online SB Account: The main features of the account are given below:

  1. Resident individuals above the age of 18 years can open an account.
  1. No joint account can be opened.
  1. Cheque book will not be provided.
  1. Nominees can be added to the account online.

13. Small Account: The main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. No monthly balance needs to be maintained.
  1. The available balance in the account cannot be more than Rs.50,000.
  1. Joint account can be opened.
  1. Individuals can open an account.

14. SB for Students Under Govt Scholarship & SB for DT: The main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. Cheque book will not be provided.
  1. No minimum balance needs to be maintained.
  1. Two different variants of the account will be available.

15. SB for Central/State Government/ Consular Offices & IND PFMS: Some of the main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. Cheque book will be provided at no extra cost.
  1. No minimum balance needs to be maintained.
  1. Service charges are provided free of cost.
  1. SMS alerts are provided free of cost.

16. MACT SB: The main features of the account are mentioned below:

  1. Individuals can open an account.
  1. No minimum balance needs to be maintained.
  1. Withdrawals can be done via Bio-Metric authentication or withdrawal slips.
  1. You cannot transfer money without the Court's permission.
  1. No debit card will be provided.

Indian Bank Minimum Balance Requirement:

Savings Bank

Rs.500 (non cheque operation) Rs.1,000 (cheque operation)

IB Corp SB

Nil

Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account

Nil

IB Smart Kid

Rs.100 (non-cheque operation) Rs.250 (cheque operation)

SB Platinum with Sweep Facility

Rs.25,000

IB Sammaan

Nil

IB Mahila Shakti for Women

Rs.1,000

IB Kishore

Nil

IB Gen X

Rs.1,000

IB Salaam

Nil

Savings Bank Account for Pensioners

Nil

IB Digi

Contact the bank

Small Account

Nil

SB for Students Under Government Scholarship & SB for DBT

Nil

SB for Central/State Government/Consular Offices & IND PFMS

Nil

MACT SB

Not applicable

Indian Bank Savings Account Charges:

ATM transactions

Free at Indian Bank ATMs; Free at other bank ATMs for 5 transactions

Account Closure

Ordinary SB Accounts - Rs 51 (individuals); Rs 61 (non-individuals); Rs 40 (special category of customers like senior citizens, pensioners, etc.)

Collection of local cheques

Free of charge

NEFT

Up to Rs 1 lakh - Free Above Rs 1 lakh & up to Rs 2 lakh - Rs 12 per transaction Above Rs 5 lakh - Rs 28 per transaction.

RTGS

Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh - Rs 25 + applicable time varying tariff subject to a max. of Rs 30. Above Rs 5 lakh - Rs 50 + applicable time varying tariff, subject to a max. amount f Rs 56.

Eligibility - Indian Bank Savings Account:

Indian Bank Savings Accounts can be opened by individuals singly or jointly.

FAQs on Indian Bank Savings Account

  • What is the Indian Bank's required minimum balance for a savings account?

    The Indian Bank’s required minimum balance for a savings account is Rs.1000 with checking facility and Rs.500 without checking facility. 

  • Does Indian Bank charges fee for ATM withdrawals?

    No, Indian Bank doesn’t charge any fee for ATM withdrawals. 

  • Will there be a fee for account closure in Indian Bank?

    Yes, based on your account type the bank will charge you a small fee for account closure. 

  • What is the eligibility for opening an Indian Bank savings account?

    Any individual can open an Indian Bank savings account singly or jointly. 

  • Does Indian Bank charges money for SMS alert?

    No, Indian Bank doesn’t charge money for SMS alert. 

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