HDFC Bank’s Savings Account offers a secure way to manage money while earning interest on your deposits. Choose between basic accounts with no minimum deposit or premium options with extra benefits like free ATM transactions and exclusive debit card offers. HDFC Bank Savings Account interest across all account balances is 2.50% p.a.
Customers benefit from high liquidity, allowing for easy access to their funds at any time, and personalised assistance through a dedicated Relationship Manager. HDFC Bank also offers seamless access to your account through its digital banking services, including NetBanking, Mobile Banking, and Phone Banking. Interest is earned on the daily balance and credited monthly or quarterly. HDFC Bank accounts come with additional perks such as cashback offers and insurance benefits. The bank’s premium Savings MAX Account, for instance, provides unlimited free ATM transactions.
Opening an HDFC Bank Savings Account is quick and easy through the Insta Account process, which enables a fully digital experience via the HDFC Bank app or website. Customers can also complete their KYC formalities remotely with the Video KYC facility, making banking more convenient than ever.
The following table outlines the interest rates applicable to HDFC Bank's domestic, NRO, and NRE savings accounts, effective as of 24 June 2025.
Savings Account Balance | Rate of Interest |
Across all Account Balances | 2.50% p.a. |
Note: Interest on your savings account is calculated based on the daily balance in the account
Refer to the table below for minimum balance requirements across various HDFC Bank savings account types.
Types of Savings Account | Interest Rate | Minimum Balance Required |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.25,000 | |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.10,000 (urban branches) Rs.5,000 (semi-urban branches) Rs.2,500 (Rural Branches) | |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.10,000 (Urban branches) Rs. 5,000 (Semi Urban branches) | |
DigiSave Youth Account | 2.50% p.a. | Rs.5000 (Metro and Urban branches), Rs.2,500 (Semi Urban and rural branches) |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.5,000 | |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.5,000 | |
2.50% p.a. | Contact the bank | |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.2,500 (Average Half-yearly Balance) | |
2.50% p.a. | Rs.1 lakh Rs.4 lakh (FD Relationship) | |
2.50% p.a. | Not Required Rs.1 lakh (Metro, Urban, Semi Urban, or Rural) Rs.4 lakh (FD Relationship) | |
2.50% p.a. | Not Required | |
2.50% p.a. | Not Required | |
Government Scheme Beneficiary Savings Account | 2.50% p.a. | Not Required |
*The Savings bank account is always available to the customers with facilities such as Mobile Banking, Phone Banking and Net Banking. Convenience to access funds have been raised with the presence of over 11,000 ATMs. The savings accounts range from regular savings account to premium saving options that enables substantial savings.
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Interest is computed based on the daily closing balance of the account. Here is an example for a balance of Rs.1,00,000 at an interest rate of 2.50% per annum, the daily interest earned is approximately Rs.8.22.
Daily balance × Interest rate × Number of days / 365
Over 30 days, the interest accumulated would be about Rs.246.58. This calculation assumes a consistent balance throughout the month and reflects the interest earned on a daily compounding basis.
HDFC Bank’s Savings Accounts come with a wide range of features and benefits that cater to the varying needs of customers. Below are the key highlights:
Features
Benefits
A savings account is a zero balance account opened as an operative account for fixed deposits/investments, for day-to-day personal transactions, remittances to India, or for salary and payments, standing orders, and direct debits/savings. HDFC Bank offers the following Savings Account Schemes:
The HDFC Regular Savings Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.10,000 for Metro and Urban branches, Rs.5,000 for Semi-Urban branches, and Rs.2,500 for Rural branches. Alternatively, for Rural branches, a Fixed Deposit of Rs.10,000 for a minimum of 1 year and 1 day is also acceptable. The Average Quarterly Balance applies to Rural branches. Additional features include netbanking, mobile banking, a free passbook and email statement facility, access to safe deposit lockers, and special offers on HDFC credit cards.
