Besides the facilities of opening Current Deposit/Savings Bank Deposit/regular Recurring Deposit and Fixed Deposit accounts, customers in UCO Bank are provided with a number of well thought out deposit schemes, tailor made to suit different needs of different people - each in its own way maximizing the benefits for the depositor.
With a view to cater the need of high net worth individual/non individual and looking into the availability of similar product in the market, a new product titled “UCO CARE PLUS” has been introduced.
The features of the scheme is as under.
S.No.
Particulars
Features
1.
Cheque Book
Free
2.
PO/DD
Free
3.
NEFT
Free
4.
RTGS
Free
5.
Ledger Folio Charges
Free
6.
Standing Instructions
Free
7.
Statement of Account
Free
8.
Cheque Collection
Free
9.
Debit Card
Free
10.
Online Tax Payment facility
Free
11.
E – Banking/ M banking
Free
12.
SMS Charges
Free
13.
Stop payment
Free
14.
Signature verification
Free
15.
Photograph attestation
Free
16.
IMPS
Free (One Per Day)
17.
POS Machine- Monthly rent
Free for two POS
18.
Minimum Average Monthly Balance to be maintained in the account
Rs 500000/ only
19.
Minimum Amount to open Account
Rs 50000/ Only
20.
Auto Sweep facility
Allowed
20.1
Minimum balance to avail auto sweep facility & amount of trenches
Minimum balance Rs 5 Lakh for availing auto sweep facility and auto sweep in trenches of Rs 50000
20.2
Tenor of deposit under auto sweep
Maximum 90 days
20.3
Premature Penalty
Nil
21
Immediate credit of out station cheque
Limit up to Rs 25000 per occasion
22
Cash Handling Charge
As per bank applicable charges from time to time
23
Cash withdrawal
23.1
At Local Non base branch
Self withdrawal upto Rs 50000 per day- free
23.2
At outstation Non base branch
Self withdrawal upto Rs 50000 per day – free
No cash payment/ withdrawal allowed to third party at non base branch.
24
Payment against unclear effects
As per delegated power of the Branch Head.
25
Charges for Non- maintenance of minimum monthly average balance (Per Quarter)
Rs 1000 + GST (as applicable)
26
If the default occur for any 2 consecutive months in a financial year.
Account will be downgraded to UCO Basic Account Scheme (i.e. no concession in charges) for a period of 4 qt and will be upgraded to UCO CARE PLUS after one quarter of maintaining MAB.
Minimum Average Quarterly Balances to be maintained in the account.
A- UCO CURRENT BASIC MINIMUM BALANCES
CATEGORY
METRO
URBAN
SEMI-URBAN
RURAL
Individual
Rs. 3000/-
Rs. 3000/-
Rs. 2000/-
Rs. 1000/-
Others
Rs. 5000/-
Rs. 5000/-
Rs. 2500/-
Rs. 2000/-
2.
Cheque Book
Rs. 3/- per cheque leaf (No Free Cheque leaves)
3.
Immediate credit of outstation cheques
Upto Rs. 15000/- per occasion.
4.
PO/DD/TT/MT
Facilities available with applicable charges.
5.
NEFT
Waiver of charges on NEFT transactions upto Rs. 1 lac only. Thereafter, charges as applicable.
6.
RTGS
Charges as applicable.
7.
Ledger Folio Charges
Charges as applicable
8.
Standing Instructions
Details
Service Charges
Same Branch and in same name
Nil per transaction
Same Branch and in different name
Rs. 25/- for individuals
Rs. 50/- others per transaction
Involving another branch
Rs. 25/- for individuals
Rs. 50/- others per transaction
Plus actual remittance charges
Insufficiency of funds to carry out Standing Instructions
Rs. 50/- per occasion.
9.
Balance Certificate
Rs. 75/- per occasion
10.
Auto-Sweep Facility
Not Available under this deposit scheme
11.
Statement of Account
Monthly one free, thereafter, Rs. 100/- per request
12.
Cheque Collection
Inter Sol Charges
Outstation Cheque Collection charges
Base branch at same centre- Collection of local cheque by any CBS branch at the same centre where base branch is located - FREE
Non-base Branch of Other Centre - Outstation cheque collection charges plus fund transfer (Inter Sol) charges will be levied.
13.
Cash Deposit
For the Customers of our own Bank Inter Sol charges for Deposit of Cash at a Non-base branch at other SOL - FREE of charge
Deposit of Cash at any branch of other Bank for credit to account with our Bank Branch & vice-versa - will attract charges.
However, cash handling charges will be levied extra.
14.
Cash Withdrawal
At Local non base
branch and
At Outstation Non-
base branch
Upto Rs..25000/- per day - Rs. 10/- per Inter Sol
Charges per transaction
a) above Rs. 25000/-@ Rs. 1.75 per thousand b) above Rs. 25000/-@ Rs. 3/- per thousand (No Third party cash withdrawal allowed and Self withdrawal restricted to Rs. 50000/- per day at non base branch)
15.
Charges for non-maintenance of minimum quarterly average balance
Rs. 500 per Quarter
16.
Charge for closure of Account. within 12 months
For Firms and Companies Rs. 500/-
For Others Rs. 250/-
(Note - No Charges shall be levied in case of death of depositor and transfer of deceased Depositors Account to our other branch)
17.
VISA Debit Card
FREE (Facility available for Individual Current Account-holders only)
New Deposit Scheme titled "UCO No-frills Savings Bank Account"
In order to include a larger cross-section of the population, who are at the bottom of the pyramid, to avail of the banking services who could not avail of the same on account of some restrictive clauses, namely, minimum initial deposit for opening of the account which is difficult to arrange by such population, maintenance of minimum balance failing which charges are levied etc., it has been felt expedient to introduce a new Savings Deposit Scheme titled "UCO No-frills Savings Bank Account". The salient features of the scheme so designed are as follows :
Title of the Scheme - "No-frills Savings Bank Account (Zero Balance)".
Initial deposit for opening the account and maintenance of minimum balance - The account can be opened with a minimum initial deposit of Rs.5/-. In case of cheque facility being availed by the account holder, the minimum initial balance should be Rs.250/-. In case of need, the balance in the account may be allowed to go even below the minimum initial deposit and the account may continue even with "Zero" balance.
Opening of Account under the scheme - The scheme is introduced in all metro, urban, semi-urban and rural categories of branches without making any differentiation with regard to amounts of initial deposit and maintenance of minimum balance as prevailing at present for opening of Savings Bank Accounts.
