what is the difference between current and savings bank account in sbi

India
June 26, 2011 9:47am CST
i want to know what are the differences between current and savings bank account in state bank of india and does any of it produce higher rate of interest
3 responses
@sona22 (1430)
• India
26 Jun 11
natliegle, I am trying to inform you about the difference between a savings bank account and a current account. 1. Minimum balance criteria. 2. Savings bank account will fetch interest, but for Current account the bank will not pay any interest. 3. Bank will not allow you multiple deposit and withdrawal from a savings bank account. 3. There is withdrawal limit from savings account in a half year. Exceeding te limit bank will charge service charges. But for current account you have no limit in number and amount.
@sona22 (1430)
• India
27 Jun 11
At present the Interest rate is 4% p.a. calculated on daily basis. In India the rate is fixed. No bank can differ. The rate is fixed by RBI. The Interest can vary if RBI change it.
• India
26 Jun 11
ya thanks for the points but can you tell me more about the exact interest rate and how it is calculated and will the interest vary?
@sujaysen (594)
• India
26 Jun 11
In any savings bank account, you can open your account with a minimum amount of Rs. 1,000 to 10,000 (varies on bank to bank)and you can daily deposit or withdraw your money for a limited time per day. But in the case of current account you have to open your account with more money than the savings account. Your cheque book will be charged. But you can deposit or withdraw your money several times a day. This is good for business person. There may be more options for both of these accounts, but I think, I have cleared some of your queries.
• India
26 Jun 11
ya thanks for the information,but i asked does the interest vary from savings account with current account and for savings does it depend on the no of days you keep it for the interest rates.
@sujaysen (594)
• India
27 Jun 11
You can ask your bank people. They can clarify you the details.
@syedayub (252)
• India
27 Jun 11
hi there, well friend saving A/c is nothing but it's an individual accounts, where you can make all kinds of transactions, where as current A/c are concern to firms, company's, shops, partnership firms etc, here there are many limitations, you must your source of fundings, cash transaction are limited, most of the transactions are done through checks and DD's favouring to concern current A/c holder, hope this information might be helpful to you.