The HDFC Women’s Savings Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.10,000 for Metro and Urban branches, and Rs.5,000 for Semi-Urban and Rural branches. Non-maintenance charges range from Rs.150 to Rs.600. Additional features include a free passbook and e-mail statement facility, two-wheeler loans at up to 3.5% lower interest rates, accidental death cover of Rs.10 lakh, accidental hospitalisation cover of Rs.1 lakh, and a daily shopping limit of Rs.2.75 lakh.
The HDFC Savings Max Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.25,000 or a Fixed Deposit of Rs.1.5 lakh for Metro and Urban branches, and Rs.1 lakh for Semi-Urban and Rural branches. Non-maintenance charges range from Rs.300 to Rs.600.
Additional benefits include insurance coverage of up to Rs.3.29 crore (covering personal death, accident hospitalisation, and international air coverage when tickets are booked via the debit card). Customers are entitled to free demand drafts on HDFC Bank locations, up to Rs.1 lakh per day, and a 50% discount on locker rental.
Free lifetime BillPay and InstaAlerts are available for all account holders, which is particularly beneficial for joint account holders. The account also offers up to 90% finance on the on-road price of a vehicle through HDFC Auto Loan, and there is no Demat Annual Maintenance Charge (AMC) for the first year.
The HDFC Specialé Gold account requires an Average Quarterly Balance of Rs.1 lakh or a Fixed Deposit of Rs.4 lakh, while the Specialé Platinum account requires an AQB of Rs.3 lakh or a Fixed Deposit of Rs.8 lakh. Non-maintenance charges for both variants range from Rs.299 to Rs.999 per quarter.
Additional features include a customised account number for customers with an initial deposit of more than Rs.5 lakh. Locker charges are waived for the first year, with Gold account holders receiving a 50% discount and Platinum account holders receiving free locker usage. Fund transfers via NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, and UPI are free online, but NEFT and RTGS transactions are charged at the branch. Gold account holders receive free demand drafts (DDs) up to Rs.1 lakh per day, while Platinum account holders have no limit on free demand drafts.
The HDFC DigiSave Youth Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.5,000 for Metro and Urban branches, and Rs.2,500 for Semi-Urban and Rural branches. Non-maintenance charges range from Rs.150 to Rs.300.
Customers can enjoy 5% cashback, up to Rs.100 per month, when setting up standing instructions on a debit card for bill payments. Cashback on debit card usage can reach up to Rs.4,800 per year.
The account also provides insurance coverage of up to Rs.1.14 crore, special offers on education loans, and a Dream Deposit feature that allows customers to start saving with as little as Rs.1,000. Additional features include SIP facilities for mutual funds, free e-mail statements and passbooks, and free mobile and e-mail alerts.
The HDFC Senior Citizen’s Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.5,000. Additional benefits include accident hospitalisation cover of Rs.50,000 per annum, preferential rates on Fixed Deposits (FDs), and free lifetime access to BillPay, email statements, SMS, and InstaAlerts. Free travellers’ cheques are also provided.
The HDFC Kids Advantage Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.5,000. The account includes a free education insurance cover of Rs.1 lakh in case of the parent or guardian's death due to a vehicular accident. It also allows for standing instructions to be set for monthly fund transfers from the parent’s account to the child’s account. The Money Maximizer Sweep-out facility transfers any excess balance over Rs.35,000 (above Rs.25,000) to a Fixed Deposit of 1 year and 1 day. Additionally, the account provides a free ATM/international debit card and a free passbook facility.