Eligibility for opening "No-frills Savings Bank Account" - The eligibility for opening "No-frills" Account will be the same as that for opening an ordinary Savings Bank Account. Persons above the age 10 and below 18 years and are able to read and write may also open a minor no-frills savings account in his own name or jointly with any other person.
Restriction of number of withdrawals/debit entries in "No-frills" Account - upto 25 debit entries in a half-year are allowed free in those accounts. In case the debit entries exceed 25 during a half-year, charges will be levied @ Rs.3/- per additional entry during a half-year.
Charges to be levied -
For accounts opened with initial deposits of Rs.250/- for having Cheque Book facility, in case the balance comes down below the initial deposit even upto zero balance, usual charge for non-maintenance of initial deposit shall be levied.
For standing instructions - no charge will be levied.
Collection of cheques and issuance of Demand Drafts/MTs are permitted in those accounts and normal charges are to be levied for those services.
For accounts with cheque book facility, one cheque book of 20 leaves to be provided free of charge in each year. Any additional requirement of cheque leaves during a year will attract a charge of Rs.2/- per cheque leaf.
No incidental and folio charges will be levied in these accounts.
All other charges for services as presently applicable for normal Savings Bank Account are to be levied and recovered.
Compliance of KYC Guidelines - Simplified KYC procedures for opening of Accounts as advised through Bank's Circular No. CHO/SUA/39/2005-06 dated 29.08.2005 may be adhered to. The salient features of the Circular are mentioned hereunder for ready reference : In case, the person concerned who wants to open the account is not able to produce any of the specified documents, required to be verified at the time of opening of account to establish the identity and address of the customer, the account may be opened for those persons subject to compliance of the following :
Introduction from another account holder who has been subjected to full KYC procedure. The introducer's account with the bank should be at least six month old and should show satisfactory transactions. Photographs of the customer who proposes to open the account and also his address need to be certified by the introducer. or
Furnishing any other evidence as to the identity and address of the customer to the satisfaction of the bank. However, while opening such accounts the customer should be made aware that if at any point of time, the balance in all his/her accounts with the bank (taken together) exceeds Rs.50,000/- or total credits in the accounts exceed Rs.1.00 lakh in a year, no further transaction will be permitted in the account until full KYC procedure in regard to verification of identity and address of the customer through the documents as specified are complied with.
Minors above the age of 10 years who can read and write will be allowed to open and operate savings bank accounts independently.
Minimum balance
Nil
Cheque Book
2 chq. Books free per year. Minor accounts are not allowed to be overdrawn and these always remain in credit.
ATM Card
Personalised ATM cards with photograph with per day withdrawal and shopping limit of Rs.3000.00 and overall limit of Rs.15000/- in a month.
Net Banking
Per day transaction limit Rs.3000.00 and overall limit of Rs.15000/- in a month.
Rate of interest
3.50% per annum at par with normal SB account.
Charge for closure of account within 12 months
NIL
Stop payment charges
Free
Standing instruction
Free from Savings Bank account to RD/FD account in his/her name.
Immediate credit of outstation cheque
Upto Rs.25000/- per occasion
Transfer of fund
Free from natural guardian / grandparents accounts.
Nomination
The facility of nomination would be available as per applicable guidelines in case of minor account. Nomination shall be made by a person lawfully entitled to act on behalf of the minor.
Payment to nominee and legal heirs
In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/ legal heirs as per the existing rules.
Proof of age
Birth certificate issued by Panchayat / municipality/ corporations/declaration by natural guardian.
Attaining majority
On attaining majority, the erstwhile minor should confirm the balance in his /her account.
Joint account
Joint account cannot be opened.
Special Offer
Personalised ATM cards with photograph.
Net Banking with transaction facility *.
Minimum balance - NIL
Cheque Books-2 books free per year.
Concession in education loan- No processing charge in future education loan
Attractive passbook
* Initally Net Banking facility will be view –only and transaction facility will be given in due course.
A new SB product “MACTSBA” will have the following features:-
S.No.
Features
Particulars / Details
1
Type of Account
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal SB Account (MACTSBA) For crediting the maturity amount of term deposit on monthly basis two type of SB account can be opened: SB 136 To be credited monthly installment amount in linked operative SB account in our bank SB 137 To be credited monthly installment amount for the purpose of transfer to other bank’s SB account as mentioned in the court order.
2
Eligibility
Beneficiaries or victims of Motor Accidents (as per court order).
3
Purpose
To be used for crediting FD maturity amount (monthly).
4
Minimum/Maximum Balance Requirement
Zero Balance
5
Any type of service charges
This account will be free from any type of service charges.
6
KYC
KYC norms will be applicable as per Guidelines.
7
Cheque book / Debit Card / ATM Card/ Welcome Kit/Internet Baking / Mobile Banking facility
By default, these facilities are not available in this product.
ATM Card or Cheque Book shall not be issued without the permission of the Court.
8
Operations in the account
Only single operation (strictly)
In case of Minor accounts, the operation will be through guardian (as per court order).
9
Withdrawals/Payment
Only through Withdrawal Forms or payment through Bio-Metric authentication.
10
Product change
Not permitted
11
Place of Opening
Preferably the SB account will be opened in the same branch where the Term deposit account exists.
In case, as per court order the SB account already exists in other bank, near to the residence of claimant, then confirmation will be obtained from other bank that mandate is mentioned in the account for no cheque book & ATM card facility in the account.
12
Account Transfer
On request of the account holder account transfer can be allowed in same bank and in same scheme code only.
13
Nomination
Nomination will be same as given in Term deposit Account or as per court order.
A long term fixed deposit scheme. Interest is compounded every quarter by way of reinvestment. Thus the scheme generates a large sum of money at the time of maturity. The scheme meets the need for a safe long term investment.
The Key features of the Scheme are : -
The minimum amount of deposit is Rs.1000/-
The minimum period of deposit is 6 months.
The maximum period of deposit is 120 months.
Interest is compounded under the scheme at quarterly intervals.
The scheme would be open for the general public from 16th December 2013 and the scheme has been converted into normal term deposit scheme.
Eligibility to Open Account
Eligible Depositors under the scheme would be same as eligible depositors Fixed Deposit Scheme currently available in the Bank.
KYC (Know your Customers)
KYC Norms for opening account are applicable for these accounts and hence proof of residence and proof of identification will be required along with recent photograph of the depositor/s.
