Do you want to withdraw your fixed deposit amount before the maturity period? Looking for a formal sample letter to bank requesting for the premature withdrawal of your fixed deposit? Find it here.
Fixed Deposits (FD) are one of the most popular and safe means of investments. A majority of population invest their amounts on FD as it is risk-free. There are few types of FDs like the regular FD, flexi FD, RD (recurring deposit), 5-year tax saver FD etc. The depositor deposits money with the bank for a fixed period of time. The rate of interest is slightly higher for Fixed Deposits.
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The depositor receives a certificate/passbook/receipt on investing the amount in FD. On maturity, the depositor receives the principal amount along with the interest. Usually, there is a locking period for FDs and you are not supposed to touch the money till the date of maturity. However, in case of urgent need of money, you can withdraw your FD before the maturity date. When you decide to withdraw the amount from your FD before the maturity date, you need to request and notify the bank on the same. You can give a letter to the bank requesting for the premature withdrawal of FD.
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A plain paper letter is always a better option. Write your name and contact details on the top left.
From
Your Name as in the bank records
Your complete postal address as in the bank records
Your mobile no.
email id, if you have one.
City name
Date in dd/mm/yyyy format
To
The Chief Manager
Bank Name
Branch Name
City name
Sub: Request for Premature Withdrawal of FD - Reg.
I hold a Savings Bank account with your branch and my SB A/c no. is ________ (write here your SB a/c no.). I had opened a Fixed Deposit on ______ date. (mention the date on which you opened the FD) for an amount of Rs._____/- (mention the amount).
I would like to inform you that I am in urgent financial need and hence would like to withdraw my FD before the maturity date. Following are the details of my FD:
FD / Receipt No. ___________
Amount ___________________
Date of Maturity __________
I would further request you to transfer the amount along with the interest accrued as on date, to my SB account. Please do the needful at the earliest.
Your Signature
Your full name in brackets
In case of premature withdrawal of FD, the rate of interest calculated won't be the same as the rate of interest that was offered at the time of opening the FD. There are few banks which might charge a penalty for premature withdrawal, though not in all cases.
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A depositor can also take a loan against an FD or can even take an overdraft against the Fixed Deposits. It is good to take a few FDs on smaller amounts than to take one on a bigger amount.
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