YES Bank FD Interest Rates 2026
YES Bank offers fixed deposits from 7 days to 10 years at 3.25% – 7.25% for regular customers and up to 7.75% for senior citizens. Private-sector bank; SBI and other lenders invested under the 2020 reconstruction scheme.
Rate card effective 2 Jun 2026 · Checked 27 September 2026YES Bank fixed deposit at a glance
YES Bank’s best rate for regular depositors is in the 18 months 1 day – <24 months bucket. A plain 1-year FD earns 6.65% and a 5-year FD 7.00%, so the bank rewards longer commitments.
YES Bank FD interest rates — full rate card
Domestic term deposits below ₹3 crore, effective 2 Jun 2026. Highlighted rows are the best-paying buckets.
| Tenure | General (p.a.) | Senior citizen (p.a.) | ₹1 lakh earns in 1 yr* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 14 days | 3.25% | 3.75% | ₹3,250 (simple) |
| 15 – 30 days | 3.50% | 4.00% | ₹3,500 (simple) |
| 31 – 45 days | 3.50% | 4.00% | ₹3,500 (simple) |
| 46 – 60 days | 4.50% | 5.00% | ₹4,500 (simple) |
| 61 – 90 days | 4.50% | 5.00% | ₹4,500 (simple) |
| 91 – 120 days | 4.75% | 5.25% | ₹4,750 (simple) |
| 121 – 150 days | 4.75% | 5.25% | ₹4,750 (simple) |
| 151 – 180 days | 4.75% | 5.25% | ₹4,750 (simple) |
| 181 – 271 days | 6.00% | 6.50% | ₹6,136 |
| 272 – 335 days | 6.25% | 6.75% | ₹6,398 |
| 336 days – <12 months | 6.50% | 7.00% | ₹6,660 |
| 12 months | 6.65% | 7.15% | ₹6,818 |
| 12 months 1 day – <15 months | 6.75% | 7.25% | ₹6,923 |
| 15 – 18 months | 6.75% | 7.25% | ₹6,923 |
| 18 months 1 day – <24 months | 7.25% | 7.75% | ₹7,450 |
| 24 – <35 months | 7.00% | 7.50% | ₹7,186 |
| 35 months – <3 years | 7.00% | 7.50% | ₹7,186 |
| 3 – 5 years | 7.00% | 7.75% | ₹7,186 |
| Above 5 years | 6.75% | 7.50% | ₹6,923 |
* Interest for a full year at that rate with quarterly compounding (simple interest shown for buckets below 6 months). Source: www.policybazaar.com, compiled 27 September 2026. Always confirm on the bank’s website — rates can change without notice.
How much will your money grow?
| Tenure | Rate (general / senior) | ₹1 lakh becomes | ₹5 lakh becomes | ₹5 lakh (senior) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 6.65% / 7.15% | ₹1,06,818 | ₹5,34,088 | ₹5,36,720 |
| 2 years | 7.00% / 7.50% | ₹1,14,888 | ₹5,74,441 | ₹5,80,111 |
| 3 years | 7.00% / 7.75% | ₹1,23,144 | ₹6,15,720 | ₹6,29,474 |
| 5 years | 7.00% / 7.75% | ₹1,41,478 | ₹7,07,389 | ₹7,33,921 |
Cumulative FD, quarterly compounding, before tax. “—” means the published card has no slab for that exact tenure.
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YES Bank FD rates for senior citizens
Resident Indians aged 60 or more get 0.5% extra at the best tenure (18 months 1 day – <24 months / 3 – 5 years). Senior citizens also enjoy a ₹1 lakh TDS threshold and a deduction of up to ₹50,000 on deposit interest under Sec 80TTB (old regime).
| Tenure | Senior rate | Monthly income on ₹10 lakh | Quarterly income on ₹10 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 7.15% | ₹5,923 | ₹17,875 |
| 2 years | 7.50% | ₹6,211 | ₹18,750 |
| 3 years | 7.75% | ₹6,417 | ₹19,375 |
| 5 years | 7.75% | ₹6,417 | ₹19,375 |
Compare with SCSS (8.2%) and senior FD rates at other banks →
Rules, charges & services
| Feature | YES Bank FD |
|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | ₹10,000 |
| Premature withdrawal | 0.75% (up to 181 days) / 1% (beyond 181 days) |
| Payout options | Cumulative (quarterly compounding, paid at maturity) or monthly / quarterly interest payout |
| Loan / overdraft against FD | Usually up to 90% of the deposit at FD rate + 1% to 2% (not on tax-saver FD) |
| Nomination | Up to 4 nominees — simultaneous or successive (from 1 Nov 2025) |
| On maturity | Auto-renew for the same tenure at the prevailing rate, or credit to savings; unclaimed matured deposits earn the lower of savings rate and contracted rate |
| Deposit insurance | DICGC up to ₹5 lakh per depositor across all YES Bank branches |
Tax on YES Bank FD interest
| Point | Rule |
|---|---|
| Taxability | Added to income, taxed at slab rate (“income from other sources”) |
| TDS | 10% once interest from YES Bank exceeds ₹50,000 in a year (₹1 lakh for 60+); 20% without PAN |
| Avoid TDS | Submit Form 121 (earlier 15G/15H) if your tax liability is nil |
| Tax-saver FD | 5-year lock-in; up to ₹1.5 lakh deductible (80C / Sec 123, old regime) |
| Cumulative FD | Interest accrues and is taxable every year, not only at maturity |
How to open a YES Bank FD
- Online (existing customers)Log in to YES Bank net banking or the mobile app → Deposits → Open Fixed Deposit. Choose amount, tenure, payout and nominee, then confirm with OTP.