There is no requirement for maintaining an Average Monthly Balance (AMB) with the HDFC Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA). The account includes a free passbook, email statements, and lifetime BillPay. Additionally, a free TDS certificate is issued upon request
The HDFC Bank Super Kids Savings Account requires an Average Monthly Balance of Rs.1,00,000 or a Fixed Deposit relationship of Rs.4,00,000. The account offers several benefits including a promo code for WhiteHat Jr, an Udemy E-Gift voucher worth Rs.5,000, a NetMeds gift voucher worth Rs.1,000, an Apollo Pharmacy E-Gift worth Rs.1,000, and a MediBuddy membership voucher worth Rs.999. Additionally, account holders receive an E-Gift card worth Rs.1,000 for Hamleys, Myntra, or Firstcry. There is also a free education insurance cover of Rs.5,00,000 in the event of the death of the parent or guardian. The account allows for setting up standing instructions for monthly fund transfers from the parent’s account to the child’s account. The Money Maximizer facility automatically transfers funds exceeding Rs.2,00,000 to a Fixed Deposit account.
The account also offers flexibility for depositing funds, starting from Rs.1,000. Free ATM transactions are available at all HDFC Bank ATMs and non-HDFC Bank domestic ATMs. The account includes a free passbook facility and provides 25 free cheque leaves per financial year. Additional chequebooks of 25 leaves are available for Rs.100.
Account Type | Cheque / Card Features | Bill/Payments / Other Benefits |
Regular Savings Account | Free personalised chequebook, Millennia/MoneyBack/International Debit Card | BillPay service, NA |
GIGA Savings Account | First-ever bank account for Gigsters, GIGA Business Debit & Credit Card | Waivers for non-maintenance charges, Exclusive GIGA card offers |
SavingsMax Account | Lifetime Platinum Debit Card | Higher interest (sweep-out), ₹1L accident hospitalisation cover, unlimited HDFC ATM withdrawals |
Women's Savings Account | EasyShop Woman’s Debit Card | ₹1 cashback/₹200 spent, lower interest on 2-wheeler loans |
DigiSave Youth Account | 1st year free MoneyBack Debit Card | Year-round offers, full digital access |
Senior Citizen's Account | NA | ₹50,000 hospitalisation cover, ₹500/day cash (15 days), FD preferential rates |
3-in-1 SmartInvest | NA | Digital opening of Savings, Demat & Trading accounts, video KYC |
Saving Farmers Account | Free ATM card | Free BillPay, 5 free HDFC Bank ATM transactions |
Specialé Gold Women's Account | NA | SmartWealth app, preferential loans, FD-like returns with Money Maximizer |
Specialé Gold & Platinum | NA | Premium lifestyle, healthcare & insurance, locker/trading preferential pricing |
Specialé Senior Citizen Account | NA | No-cost banking with doorstep service, cyber insurance, healthcare/lifestyle benefits |
Specialé Activ Account | Lifetime Free Platinum Debit Card with 1% cashback | Unlimited HDFC ATM transactions, lifestyle benefits |
Super Kids Savings Account | Rupay Kids Debit Card (with guardian consent) | ₹5L education insurance cover, unlimited ATM transactions |
Kids Advantage Account | International Debit Card (with guardian consent) | ₹1L education insurance, future fund (₹1,000/month) |
Institutional Savings Account | NA | Link to HDFC payment gateway, donation/fee management, vendor/employee payments |
Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBDA) | Free Rupay Card | 4 free branch cash withdrawals/month, Zero balance account |
Govt Scheme Beneficiary Account | Premium debit card | Free BillPay, ₹10L/month cash transaction limit |
BSBDA Small Account | Free Rupay Card | 4 free ATM withdrawals/month, Zero-deposit & zero-balance account |
You'll be on a platform with a strong firewall with One View. One View employs 128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to transport data. The platform is set up to automatically time out so that no one else can see your information. Because you cannot transact and can only view your account details, you can be confident that visiting your accounts is secure.
One View is a unique platform offered by HDFC that allows you to view multiple bank accounts held with different banks centrally. The participating banks include:
You no longer need to log in to every bank account individually to access net banking. You can set up 5 different bank accounts under One View. You need to only remember one password to access all your accounts along with your HDFC Bank account. The best thing about it is it's free! However, you need to activate HDFC net banking.
