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You may open a fixed deposit for two or three years, but what if you suddenly need that money earlier? In such situation, you may be able to close your FD before its maturity date. However, doing so can change the interest you receive and may also involve a penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog, understand premature withdrawal of a fixed deposit, how it works, the applicable rules and penalties, and what happens to your interest when you break an FD early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What Is Premature Withdrawal of a Fixed Deposit?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Premature withdrawal of a fixed deposit means closing your FD and withdrawing the money before its scheduled maturity date.<\/strong> This is also commonly called premature closure or breaking an FD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you can do this depends on the type of FD and the terms set by your bank or financial institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore the difference between FD and RD!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How to Withdraw an FD Before Maturity?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can generally request premature closure through your bank’s digital channels or by visiting a branch.<\/strong> The exact process depends on the bank, type of FD and how the deposit was originally opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Net Banking or Mobile Banking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many banks allow eligible FDs to be closed through internet or mobile banking.<\/strong> This can save you from having to visit a branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process generally involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in to your bank’s net banking portal or mobile app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Open the Fixed Deposit<\/strong> or Term Deposit<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select the FD you want to close.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Choose Premature Closure<\/strong>, Close FD<\/strong> or a similar option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Check the applicable interest and penalty details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Select the account where the proceeds should be credited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Complete the required authentication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Submit the request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By Visiting the Bank Branch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    You can also request fixed deposit premature withdrawal by visiting your bank branch.<\/strong> This may be required for certain offline FDs, joint deposits or deposits that cannot be closed digitally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You may need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Request a premature FD closure form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Provide your FD details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Submit the FD receipt, if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Complete the required identification or verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Provide instructions for crediting the proceeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Submit the closure request.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The exact documents and process can differ between banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>What Is the Premature Withdrawal Penalty on an FD?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There is no single premature FD withdrawal penalty that applies to every bank or fixed deposit in India.<\/strong> The penalty is determined by the bank’s policy and may vary depending on the deposit amount, tenure and type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As of September 2026, a penalty of around 0.50% to 1% is commonly seen across many retail FDs<\/strong>, although this is not a universal rate. The actual penalty applicable to your FD should be checked in the deposit terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Safe Online Banking Tips<\/a>: 8 Ways to Protect Your Bank Account<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>How Is Interest Calculated on Premature FD Withdrawal?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      When you break an FD early, you generally do not receive the interest rate originally offered for the full tenure.<\/strong> The interest is typically calculated using the rate applicable when the FD was booked for the period the deposit actually remained with the bank, after considering any applicable premature withdrawal penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A simplified calculation can be understood as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Effective interest rate = Applicable rate for the actual period held \u2212 Premature withdrawal penalty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Example of Premature FD Withdrawal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Suppose you opened a 2-year FD at 7%<\/strong>, but decided to close it after one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If the applicable 1-year FD rate when you originally opened the deposit was 6.5%<\/strong>, the interest may be calculated using 6.5% instead of the contracted 7%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If a 1% premature withdrawal penalty<\/strong> applies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Effective rate = 6.5% \u2212 1% = 5.5%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Interest may therefore be calculated at 5.5% for the applicable period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is only an illustrative example. Actual FD rates, calculations and penalties depend on the terms applicable to your deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>FD Premature Closure Rules in India<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      As of September 2026, banks can set premature FD withdrawal penalties under their Board-approved policies. The applicable penalty and premature withdrawal conditions should be disclosed to the depositor when the deposit is accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Important rules include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n