Period of Deposit
5 years
Amount of Deposit
a) Minimum Amount: Rs. 50,000 (thereafter in multiples of Rs.10000/-)
b) Maximum Amount: Upto Rs.100 lac
Rate of Interest
As applicable under the normal term deposit for a period of 5 years
Payment of Interest
Monthly Interest Plan - Simple Interest rate will be paid without any discounting and credited on the first day of the next month of opening 'UCO Monthly Income Scheme'.
Premature Withdrawal
In all cases of premature withdrawals, the interest would be payable at 1 % below the applicable card rate under the normal fixed deposit has remained with the Bank as on the date of deposit and not at the contractual rate.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits
Facility for availing loan/overdraft against 'UCO Monthly Income Scheme' would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank's own Fixed Deposits.
Nomination
The facility of nomination would be available under the scheme.
Payment to Nominee/ Legal Heirs
In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to nominee/legal heirs as per existing rules.
Participating Branches
All branches of the Bank would be authorized to open 'UCO Monthly Income Scheme' accounts under the Scheme.
Application Form
The existing Application Form for fixed Deposits is to be used for accepting deposit under the scheme.
The branches shall invariably take an undertaking from customer stating that "I have read, understood and accept the terms & conditions of 'UCO Monthly Income Scheme'.
Automatic Renewals
In the absence of any specific mandate provided by the depositor at the time of opening of account, the maturity proceeds may be transferred to SB/CA of the depositor /renewed for a certain period at card rate of interest prevailing at the time of maturity.
Tax Implications
Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
Transferability
The'UCO Monthly Income Scheme' is not transferable.
However, the deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) would be permissible without any change and as per the existing Bank's procedure.
Special benefits for senior citizen/ staff/ Ex-staff/ Senior citizen Ex-staff
Deposits from under-mentioned categories of depositors shall be allowed incentive as per the existing norms.
Acceptance of Deposit under the scheme
Deposits under the scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank.
In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charge for pre mature closure.
However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the scheme.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules
Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under the scheme would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
Product Code under CBS
A separate Product Code under the CBS system for the scheme would be created by Head Office, DIT.
Further, Head Office, DIT would be circulating the "Job Card for 'UCO Monthly Income Scheme' containing the guidelines for the branches for opening the required account in CBS for operationalizing the scheme.
UCO Tax Saver Deposit Scheme 2006 is a Term Deposit Scheme with maturity of not less than 5 years subject to lock in period of 5 years.
Who can open the Account -
An individual for himself
Hindu undivided family ;
Jointly by two adults or jointly by an adult and a minor, and payable to either of the holders or to the survivor :
In the case of deposits in joint names, the benefit under section 80C of the Income Tax Act shall be available only to the first holder of the deposit.
Amount of Deposit -
Minimum Rs.100/- and maximum Rs.1.5 lac in a year (1st April to 31st March).
Period of deposite and payment on maturity -
The period of deposit under the scheme shall be not less than five years.
Rates of interests on Fixed Deposits under the UCO TAX SAVER Scheme, where the deposit has to be essentially kept for a period of 5 years, will be the rate for term deposit for a period of 5 years.
Category of Deposit
Rate of Interest % pa
General
5.00%
Senior Citizen/Staff/ Ex Staff / Ex staff Sr.Citizen
5.50%
Income Tax Benefits -
Deposit under the scheme is eligible for deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act upto a maximum limit of Rs.1.5 lac (subject to the overall ceiling of Rs.1.5 lac alongwith other deductions already available under 80C)
Nomination facility- available
Transfer from one branch to another -permitted. Inter bank transfer not allowed.
Loan against the deposit and Pledging of term deposit receipt - Not allowed
Issue of Duplicate Term Deposit Receipt - Duplicate receipts may be issued in accordance with the guidelines in this regard.
Applicability of Income Tax on Interest Income - Interest on these term deposits shall be liable to tax under the Income Tax Act.
Deposits are accepted under reinvestment plan with the difference that a part of the deposit can be prematurely encashed without affecting the remaining portion that continues to earn interest at the agreed rate. Withdrawal is allowed in multiples of Rs.5000/-. It is indeed a matchless scheme to take care of your emergency needs.
MACTDA (Motor Accident Claim Term Deposit Account)
A new Term deposit product “MACTDA”will have the following features:-
S.No.
Features
Particulars / Details
1
Type of Account
Motor Accident Claims Term Deposit Account (MACTDA) A new menu option “TERMDEP” has been customized for opening the term deposit account, as per period of deposit account will be automatically opened in two scheme code given as under: Scheme Code-178 (for TD more than 6 months)Scheme Code -179 (for less than or equal to 6 months)
2
Who can open
Beneficiaries or victims of Motor Accidents (as per court order).
3
Available at
At High Court Delhi Branch (1553) (However in case of requirement, it can be made available in any other branch in India).
4
Purpose
Lump sum amount of compensation as decided by the Court /Tribunal is deposited as term deposit, beneficiary will receive the same in number of Monthly Installments as decided by court, comprising of principal amount as well as interest amount.
5
Mode of Holding
Singly.
6
Period of deposit
Period of deposit will be same as mentioned in the court order; scheme doesn’t have any restriction on minimum & maximum duration.
7
Amount of deposit
Amount as per court order. (No restriction on minimum or maximum amount of deposit.)
8
Rate of Interest
Bank’s bucket-wise rate of interest on term deposit applicable for the period (number of months) as mentioned in court order would be applicable. Simple interest will be given up to 6 months, from 7th month compound interest will be given for all remaining months.
9
Mode of Remittance –Monthly installment
Monthly installment comprising of Principal plus interest (minus applicable TDS if any) will be credited to operative SB account (Scheme code-SB 136) of beneficiary in our bank linked with TD account, opened preferably in the same branch for specific purpose of crediting the monthly installment amount as per court order. In case, other bank’s SB account is mentioned in court order then monthly installment (principal plus interest) will be credited to linked operative SB account (Scheme code SB 137). Amount credited in SB 137 will be later on remitted to the other bank’s SB account through NEFT/RTGS.
10
Transfer of Account
Transfer of term deposit account not allowed as the account is opened in special scheme available in specific branch.
