Bandhan Bank, a pan-India universal bank, has launched a new programme called ‘INSPIRE’ exclusively for senior citizens. The programme offers up to 8.35% interest per annum on fixed deposits, with a tenor of 500 days. Senior citizens can also avail of a 7.5% p.a. interest rate for Tax Saver FD. The programme also provides life care benefits, such as special discounts on medicines, diagnostic services, and medical treatments. Concessions on doctor consultations, medical check-ups, and dental care are also offered through partner healthcare service providers.
The bank plans to include additional features like direct access to phone banking officers to ease the banking experience of senior citizen customers. Bandhan Bank has dedicated senior citizen desks at its branches to provide personalized service to senior citizens.
Specially trained executives are assigned to handhold senior citizen customers who wish to avail banking services anytime and from anywhere through mobile app, internet banking, SMS banking, and missed call banking. Sujoy Roy, Head of Branch Banking, said that Bandhan Bank recognizes the importance and need of financial independence at all ages and has come up with this comprehensive bouquet of benefits meticulously designed for senior citizens.
