Karnataka Bank, as a key banking institution headquartered in the seaside town of Mangalore, has been chosen as an A1+ class scheduled commercial bank by RBI. Currently it boasts of a strong presence with over 678 branches peppered all over the country. Let's take a look at the Savings Account schemes offered by Karnataka Bank.
Type of account | Day-end Balance | Rate of Interest (% per annum) |
All SB accounts including NRE & NRO accounts | Up to and including Rs.1 lakh | 2.75 |
Above Rs.1 lakh and up to Rs.10 lakh | 2.75 | |
Above Rs.10 lakh and up to Rs.50 lakh | 2.75 | |
Rs.50 lakh and up to Rs.1 crore | 3.50 | |
Above Rs.1 crore | 4.50 |
Savings Bank Account Name | Purpose |
KBL Vanitha | Savings Bank Account for Ladies |
KBL Kishore | Savings Bank Account for the students from age 12 to 18. |
KBL Tarun | Savings Bank Account for students from age 18 to 25 and can be operated from any branch. |
KBL Salary Privilege | Savings Bank Account for salaried individuals. |
SB GEN (General) | Savings Bank Account with additional perks |
SB Money Sapphire | A customized Savings Account with plenty of complimentary features and facilities. |
SB Money Ruby | A customized Savings Account with plenty of complimentary features and facilities. |
SB Money Platinum | A Savings Bank Account Plan with plenty of perks. |
Insurance Linked Savings Bank Account | SB Account with Personal Accident/ Hospitalization Cover. |
SB Sugama | Simple Savings Bank Deposit Accounts. |
SB - SMALL | A Savings Bank Account with no frills attached with fiscal inclusion. |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | KBL Vanitha |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | RS.1000 |
Interest Rate | Contact the bank 4% on daily balance; interest paid quarterly |
Card Offered | Visa Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | KB Kishore |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | Nil |
Card Offered | Visa Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | KB Tarun |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | Nil |
Card Offered | Visa Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | KB Salary Privilege |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | Nil |
Card Offered | Visa Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | Insurance Linked Savings Bank Account |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | Rs.15,000 in metro bank branches and Rs.10,000 in semi-urban and rural branches. |
Card Offered | Platinum International Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | SB General Scheme |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | INR 1000 (with cheque book) INR 200 (without cheque book) |
Card Offered | Contact the bank |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | SB Sugama |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | No Minimum Balance |
Interest Rate | Contact Bank |
Card Offered | Visa Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | SB Platinum |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | RS.3 lakh |
Card Offered | Platinum International Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | SB Sapphire |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | RS.10,000 |
Card Offered | Platinum International Debit Card |
Bank | Karnataka Bank |
Category | SB Ruby |
Average Monthly Balance Requirement | RS.1 lakh |
Card Offered | Visa Debit Card |
GST of 18% is applicable on all banking products and services from July 1, 2017 onwards.
The bank offers various accounts such as women’s accounts, student accounts, salary accounts, general SB accounts, zero-balance options, premium SB plans, and insurance-linked accounts.
SB accounts earn 2.75% p.a. up to Rs.50 lakh, 3.50% up to Rs.1 crore, and 4.50% on balances above Rs.1 crore.
Yes, options like KBL Kishore, KBL Tarun, KBL Salary Privilege and SB Sugama require no minimum balance, while others have higher balance requirements.
Yes, most accounts offer free net banking, mobile banking, NEFT/RTGS, SMS alerts, and e-statements.
Yes. KBL Vanitha is for women, and KBL Kishore and KBL Tarun are designed for students with zero balance and added benefits.

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