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Post Office RD vs. Bank RDs: Which Offers the Best 5-Year Recurring Deposit Interest Rate

Post Office RD vs. Bank RDs: Which Offers the Best 5-Year Recurring Deposit Interest Rate

This comparison analyzes the interest rates offered by the post office for a 5-year recurring deposit (RD) scheme and those offered by top banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The post office currently offers an interest rate of 6.70% for the October-December 2023 quarter, while the banks offer varying rates for different tenures. Among the banks, Yes Bank provides the highest interest rate of 7.25% for a tenure ranging from 36 months to 60 months.

Key Takeaways:

  • The post office recurring deposit offers an interest rate of 6.70% for a 5-year tenure.
  • SBI provides an interest rate of 6.50% for tenures ranging from 3 years to 5 years.
  • HDFC Bank offers an interest rate of 7.00% for a tenure of 60 months.
  • ICICI Bank provides an interest rate of 7.00% for tenures ranging from 3 years to 5 years.
  • Yes Bank offers the highest interest rate of 7.25% for a tenure ranging from 36 months to 60 months.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank provides an interest rate of 6.25% for a tenure of 4 years to less than 5 years.


A comparison of the recurring deposit interest rates offered by the post office and some top banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank for a 5-year tenure:



Based on the comparison, for a 5-year tenure, the post office recurring deposit offers an interest rate of 6.70%, which is higher than SBI’s 6.50% but lower than HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Among the banks, Yes Bank offers the highest interest rate of 7.25% for the specified tenure.

FAQ:

Q1: What is the interest rate offered by the post office for a 5-year recurring deposit?

A1: The post office offers an interest rate of 6.70% for a 5-year recurring deposit.


Q2: Which bank offers the highest interest rate for a 5-year recurring deposit?

A2: Among the banks mentioned, Yes Bank offers the highest interest rate of 7.25% for a tenure ranging from 36 months to 60 months.

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