11
Pattern of deposit
Total amount of compensation released by court shall be divided by period (in months). Equal amount of principal will be paid with interest (after TDS deduction as per rule) on monthly installment basis. For example: In case of one beneficiary : Amount-2,40,000/- Period -24 Months Rate of interest -6.75% ( Bank’s interest rate applicable for 24 months) Monthly installment of Rs.10,000/- plus interest (minus TDS) First month –Rs.10000/-(240000/24)+interest Rs.56 (one month interest on Rs.10000)-TDS Second Month –Rs.10000+interest Rs.112 (two month on Rs.10000) –TDS and so on. From 7th month Rs.10000/- plus compound interest of 7 months on Rs.10000/- will be applicable & paid by the system. In case of two or more one beneficiaries : In case of three beneficiaries: 240000/3=80000 Principal Amt. Rs.80000/24=3333.33 Say 3333 (equal monthly installment of principal plus interest minus TDS will be credited to the individual respective beneficiary’s SB account i.e. in case of 3 beneficiaries equal amt. will credited to 3 separate account)
First
Second
Third
Rs.3333+intt. Rs.18/-(one month) –TDS
Rs.3333 +intt. Rs.36/- (Two months ) –TDS and so on
Rs.3333+intt. Rs.18/-(one month) –TDS
Rs.3333 +intt. Rs.36/- (Two months ) –TDS and so on
Rs.3333+intt. Rs.18/-(one month) –TDS
Rs.3333 +intt. Rs.36/- (Two months ) –TDS and so on
From 7th month Rs.3333/- plus compound interest of 7 months on Rs.3333/- will be applicable & paid by the system
12
Premature closure
Premature closure of term deposit is not allowed. In case, there is court order for premature closure of term deposit, it shall be done at branch level by closing each remaining Fixed deposit accounts one by one. Bulk closure of TD cannot be handled in CBS, therefore premature closure can be handled by branch by closing the remaining FDs one by one in system. Premature closure- penalty will not be charged. In case of death of the claimant, payment to be given to the nominee or as mentioned in the court order.
13
Passbook/Printed receipt of FDR
NO PHYSICAL FDR WILL BE PRINTED or ISSUED TO CUSTOMER. ALL FDRs WILL REMAIN IN THE SYSTEM and THE AUTO CLOSURE FLAG IS SET TO ‘YES’, THEREFORE ON MATURITY THE FD WILL BE CLOSED AND MATURITY AMOUNT WOULD BE CREDITED TO THE LINKED SB ACCOUNT OF BENEFICIARY. After opening of the TD account a report/statement will be generated ( as mentioned in Job-Card enclosed) having details of number of FDs opened in the name of beneficiary, i.e. principal amount, maturity amount, interest rate & period of deposit. One copy of report/statement will be handed over to hon’ble court & one copy will be handed over to beneficiary.
14
Loan Facility
No loan or advance shall be allowed.
15
Nomination facility
Nomination is available and will be same as given in the linked SB account or as directed by the court.
16
Tax deduction at source
Provision of TDS and NOTDS can be handled in the system as per prevailing Income –Tax rules.
Interest payment is subject to TDS as per Income Tax Rules.
The net of monthly instalment after TDS will be credited to the MACT Savings Bank account, on monthly basis.
In case, the beneficiary fails to submit PAN Card TDS will be deducted @ 20%.
17
Technology support
Product will be developed by Department of Information and Technology.
The 'UCO Sowbhagya RD Scheme' offers all facilities of a Normal Recurring Deposit along with the flexibility of varying monthly installments for a higher yield on maturity.
Details of the product are illustrated as below:-
Who can open
A person in his/her own name OR
Two or more persons, in their joint names, who will be the beneficiaries either jointly or anyone or more among them or the survivor or the survivor of them
On behalf of a Minor, represented by their Natural Guardians or Guardians appointed by Court.
In the names of clubs, societies, associations, educational institutions, trusts, firms, partnerships provided they are registered and joint companies.
Age of the Accountholder
RDUSS may be opened by Resident Indians above 18 years of age.
In the name of minor singly, provided he/she attained the age of 10 years & can read and write.
Pattern of Deposit
All accounts opened w.e.f 01/03/2016 shall have the following conditions :-
Minimum deposit in scheme is Rs. 100/- in a month and thereafter, in multiples of Rs. 100/-.
Monthly deposit amount can be 10 times the initial deposit subject to a maximum of Rs. 1 lac per month.
Period of Deposit -
RDUSS Deposits would be accepted for a Minimum period of 12 months and Maximum period of 60 months only.
Deposits Period shall be in blocks of either of 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months and upto 60 months only.
Rate of Interest
As applicable for normal term deposits of the same tenor.
Privileges for Senior Citizens /Staff /Ex-staff
Additional rate of interest (ROI) over and above applicable ROI relevant to Banks Term Deposit.
Loans
Loans shall be granted subject to a maximum of 90% of the RDUSS amount deposited and the interest charged by the Bank will be 2% above the deposit rates.
Terms & Conditions
All other terms & conditions applicable for existing Recurring Deposit Scheme of the Bank.
Account may be opened in US Dollars, Great Britain Pound, Euro and Japanese Yen.
Minimum Balance to be maintained
US Dollars
US$ 500/-
GBP
GBP 325/-
Euro
Euro 500/-
Japanese Yen
JPY 60,000/-
Maximum Amount/Balance in the Account
There will be no upper ceiling on the balances held in the account.
Joint Accounts
Joint RFC (D) account can be opened with a resident eligible to open RFC (D) account.
Nomination Facility
Nomination facility is permitted.
Permitted Credits in the Account
Foreign exchange acquired by the Resident Individual:
while on a visit to any place outside India by way of payment for services not arising from any business in or anything done in India; or
from any person not resident in India and who is on a visit to India, as honorarium or gift or for services rendered or in settlement of any lawful obligation; or
by way of honorarium or gift while on a visit to any place outside India; or
represents the unspent amount of foreign exchange acquired by him from an authorised person for travel abroad.
foreign exchange earned and/or gifts received from close relatives (as defined in the Companies Act) and repatriated to India through normal banking channels by resident individuals. Foreign exchange earnings could be through export of goods and/or services, royalty, honorarium, etc.
Permitted Debits in the Account
Debits to the account shall be for payment towards current/capital account transactions in accordance with the existing foreign exchange regulations only.
Account may be opened in US Dollars, Great Britain Pound, Euro and Australian Dollar.
Minimum Amount
US Dollars
US$ 5,000
GBP
GBP 3,000
Euro
Euro 4,000
AUD
AUD 7,000
Interest
Please contact our domestic or overseas branches.
Tenure of Deposits
For the period from one month onwards.
Funds for Opening the Account
Funds can be remitted by Resident Individuals through our ‘A’ & ‘B’ category Indian branches or any other Authorised Dealer in India designated by them for all the remittances under the Scheme in compliance to RBI circular No. A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 64 dated February 4, 2004 or as amended from time to time.
