Equitas Small Finance Bank Fixed Deposit Rates

Launched in 2007, Equitas Small Finance Bank offers microfinance services. The bank offers domestic, NRI, and NRO fixed deposits. The small finance bank offers interest rates for fixed deposits in the range of 3.50% p.a. to 8.50% p.a. for tenures ranging from 7 days to 10 years.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
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Senior citizens get an additional interest rate of 0.50% p.a. across all tenures. The highest interest rate offered by the bank for domestic fixed deposits is 8.50% p.a. for the general public for a tenure of 888 days. NRE fixed deposit rates also fall in the range of 7.25% p.a. to 8.50% p.a. for tenures ranging from 1 year to 10 years. 

Types of Equitas Small Finance Bank Fixed Deposits

Equitas Small Finance Bank FD Interest Rates

Interest rates for domestic fixed deposit are as follows:

Tenure 

Interest rates for amount less than Rs 3 crores  (p.a.) 

7 - 14 days 

3.50% 

15 - 29 days 

3.50% 

30 - 45 days 

4.00% 

46 - 62 days 

4.50% 

63 - 90 days 

4.50% 

91 - 120 days 

5.25% 

121 - 180 days 

5.25% 

181 - 210 days 

6.25% 

211 - 270 days 

6.25% 

271 - 364 days 

6.25% 

1 year (365 days) 

8.20% 

1 year 1 day 

8.00% 

1 year 2 days to 443 days 

8.20% 

444 Days 

8.50% 

445 Days to 18 Months 

8.20% 

18 Months 1 day to 2 years 

7.75% 

2 years 1 day to 887 days 

8.00% 

888 days 

8.25% 

889 days to 3 years 

8.00% 

3 years 1 day to 4 years 

7.50% 

4 years 1 day to 5 years 

7.25% 

5 years 1 day to 10 years 

7.25% 

Note: The rates offered are effective as of 12 June 2024.

Equitas Small Finance Bank NRE Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

Tenure 

Interest rates for amount less than Rs 2 crores  

1 year 1 day 

8.00% 

1 year 2 days to 443 days 

8.20% 

444 Days 

8.50% 

445 Days to 18 Months 

8.20% 

18 Months 1 day to 2 years 

7.75% 

2 years 1 day to 887 days 

8.00% 

888 days 

8.25% 

889 days to 3 years 

8.00% 

3 years 1 day to 4 years 

7.50% 

4 years 1 day to 5 years 

7.25% 

5 years 1 day to 10 years 

7.25% 

Note: These rates are effective from 12 June 2024

  1. The fixed deposit tenure for NRE fixed deposit accounts is from 1 to 10 years.
  2. TDS will be deducted as applicable.
  3. NRE Fixed Deposits enable you to earn tax free and high deposit rates in Indian rupee for the funds earned abroad.
  4. The above interest rates are applicable for fixed deposits less than Rs.2 crore.
  5. A pre-closure penalty for NRE fixed deposits will not be charged.
  6. Additional interest rate for senior citizens is not available for NRE/NRO deposits.

Equitas Small Finance Bank NRO Fixed Deposit Interest Rates

Tenure 

Interest rates for amount less than Rs 2 crores  

7 - 14 days 

3.50% 

15 - 29 days 

3.50% 

30 - 45 days 

4.00% 

46 - 62 days 

4.50% 

63 - 90 days 

4.50% 

91 - 120 days 

5.25% 

121 - 180 days 

5.25% 

181 - 210 days 

6.25% 

211 - 270 days 

6.25% 

271 - 364 days 

6.25% 

1 year (365 days) 

8.20% 

1 year 1 day 

8.00% 

1 year 2 days to 443 days 

8.20% 

444 Days 

8.50% 

445 Days to 18 Months 

8.20% 

18 Months 1 day to 2 years 

7.75% 

2 years 1 day to 887 days 

8.00% 

888 days 

8.25% 

889 days to 3 years 

8.00% 

3 years 1 day to 4 years 

7.50% 

4 years 1 day to 5 years 

7.25% 

5 years 1 day to 10 years 

7.25% 

Note: The rates offered are effective as of 12 June 2024

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How to Apply for Equitas Small Finance Bank FD

You can book a fixed deposit with Equitas Small Finance Bank via internet and mobile banking. You can even visit the nearest branch of the bank to open an FD.

Eligibility Criteria for Equitas Small Finance Bank FD

Existing and new customers can open an FD in the bank.

Documents Required to open Equitas Small Finance Bank Fixed Deposit

In order to open a fixed deposit, you will need to complete the KYC norms with the bank. You can submit your PAN or Aadhaar as proof of identification.

FAQs on Equitas Small Finance Bank FD Rates

  • What will happen if I open an FD account without submitting my PAN?

    If you open an FD account without submitting your PAN, then Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be deducted at the rate of 20% instead of 10%. You will not receive the TDS credit from the IT Department, and no TDS Certificate will be issued to you.

  • Can I open an FD account in the name of a minor?

    Yes, you can open an FD account in the name of a minor.

  • Can I change my existing tenure of my FD account with Equitas Small Finance Bank?

    No, it will not be possible for you to change your existing tenure of your FD account with Equitas Small Finance Bank. However, once your account has attained maturity, and you wish to renew it, you can then choose a tenure of your choice.

  • Can I deposit more or less than the monthly deposit amount into my FD account?

    No, your deposit amount will be fixed for the tenure chosen by you. You cannot deposit less or more than the deposit amount you have chosen. For example, if you deposit Rs.1,000 on a monthly basis, you can deposit more than Rs.1,000 or less than the said amount.

  • Will I be required to pay any fee if I want to open an FD account with Equitas Small Finance Bank?

    No, you will not be required to pay any fee if you wish to open an FD account with Equitas Small Finance Bank.

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