To open a Savings Account online with HDFC Bank, you will need the following documents:
The following entities are eligible to open a Savings Account with HDFC Bank:
To open a Savings Account online with HDFC Bank, follow these steps:
Here is how you can open an HDFC Bank savings account offline:
Step 1: Visit the branch of HDFC Bank.
Step 2: Request an account opening form and enter the requested information.
Step 3: Attach your address and identity proof documents.
Step 4: Make a minimum deposit into your account.
Step 5: Following the verification of your documents, your account will be activated.
Follow these 3 simple steps to close your HDFC savings account offline, as online it is not permitted:
Step 1: To close your HDFC savings account, make sure there is no pending amount to be settled with the bank or the negative account balance remains zero.
Step 2: You are required to download and fill up the account closure form with all the required details.
Step 3: Visit your nearest HDFC bank branch and submit the application form along with relevant documents.
The following is the list of charges levied on the HDFC Bank Savings Accountholder for availing themselves for various services:
Services | Fees |
Cheque Book | Rs.100 per 25 leaves |
ATM Replacement | Rs.200 + taxes, as applicable |
Standing Instructions | Rs.25 + remittances |
Debit Card Charges | Rs.100 to Rs.150 |
This account is designed specifically for farmers to help them enter the financial industry by offering a zero-balance savings account with no minimum deposit. IVR phone banking is available for free to account holders. To promote paperless and convenient transactions and cash withdrawals, HDFC Bank provides account users with a free overseas debit card. Net banking, mobile banking, phone banking, and branch banking are all options for accessing the account.
The following are the features of Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (Farmers):
Only specific individuals can open the BSBDA offered by HDFC Bank:
To open this account, individuals can approach a branch of HDFC Bank and submit the following documents:
The following table outlines costs associated with various banking services, including cheque charges, FD premature closure penalties, debit/ATM card replacement fees, and other miscellaneous charges:
Type | Details |
Cheque Charges | Up to Rs.5,000: Rs.25 Rs.5,001 to Rs.10,000: Rs.50 Rs.10,001 to Rs.1,00,000: Rs.100 Above Rs.1,00,000: Rs.150 |
FD Charges | Premature Closure: Interest rate will be 1% below the contracted rate or the applicable rate for the period the deposit has remained with the bank, whichever is lower. |
Debit/ATM Card Charges | Replacement: Rs.200 Additional Card Fee: Rs.200 (except where specified) |
Unarranged Overdraft | Rs.100 per occasion + 18% interest p.a. |
Activation of Dormant Account | No charges |
Address Confirmation | Free |
Photograph Verification | Rs.100 (Free for Senior Citizens) |
Standing Instruction Rejects | Rs.200 per instance |
Duplicate Passbook Issuance | Rs.100 (Rs.90 for Senior Citizens) |
The table below lists the minimum balance requirements, non-maintenance charges, account closure charges, and signature attestation charges for various HDFC Bank Savings Accounts.