Premature withdrawal of deposits
The interest is paid at the rate of half of one percent below the rate for the period for which the deposit has actually remained with the overseas branch, as prevailing on the date of issue/renewal or date of payment, whichever is lower. No interest is paid if the deposit has remained with the overseas branch for less than 30 days.
Loans
No loan is envisaged by RBI under the Scheme.
Local Rules to Apply
All deposits will also be subject to Local Rules in the country of Deposit as prevailing from time to time.
The scheme would be open for the general public from 15 October, 2014 However, the Bank would reserve the right to modify, withdraw or extend the scheme without any prior notice.
4
Eligibility to Open Account
Any existing or new customer complying with the KYC norms will be eligible to open the account in this scheme.
5.
Period of Deposit
1000 days
6.
Amount of Deposit
a) Minimum Amount
:- Rs. 5000/- (thereafter in multiples of Rs . 1000/-)
b) Maximum Amount
:- Rs 500 lac
7.
Rate of Interest
:- General Public - 7.80% per annum (revised w.e.f. 02/11/2015)
8.
Payment of Interest
Interest will be paid only at the time of maturity along with principal with quarterly compounding effect. The compounding would be done quarterly and simple rate of interest would be paid on the compounded amount for the remaining number of days of the above deposit period. In addition to the payment of interest along with the principal at the time of maturity, interest payment (at the option of the customer) is allowed also at quarterly and monthly rests. However, the payment/credit of interest to the account will be subject to TDS as applicable.
9.
Premature Withdrawal
There will be no penalty in case of pre-mature withdrawal of the fixed deposit. However, in above case, interest will be paid at the applicable rate under the normal fixed deposits for the period for which the deposit has remained with the bank as on the date of deposit or present rate, whichever is lower and not at the contractual rate.
10.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits
Facility for availing loan/overdraft against ‘UCO Thousand’ Fixed Deposit Scheme would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank’s own Fixed Deposits.
11.
Nomination
The facility of nomination would be available under the scheme.
12.
Payment to Nominee/ Legal Heirs
In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/legal heirs as per the existing rules.
13.
Participating Branches
All branches of the Bank would be authorized to open ‘UCO Thousand’ deposit accounts under the Scheme.
14.
Application Form
The existing Application Form for Fixed Deposits is to be used for accepting deposits under the Scheme. The branches shall invariably take an undertaking from customers stating that “I have read understood and accept the terms and conditions of the UCO Thousand” Fixed Deposit Scheme.
15.
Issue of Term Deposit Receipt
The branch under the Scheme shall issue a fixed deposit receipt for the deposit amount received on our usual form for the Fixed Deposit Receipt. A Rubber Stamp stating “Issued under UCO Thousand” Fixed Deposit Scheme is to be invariably affixed by branches.
16.
Automatic Renewals
In the absence of any specific mandate provided by the depositor at the time of opening of account, the maturity proceeds may be renewed under the same scheme if it is continuing or at the card rate for the same period under normal term deposit if the scheme is discontinued.
17.
Tax Implications
Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
18.
Transferability
The deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) without any charge and as per the existing Bank’s procedure.
19.
Special benefits for Staff / Ex-Staff Members
Incentive Rate is allowed to Sr. Citizen / Staff / Ex. Staff Sr .Citizen categories:
Category
Applicable Rate of Interest
Senior Citizen
8.30% (revised w.e.f. 02/11/2015)
Staff Member/ Ex-Staff/ Sr .Citizen
8.80% (revised w.e.f. 02/11/2015)
20.
Acceptance of Deposits under the Scheme
Deposits under the Scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank.
In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charges for premature closure.
However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the Scheme.
21.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules
Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under the scheme would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
22.
Product Code under CBS
A separate Product Code under the CBS system for the scheme would be created by Head Office, DIT.
Further, Head Office, DIT would be circulating the “Job Card for UCO Thousand’ Fixed Deposit Scheme containing the guidelines for the branches for opening the required account in CBS for operationalizing the scheme.
Title of the Scheme - UCO Dhan-Varsha Fixed Deposit Scheme
Period of operation of the Scheme - The scheme would be applicable from May 10th, 2012.However, the Bank would reserve the right to modify, withdraw or extend the scheme anytime without any prior notice.
Eligibility to Open Account - Eligible Depositors under the Scheme would be same as eligible depositors in Fixed Deposit Scheme currently available in the Bank.
Period of Deposit - 444 days
Amount of Deposit - Minimum Amount: Rs. 5000/- and thereafter in multiples of Rs.1000/-. Maximum Amount: Rs. 100 lac (revised w.e.f.16/11/2012).
Rate of Interest - 7.80% per annum compounded quarterly (revised w.e.f. 02/11/2015). The quarterly compounding would be done for the first four quarters and simple rate of interest would be paid on the compounded amount after the four quarters for the remaining number of days of the above deposit period. In addition to the payment of interest along with the principal at the time of maturity, Interest payment (at the option of the customer) is allowed also at quarterly and monthly rests. Under Monthly Income Plan and in sync to our existing 'Normal Fixed Deposits' under Monthly rests, the interest on such deposits will be paid monthly at discounted rate/s.
Premature Withdrawal - In all cases of premature withdrawals, the interest would be payable at 1% below the applicable rate under the normal fixed deposits for the period for which the deposit has remained with the Bank as on the date of deposit or present rate, whichever is lower and not at the contractual rate.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits - Facility for availing loan/overdraft against UCO Dhan-Laxmi Fixed Deposit Scheme would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank's own Fixed Deposits.
Nomination - The facility of nomination would be available under the Scheme.
Payment to Nominee/Legal Heirs - In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/legal heirs as per the existing rules.
Automatic Renewals - In the absence of any specific mandate provided by the depositor at the time of opening of account, the maturity proceeds may be renewed under the same scheme if it is continuing or at the card rate for the same period under normal term deposit if the scheme is discontinued. However, wherever no specific instructions are received from the depositors. Maturity proceeds will be renewed for a period of 1 year under Banks Normal Term Deposit Scheme.
Tax Implications - Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
Transferability - The deposit is not transferable.
However, the deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) would be permissible without any charge and as per the existing Bank's procedure.
Special benefits for Senior Citizen/ Staff/ Ex-Staff/ Senior Citizen & Ex-Staff - Deposits from these categories of depositors shall be allowed incentive as per the existing norms. Accordingly, the applicable rates for these special categories would be as under:
The overall ceiling in amount for Ex-Staff/Ex-Staff Senior Citizen for being eligible for higher rate under the scheme shall be equal to the terminal benefits plus Rs. 10 lac, as usual.
