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Most banks credit savings account interest on a quarterly basis, resulting in a three-month interval before your money starts compounding again. At IDFC FIRST Bank, your savings don’t wait. You earn interest every month, not just every quarter. That means your funds grow sooner and works harder for you.
Savings Accounts from IDFC FIRST Bank are designed for customers who value regular, transparent returns on their deposits. Interest is calculated on the daily closing balance and gets credited to the account every month allowing earnings to be credited more frequently and reflected in the balance without delay.
Following is a comparison of Monthly Interest Credit on Savings Account and Quarterly Interest Credit
| Parameter | Monthly Interest Credit | Quarterly Interest Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Calculation | Calculated on daily closing balance | Calculated on daily closing balance |
| Credit Frequency | Credited every month | Credited once every three months |
| Compounding Benefit | Faster compounding due to monthly credit | Slower compounding due to quarterly credit |
| Earnings Visibility | More frequent visibility of earnings | Less frequent visibility of earnings |
| Growth Impact | Supports steadier and potentially faster savings growth | Slower return accumulation |
| Financial Planning | Better aligned with short-term financial planning | Standard cycle with less frequent accumulation |
At IDFC FIRST Bank, your Savings Account earns competitive interest rates up to 6.50% p.a. interest, calculated daily and credited monthly for faster growth.
View Interest RatesEffective from 21/04/2026:
| Savings Account Balance | Progressive Rate of Interest |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹3 lac | 2.50% p.a. |
| Above ₹3 lacs up to ₹25 crores | 6.50% p.a. |
| Above ₹25 crores | 5.00% p.a. |
Interest will be calculated on progressive balances in each Interest Rate Slab, as applicable.
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When customers receive interest on their savings on a monthly basis, the Savings Account is known to offer monthly bank interest. In this type of an account, the interest on the available balance is credited to the savings account on the last day of of every month.
Monthly interest on the IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account refers to the interest credited at the end of each month. Interest is calculated on the applicable balance and credited monthly instead of quarterly, enabling consistent returns supported by steady and disciplined growth.
For the convenience of our customers, the Bank will credit interest to customers’ savings accounts on a monthly basis. IDFC FIRST Bank is among the few in the industry to offer monthly bank interest on savings accounts.
The Bank offers its monthly credit facility for all its savings account customers.
No. All savings account customers will be offered monthly bank interest by default.
Interest is usually credited at the end of each month for accounts that remain active throughout the entire period. You get interest for the days you have kept balances. If you have kept balance for 25 days and closing your account on 26th then you will get the interest for 25 days.
Failure to maintain the average balance in your active savings account may result in a penalty for non-maintenance of average monthly balance charges. However, as per the RBI’s guidelines, the bank doesn’t impose this penalty on a dormant savings account. Regularly monitoring your account balance and understanding your bank's policies can help you avoid unnecessary fees.
To calculate monthly interest on IDFC FIRST Bank’s Savings Account, each day’s closing balance is added and divided by the number of days in that month. The applicable annual rate is usually divided by 365 days to arrive at a monthly rate. Applying this rate to the average balance determines the interest payable for that month, the total is then credited to your account at the end of that month.
A savings account with monthly bank interest at IDFC FIRST Bank is suitable for anyone who wants to grow their funds steadily and benefit from regular interest credits. This is suitable for individuals who prefer predictable monthly returns, want faster compounding on their savings and those planning short-term goals while keeping their money accessible. With interest calculated daily and credited every month, your savings can accumulate more efficiently over time.