Account Type | Minimum Balance Requirement | Non-Maintenance Charges | Account Closure Charges | Signature Attestation Charges |
Regular Savings Account | Metro/Urban: Rs.10,000 Semi Urban: Rs.5,000 Rural: Rs.2,500 | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto 14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Digisave Youth Account | Metro/Urban: Rs.5,000 Semi Urban & Rural: Rs.2,500 | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto 14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Women’s Account / Savings Mini | Metro/Urban: Rs.10,000 Semi Urban & Rural: Rs.5,000 | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto 14days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Senior Citizens Account | Rs.5,000 | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.300 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.90 |
Savings Max Account | Rs.25,000 OR FD relationshipMetro/Urban: Rs.1.50 lac Semi Urban/Rural: Rs.1 lac | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Speciale Platinum | Rs.3,00,000 OR FD relationship of Rs.8 lac | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto 14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Speciale Gold | Rs.1,00,000 OR FD relationship of Rs.4 lac | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto 14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Speciale Senior Citizen | Rs.1,00,000 OR FD relationship of Rs.4 lac | Free | Upto 14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.300 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.90 |
Family Savings Group | Rs.40,000 | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.600 (whichever is lower) | Upto14 days: Free15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Saving Farmers Account | Semi Urban/Rural: Rs.2,500 | 6% of shortfall OR Rs.900 (whichever is lower) | Upto14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
BSBDA / Institutional Savings / Govt. Scheme Beneficiary accounts | Zero Balance | Free | Upto14 days: Free 15 days to 1 year: Rs.500 Above 1 year: Free | Rs.100 |
Feature | Digital Savings Account | Regular Savings Account |
Account Opening Process | Fully digital, paperless process through the bank's website or mobile app. Can be done via Video KYC | Requires a physical visit to the branch and manual submission of documents |
KYC Process | Completed online via Video KYC, enabling remote account opening | KYC is done by visiting the branch and submitting physical documents |
Account Activation | Instant activation upon completion of Video KYC | May take longer due to physical verification |
Convenience | 24/7 access to account opening via digital platforms (website/app) | Account opening dependent on branch timings and visits |
Initial Deposit | Usually lower or sometimes zero, depending on the bank's offer | Typically, higher or based on bank's policy |
Documentation | Upload documents digitally (PAN, Aadhaar, etc.) | Physical submission of documents at the branch |
Transaction Modes | Primarily digital through NetBanking, Mobile Banking, UPI, and Debit Card | Includes digital options but may also rely on cheque transactions and in-branch services |
Physical Bank Interaction | Minimal or none | Requires physical interaction with the branch for certain services |
Availability of Additional Features | Digital benefits like paperless banking, auto-debit, and easy fund transfers | Traditional banking features like passbook updates and branch services |
GST of 18% is applicable on all banking products and services from July 1, 2017 onwards.
The current interest rate offered on funds in a Savings Account is 2.50% per annum across all account balances. Interest will be credited to a customer's savings account on a half yearly basis. For any updates on the interest rates offered, kindly contact one of HDFC Bank's branches.
The account is categorized as a dormant account if the customer does not initiate transactions through the account for two years or more. If the account becomes 'Dormant', then transactions like Net Banking, ATM, Phone Banking, etc. are not permitted by the Bank.
Yes. All you have to do is visit a branch of HDFC Bank and submit a written request for the activation of your account. You will have to provide proof of identity and residence as well. Once you initiate a transaction from your account, it will become activated.
In order to add a nominee to his/her savings account, a customer has to get an application form from one of the Bank's branches or download it from the official website, and submit the duly filled application form at your nearest HDFC branch.
Yes. But in order to do so you have to submit an account transfer form, which is signed by all applicants. Your account number, debit card, cheque book, etc. remains the same.
Standing Instruction is a mandatory requirement while opening a Kid's Advantage Account, and this is valid for a minimum tenure of 1 year. In case you feel the necessity of continuing the same, all you need to do is place a request at the nearest HDFC Bank branch.
Yes. Authorised signatories of the Institutional Savings Account are eligible for a Business Debit Card.
No. Only registered societies, trusts, clubs, associations, etc. can open an Institutional Savings Account.
No. Institutional Savings Accounts can be used only for domestic transactions and not for foreign contributions. A separate FCRA account has to be opened for receiving foreign contributions.
Yes, you can upgrade or switch to any other HDFC Bank savings account as per your requirement. To switch accounts, you need to visit the nearest HDFC Bank branch or call the customer care service to contact the relationship manager.
Interest generated on the balance of your savings account with HDFC Bank is credited on a quarterly basis to your account.
No, it is not mandatory to provide Aadhar to create a savings account with HDFC Bank.
Yes, you can open a savings account in HDFC with zero balance, as some of the savings accounts with HDFC Bank offer a zero-balance maintenance facility along with unlimited cash withdrawals.
The interest rate of HDFC Bank savings account across all account balances are 2.50% p.a. respectively.
The maximum limit for a HDFC zero-balance account is Rs.50,000 and the threshold amount for fund transfer and withdrawal is Rs.10,000.
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