Acceptance of Deposits under the Scheme - Deposits under the Scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank. In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charges for premature closure. However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the Scheme.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules - Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under 'UCO Dhan-Varsha' would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
Title of the Scheme - UCO DOUBLE Fixed Deposit Scheme
Period of operation of the Scheme - Period of operation of the Scheme - The scheme would be applicable from May 1st, 2012. However, the Bank would reserve the right to modify, withdraw or extend the scheme anytime without any prior notice.
Eligibility to Open Account - Eligible Depositors under the Scheme would be same as eligible depositors in Fixed Deposit Scheme currently available in the Bank.
KYC (Know Your Customers) Norms - KYC Norms for opening account are applicable for these accounts and hence proof of residence and proof of identification will be required along with recent photograph of the depositor/s.
Period of Deposit - Deposit invested under UCO Double will double in 112 months for General and 105 months for Senior Citizen wef 02-11-2015.
Amount of Deposit
Minimum Amt. : Rs. 5000/- (thereafter in multiples of Rs.1000/-)
Maximum Amt. : Upto Rs. 100 lac
Payment of Interest - Payment of Interest :-Interest will be paid only at the time of maturity along with principal with quarterly compounding effect. The compounding would be done quarterly and simple rate of interest would be paid on the compounded amount for the remaining number of days of the above deposit period. However, the payment/credit of interest to the account will be subject to TDS as applicable.
Premature Withdrawal - In all cases of premature withdrawals, the interest would be payable at 1% below the applicable card rate under the normal fixed deposits for the period for which the deposit has remained with the Bank as on the date of deposit and not at the contractual rate.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits - Facility for availing loan/overdraft against 'UCO DOUBLE' deposit scheme would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank's own Fixed Deposits.
Nomination - The facility of nomination would be available under the scheme.
Payment to Nominee/Legal Heirs - In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/legal heirs as per the existing rules.
Participating Branches - All branches of the Bank are authorized to open the 'UCO DOUBLE' deposit accounts under the Scheme.
Automatic Renewals - Automatic renewals In the absence of any specific mandate provided by the depositor at the time of opening of account, the maturity proceeds may be renewed under the same scheme if it is continuing or at the card rate for the same period under normal term deposit if the scheme is discontinued.
Tax Implications - Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
Transferability - The deposit is not transferable. However, the deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) would be permissible without any charge and as per the existing Bank's procedure.
Special benefits for Senior Citizen/Staff /Ex-Staff/Senior Citizen & Ex-Staff - Deposits from under-mentioned categories of depositors shall be allowed incentive as per the existing norms. Accordingly, the applicable rates for these special categories would be as under:
The overall ceiling in amount for Ex-Staff/Ex-Staff Senior Citizen for being eligible for higher rate under the scheme shall be equal to the terminal benefits plus Rs. 10 lac, as usual.
Acceptance of Deposits under the Scheme - Deposits under the Scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank. In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charges for premature closure. However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the Scheme.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules - Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under 'UCO Double' would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
DETAILED PARTICULARS - UCO DOUBLE CENTURY FIXED DEPOSIT SCHEME
1.
Title of the Scheme
"UCO Double Century" Fixed Deposit Scheme
2.
Scheme Type
'Special Fixed Deposit Scheme'.
3.
Period of operation of the Scheme
The scheme would be open for the general public from 5th December, 2013 and will remain valid up to 30th June, 2014. However, the Bank would reserve the right to modify, withdraw or extend the scheme without any prior notice.
4
Eligibility to Open Account
Eligible Depositors under the Scheme would be same as eligible depositors in Fixed Deposit Scheme currently available in the Bank.
5.
KYC (Know Your Customers) Norms
KYC Norms for opening account are applicable for these accounts and hence proof of residence and proof of identification will be required along with recent photograph of the depositor/s.
6.
Period of Deposit
200 days
7.
Amount of Deposit
a) Minimum Amount
:- Rs. 5000/- (thereafter in multiples of Rs. 1000/-)
b) Maximum Amount
:- Upto Rs. 500 lac
8.
Rate of Interest
:- General Public:- 9.05% per annum
9.
Payment of Interest
Interest will be paid only at the time of maturity along with principal with quarterly compounding effect. The quarterly compounding would be done for the first two quarters and the simple rate of interest would be paid on the compounded amount after the two quarters for the remaining number of days of the above deposit period. However, the payment/credit of interest to the account will be subject to TDS as applicable.
10.
Premature Withdrawal
In all cases of premature withdrawals, the interest would be payable at 1% below the applicable card rate under the normal fixed deposits for the period for which the deposit has remained with the Bank as on the date of deposit and not at the contractual rate.
11.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits
Facility for availing loan/overdraft against 'UCO Double Century' Fixed Deposit Scheme would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank's own Fixed Deposits.
12.
Nomination
The facility of nomination would be available under the scheme.
13.
Payment to Nominee/ Legal Heirs
In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/legal heirs as per the existing rules.
14.
Participating Branches
All branches of the Bank would be authorized to open 'UCO Double Century' deposit accounts under the Scheme.
15.
Application Form
The existing Application Form for Fixed Deposits is to be used for accepting deposits under the Scheme. The branches shall invariably take an undertaking from customers stating that "I have read understood and accept the terms and conditions of the UCO Double Century" Fixed Deposit Scheme.
16.
Issue of Term Deposit Receipt
The branch under the Scheme shall issue a fixed deposit receipt for the deposit amount received on our usual form for the Fixed Deposit Receipt. A Rubber Stamp stating "Issued under UCO Double Century" Fixed Deposit Scheme is to be invariably affixed by branches.
17.
Automatic Renewals
No auto renewal is permitted under 'UCO Double Century' FD Scheme. However, on specific mandate of the depositor at the time of opening of 'UCO Double Century', the maturity proceeds may be transferred to SB/CA of the depositor / renewed for a certain period at card rate of interest prevailing at the time of maturity (copy enclosed as Annexure I(B).
18.
Tax Implications
Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
19.
Transferability
The deposit is non-transferable. However, the deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) without any charge and as per the existing Bank's procedure.
20.
Special benefits for Staff / Ex-Staff Members
No incentive Rate is allowed to Sr. Citizen / Staff / Ex. Staff categories:
Category
Applicable Rate of Interest
Senior Citizen*
9.05 %
Staff Member / Ex-Staff Member
9.05 %
21.