- New customersOpen a savings account with video KYC or at a branch, then book the FD. Some banks allow an FD without a savings account at the branch.
- At a branchFill the term-deposit form, attach KYC and pay by cheque/transfer. You get an FD advice/receipt.
- Maturity instructionChoose auto-renewal or credit to account; update it any time before maturity.
Documents
- PAN (or Form 60) — mandatory to avoid 20% TDS
- Aadhaar or other officially valid document for address
- Recent photograph (branch); senior citizens: age proof for the higher rate
YES Bank vs other private sector banks
| Bank | Highest | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | Senior (highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Bank | 7.45% | 7.00% | 7.25% | 5.85% | 7.95% |
| IDFC FIRST Bank | 7.25% | 6.50% | 7.25% | 6.75% | 7.50% |
| YES Bank | 7.25% | 6.65% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 7.75% |
| RBL Bank | 7.20% | 7.00% | 7.20% | 7.00% | 7.70% |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank | 7.10% | 6.80% | 6.60% | 6.60% | 7.50% |
| IndusInd Bank | 7.00% | 6.75% | 6.65% | 6.65% | 7.50% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 6.80% | 6.35% | 6.40% | 6.25% | 7.30% |
| South Indian Bank | 6.80% | 6.25% | 6.20% | 5.70% | 7.30% |
| Federal Bank | 6.75% | 6.25% | 6.75% | 6.40% | 7.25% |
| Karnataka Bank | 6.65% | 6.50% | 6.15% | 6.15% | 7.05% |
| HDFC Bank | 6.50% | 6.25% | 6.50% | 6.40% | 7.00% |
| ICICI Bank | 6.50% | 6.25% | 6.45% | 6.50% | 7.10% |
| Axis Bank | 6.50% | 6.25% | 6.50% | 6.50% | 7.25% |
| IDBI Bank | 6.50% | 6.20% | 6.35% | 6.25% | 7.00% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest FD interest rate at YES Bank?
YES Bank pays up to 7.25% p.a. to regular depositors (18 months 1 day – <24 months) and up to 7.75% to senior citizens (18 months 1 day – <24 months / 3 – 5 years), as per its rate card effective 2 Jun 2026.
What is YES Bank’s 1-year FD rate?
For exactly one year the rate is 6.65% for general customers and 7.15% for senior citizens. ₹1 lakh grows to about ₹1,06,818.
How much will ₹1 lakh earn in a 5-year YES Bank FD?
At 7.00% compounded quarterly, ₹1 lakh becomes about ₹1,41,478 in 5 years (senior: ₹1,46,784 at 7.75%), before tax.
What is the minimum amount for an FD at YES Bank?
The minimum deposit is ₹10,000. Deposits of ₹3 crore and above are treated as bulk deposits with different rates.
What is the penalty for breaking an FD early?
YES Bank’s premature withdrawal penalty: 0.75% (up to 181 days) / 1% (beyond 181 days). Interest is paid at the rate applicable for the period the deposit actually ran, minus the penalty. Tax-saver FDs cannot be closed before 5 years.
Does YES Bank offer a tax-saver FD?
Yes — the 5-year tax-saver FD pays 6.75% (senior 7.50%). Up to ₹1.5 lakh a year is deductible under Section 80C / Section 123 in the old tax regime.
Is my FD in YES Bank safe?
YES Bank is a private sector bank regulated by the RBI. Deposits are insured by DICGC up to ₹5 lakh per depositor (principal + interest, all branches combined).
Is TDS deducted on YES Bank FD interest?
Yes, 10% TDS applies when your total interest from YES Bank crosses ₹50,000 in a financial year (₹1 lakh for senior citizens). Submit Form 121 (earlier 15G/15H) if your tax liability is nil.
Rates are compiled from YES Bank’s published rate card and reputable aggregators for information and comparison only. FinancePortal is not affiliated with the bank. Confirm the current rate with the bank before investing.