Is PPF account a savings account?
Daniel Rodriguez
Published Mar 22, 2026
Is PPF account a savings account?
What are its benefits? Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a retirement savings scheme offered by the Government of India with the aim of providing a secure post-retirement life to everyone. The minimum deposit you must make in the account per financial year is Rs.500 and it can go up to Rs.1.5 lakh.
Can I transfer money to PPF account through Google pay?
It is available for download in Google Play Store. Using BHIM App (Bharat Interface for Money App), you can send and receive money instantly to your PPF Account through your mobile registered with your bank account. It is a secured network using which you can transfer money 24X7.
How can I change my Canara Bank branch online?
Steps to transfer the Canara Bank Account saving account from one branch to another branch
- (1) Personally Visit your Home Branch.
- (2) Give a written request to Transfer your Savings Account.
- (3) Submission of your KYC Documents.
- (4) Visit your New Branch.
- (5) Get your new IFSC code from your New Branch.
How can I check my post office PPF balance?
You can check your PPF account details including the balance under the ‘My Deposits’ section. Check PPF balance through missed call or SMS: Give a missed call to 9223766666 or send an SMS ‘BAL’ to the same number to get the balance.
Which PPF account is best?
Banks offer PPF accounts at the rate fixed by Indian Government. Current PPF interest rates offered by SBI, ICICI and all banks is 7.10% as applicable from 1st Jul 2021….PPF Interest Rate.
| PPF Account | Details |
|---|---|
| Lock in period | 15 years |
| Minimum Account | ₹ 500 |
| Tax on PPF interest | Nil, tax exempted |
How much I will get in PPF after 15 years?
PPF Calculation Examples for Different Investment Tenures
| Investment Period | Total PPF Investment | Total Interest Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 15 years | Rs. 1.5 lakh | Rs. 1.4 lakh |
| 20 years | Rs. 2 lakh | Rs. 2.88 lakh |
| 30 years | Rs. 3 lakh | Rs. 9 lakh |
Which bank gives highest interest rate on PPF?
State Bank of India (SBI)
State Bank of India (SBI), which is the largest bank in the country, offers the PPF scheme with a good interest rate. SBI has over 15,000 branches in India, therefore, getting access to the scheme is easy.
Can I do Neft to my PPF account?
NEFT or National Electronic Funds Transfer is a method for transfer of funds between bank accounts. It can be done online via Net-banking. You need to have a PPF account number and the IFSC of the bank branch with which the PPF account is held. NEFT can be done from both savings and current accounts.
Is Canara Bank a government bank?
The Bank is a Government of India undertaking, and carries on all banking business. The Bank was brought into existence by an ordinance passed on the 19th July 1969 by the Central Government. In terms of the ordinance the undertaking of the Canara Bank Ltd was vested to and transferred to the new bank.
Can I transfer my bank account to another branch?
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How can I link my PPF account to Canara Bank?
Go to the Canara Bank Online PPF Account Opening portal. On clicking the Proceed button you are taken to the Canara PPF registration page. You are required to provide and submit details such as name, date of birth, mobile number (for OTP verification) and email id.
Who are eligible for PPF account?
Eligibility: Any Indian citizen can open a PPF account either in his own name or on behalf of a minor. But, you can’t open a joint account or one for a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). Also, an individual can have only one account in his name.