Acceptance of Deposits under the Scheme
Deposits under the Scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank.
In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charges for premature closure.
However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the Scheme.
22.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules
Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under the scheme would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
23.
Product Code under CBS
A separate Product Code under the CBS system for the scheme would be created by Head Office, DIT.
Further, Head Office, DIT would be circulating the "Job Card for UCO Double Century" Fixed Deposit Scheme containing the guidelines for the branches for opening the required account in CBS for operationalizing the scheme.
Title of the Scheme - UCO Dhan-Laxmi Fixed Deposit Scheme
Scheme Type - 'Kuber Yojana Fixed Deposit Scheme'.
Period of operation of the Scheme - The scheme would be open for the general public from June 10th, 2013 and will remain valid up to March 31st, 2014. However, the Bank would reserve the right to modify, withdraw or extend the scheme without any prior notice.
Eligibility to Open Account - Eligible Depositors under the Scheme would be same as eligible depositors in Fixed Deposit Scheme currently available in the Bank.
KYC (Know Your Customers) Norms - KYC Norms for opening account are applicable for these accounts and hence proof of residence and proof of identification will be required along with recent photograph of the depositor/s.
Period of Deposit : 333 days
Amount of Deposit
Minimum Amount : Rs. 5000/- (thereafter in multiples of Rs. 1000/-)
Maximum Amount : Upto Rs. 500 crs.
Rate of Interest - General Public:- 9.10% per annum (quarterly compounded) revised w.e.f. 09/09/2013.
Payment of Interest - Interest will be paid only at the time of maturity along with principal with quarterly compounding effect. The quarterly compounding would be done for the first three quarters and simple rate of interest would be paid on the compounded amount after the three quarters for the remaining number of days of the above deposit period. However, the payment/credit of interest to the account will be subject to TDS as applicable.
Premature Withdrawal - In all cases of premature withdrawals, the interest would be payable at 1% below the applicable card rate under the normal fixed deposits for the period for which the deposit has remained with the Bank as on the date of deposit and not at the contractual rate.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits - Facility for availing loan/overdraft against 'UCO Dhan-Laxmi Fixed Deposit Scheme' would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank's own Fixed Deposits.
Nomination - The facility of nomination would be available under the scheme.
Payment to Nominee/ Legal Heirs - In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/legal heirs as per the existing rules.
Participating Branches - All branches of the Bank would be authorized to open 'UCO Dhan-Laxmi' deposit accounts under the Scheme.
Application Form - The existing Application Form for Fixed Deposits is to be used for accepting deposits under the Scheme. The branches shall invariably take an undertaking from customers stating that "I have read understood and accept the terms and conditions of the UCO Dhan-Laxmi Fixed Deposit Scheme".
Automatic Renewals - No auto renewal is permitted under 'UCO Dhan-Laxmi FD Scheme'. However, on specific mandate of the depositor at the time of opening of 'UCO Dhan-Laxmi', the maturity proceeds may be transferred to SB/CA of the depositor /renewed for a certain period at card rate of interest prevailing at the time of maturity (copy enclosed as Annexure II).
Tax Implications - Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
Transferability - The deposit is non-transferable. However, the deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) without any charge and as per the existing Bank’s procedure.
Special benefits for Staff /Ex-Staff Members - Deposits from under-mentioned categories of depositors shall be allowed incentive interest rates as per existing norms. Accordingly, the applicable rates for these special categories under 'UCO Dhan-Laxmi' would be as:-
(*Incentive rate for Senior Citizen category is applicable only for deposits less than Rs. 1 cr.) The overall ceiling in amount for Ex-Staff/Ex-Staff members for being eligible for higher rate under the scheme shall be equal to the terminal benefits plus Rs. 10 lac, as usual.
Acceptance of Deposits under the Scheme - Deposits under the Scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank. In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charges for premature closure. However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the Scheme.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules - Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under the scheme would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
Title of the Scheme - "UCO Triple One' Fixed Deposit Scheme
Scheme Type - 'Special Fixed Deposit Scheme'.
Period of operation of the Scheme - The scheme would be open for the general public from 3 March,2014 and will remain valid up to 31st March, 2014. However, the Bank would reserve the right to modify, withdraw or extend the scheme without any prior notice.
Eligibility to Open Account - Eligible Depositors under the Scheme would be same as eligible depositors in Fixed Deposit Scheme currently available in the Bank.
KYC (Know Your Customers) Norms - KYC Norms for opening account are applicable for these accounts and hence proof of residence and proof of identification will be required along with recent photograph of the depositor/s.
Period of Deposit : 111 days
Amount of Deposit
Minimum Amount : Rs. 5000/- (thereafter in multiples of Rs. 1000/-)
Maximum Amount :Upto Rs. 500 lac
Rate of Interest - General Public:- 9.20% per annum
Payment of Interest -Interest will be paid only at the time of maturity along with principal with simple rate of interest effect. However, the payment/credit of interest to the account will be subject to TDS as applicable.
Premature Withdrawal - In all cases of premature withdrawals, the interest would be payable at 1% below the applicable card rate under the normal fixed deposits for the period for which the deposit has remained with the Bank as on the date of deposit and not at the contractual rate.
Loan/Overdraft against the Deposits - Facility for availing loan/overdraft against 'UCO TRIPLE ONE' Fixed Deposit Scheme would be available as per existing guidelines for availing loan/overdraft against Bank's own Fixed Deposits.
Nomination - The facility of nomination would be available under the scheme.
Payment to Nominee/ Legal Heirs - In the event of the death of the depositor, the deposit would be paid to the nominee/legal heirs as per the existing rules.
Participating Branches - All branches of the Bank would be authorized to open 'UCO TRIPLE ONE' deposit accounts under the Scheme.
Application Form - The existing Application Form for Fixed Deposits is to be used for accepting deposits under the Scheme. The branches shall invariably take an undertaking from customers stating that "I have read understood and accept the terms and conditions of the UCO TRIPLE ONE' Fixed Deposit Scheme.
Issue of Term Deposit Receipt - The branch under the Scheme shall issue a fixed deposit receipt for the deposit amount received on our usual form for the Fixed Deposit Receipt. A Rubber Stamp stating "Issued under UCO TRIPLE ONE' Fixed Deposit Scheme is to be invariably affixed by branches.
