Frequently Asked Questions

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Smart Deposit
What is the difference between a Fixed Deposit & a Smart Deposit?

Smart Deposit (SD)

  • Best for short-term goals
  • Opening deposit: ₹300
  • Save any amount between ₹1 to ₹2lakhs (per month)
  • Add funds as often as you wish
  • Min time period: 28 days
  • Max time period: 1 year
  • Capped at ₹24 lakhs per year
  • Linkable to FIT Rules

Fixed Deposit (FD)

  • Optimal for long-term savings
  • Opening deposit: ₹1,000
  • Go big! Save (almost) any amount
  • One-time fund addition only
  • Min time period: 7 days
  • Max: 10 years
  • Capped at ₹1,00,00,000
  • Not linkable to FIT Rules


Quick fact: 87% of users on the Fi app utilise SDs to achieve their short-term goals.

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Our partner bank hosts your Savings Account and follows all security standards per applicable regulations.
Your money is always safe with our banking partner - Federal Bank, is covered under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Scheme. This insures your money up to ₹5 lakh.
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