Automatic Renewals - No auto renewal is permitted under 'UCO TRIPLE ONE' FD Scheme. However, on specific mandate of the depositor at the time of opening of 'UCO TRIPLE ONE', the maturity proceeds may be transferred to SB/CA of the depositor / renewed for a certain period at card rate of interest prevailing at the time of maturity (copy enclosed as Annexure I(B).
Tax Implications - Tax would be deductible at source as per the prevailing Income Tax rules.
Transferability -The deposit is non-transferable. However, the deposits are transferable from one branch to another branch in the same name(s) without any charge and as per the existing Bank's procedure.
Special benefits for Staff /Ex-Staff Members - No incentive Rate is allowed to Sr. Citizen / Staff / Ex. Staff categories:
Acc eptance of Deposits under the Scheme - Deposits under the Scheme would be accepted only when accruing as a fresh Fixed Deposit for the Bank. In other words, the existing Fixed Deposits cannot be directly renewed under the scheme through a premature extension as usual and the existing Fixed Depositors who wish to convert into the scheme would have to compulsorily take premature payment of their existing deposits and pay the usual penal charges for premature closure. However, any existing Fixed Deposit maturing during the scheme period would be eligible to enter into the scheme as it would be a fresh deposit for the Bank under the Scheme.
Applicability of normal Fixed Deposit Rules - Other than the special terms and conditions of the scheme, the deposits under the scheme would be governed as per the normal Fixed Deposit Rules of the Bank.
Product Code under CBS - A separate Product Code under the CBS system for the scheme would be created by Head Office, DIT. Further, Head Office, DIT would be circulating the "Job Card for UCO TRIPLE ONE' Fixed Deposit Scheme containing the guidelines for the branches for opening the required account in CBS for operationalizing the scheme.
This Term Deposit earns high interest and simultaneously offers overdraft facility through a Current Account. Cheque facility is available for withdrawal of money limited to 90% of the deposit. The drawals together with interest can be paid back in instalments, without affecting the growth of the deposit. This unique combination of fixed deposit with cheque facility comes as your true friend in meeting your emergency needs.
This deposit scheme is devised to invest the surplus fund that you may keep in your Savings Bank or Current Account. Under the scheme, the surplus fund is invested in short term deposits for 46 days, and then is either paid back or renewed, as desired by you. The deposit earns a high interest while retaining its liquidity. The periodical transactions can be automatic as per your instructions. By making use of your idle money, the scheme provides you an option to meet both your short term and long term requirements.
For all term deposits (domestic/NRE), from Senior Citizens of age 60 years and above and deposit amount of less than Rs. 1 crore, an additional interest of 0.25 and 0.50 per cent over the normal rate of interest will be payable on maturity periods upto one year and above one year respectively. This will be applicable for fresh term deposits and renewals.
Verification of Age:
For the purpose of verification of age, at the time of opening a new term deposit account of a Senior Citizen, the branches should satisfy about the age by verifying any of the following documents :-
Secondary School Leaving Certificate indicating date of birth,
LIC Policy,
Voters Identity Card,
Pension Payment Order,
Birth Certificate issued by the competent authority,
Passport, or
Any other document acceptable to the branches
Renewal of Accounts of Senior Citizens
Once the age of a Senior Citizen is verified for accepting a term deposit under this special scheme, bank shall not seek proof of age for renewal of the deposit or for accepting subsequent term deposits from the same depositor under this special scheme.
Treatment of Joint Depositors
For term deposits from Senior Citizens jointly, with other person below the age of sixty years, under this special scheme, it has to be ensured that the name of the Senior Citizen is noted as the first name in the application for such deposits.
Automatic Transfer to Nominee
For this special deposit scheme for Senior Citizens, there will be automatic transfer of deposits to the nominees of such depositors in the event of death of the depositor.
Eligibility for Members of Staff
Branches may pay additional interest to our retired staff members, who are senior citizens on their fresh term deposits and on renewals of existing term deposits as follows:
Period of Deposit
Normal Staff Privilege
As a Senior Citizen
Total extra interest
All Terms
1%
0.25%
1.25%
There is no restriction in regard to the minimum amount. However, the amount of maximum deposit shall be equal to the Terminal benefits plus Rs. 10 lacs per ex-staff member.
Senior Citizens also enjoy the following facilities :-
a)Waiver of Penalty for Premature Withdrawal :For all fresh term deposits and renewals under the Special Deposit Scheme for Senior Citizens, there will be no penal rate for premature withdrawal of term deposits. However, interest rate applicable in case of premature withdrawal of deposit will be the rate as prevailing at the time of opening the deposit account and as applicable for the period for which the deposit was actually kept with the bank.
(b)Free Remittance Facility :All deposit holders under the Special Deposit Scheme for Senior Citizens will be offered free remittance facility up to Rs. 5000/- (Rupees five thousand only) per month i.e. without payment of any commission. However, to avail of this free service, requisite funds to be remitted must be routed through the depositors Current or Savings account.
(c)Loan Facility :Depositors under this scheme will be eligible for loans as per Bank's guidelines.
For all these attractive deposit schemes, please contact your nearest UCO Bank branch.
UCO Sunshine Recurring Deposit Scheme with add-on benefits like anywhere banking, standing instructions etc., is designed to give additional facilities to those customers who desire to make a SYSTEMATIC INVESTEMENT PLAN on a monthly basis with higher returns and to accumulate a pre-determined corpus in a specified period.
Who can open
A person in his/her own name OR
Two or more person, in their joint names.
By a natural guardian, i.e father or mother on behalf of the minor, by guardian appointed by court.
Age of the Accountholder
Minors above 5 years represented by their Parents/Guardians.
Resident Indians above 18 years of age and not exceeding 65 years as on date of opening of the accounts.
Pattern of Deposit -
Minimum monthly installment Rs. 500/- AND in multiples thereof.
Maximum monthly installment amount of Rs. 10 lac.
Period of Deposit
Minimum 12 monthly installments, and thereon in the blocks 24 months, 36 months, 48 months and upto 60 months.
Rate of Interest
As applicable and linked to normal Term Deposit Scheme.
Nomination
The facility of nomination is available for USRDS Accounts.
Privileges for Senior Citizens /Staff /Ex-staff
Additional rate of interest (ROI) over and above applicable ROI relevant to Banks Term Deposit.
Loans
Loans may be granted subject to a maximum of 90% of the USRDS amount.
The minimum amount of loan, shall not be less than Rs. 2500/- and at least 6 monthly installments should have been paid.
Terms & Conditions
All other terms & conditions applicable for existing Recurring Deposit Scheme of the Bank are also applicable to USRDS.