Nova Savings Account

The Nova Savings Account is a unique savings account that lets you manage all your financial needs anytime. Enjoy the complete financial package with free NEFT and other benefits just for you. With ease in eligibility criteria, it is very easy to open this savings account.

Monthly Balance

Average Monthly Balance (AMB)
of Rs. 5,000/-

Attractive Interest Rates

Earn up to 4%* interest on our Nova Savings Account
balance¹

Free Cash Withdrawals

Free access to all domestic VISA ATMs
Free cash withdrawals at
Kotak Bank ATMs

Classic Debit Card( Standard Charges)

Make your everyday payments with ease using Classic Debit Card. For further information,
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Kotak ActivMoney

Convert savings account balance above a certain amount into Term Deposits with Kotak ActivMoney

Free at-par cheque

Enjoy upto 25 cheque leaves free per quarter using Kotak Bank's Nova Savings Account

Transfer Money

Free NEFT/RTGS (only through Net Banking)

Digital Banking

Free Phone Banking, Net Banking and Mobile Banking

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Disclaimer

Nova/Classic Savings Account is available in Semi-urban/rural branches only.

1 Daily balances in Savings Account up to Rs. 1 lakh continue to earn 3.50% p.a. interest. W.e.f. Dec 11, 2020, interest rate of 4% p.a. will be applicable on daily balances in Savings Account over Rs. 1 lakh and up to Rs. 1 crore while interest rate on daily balances in Savings Account above Rs. 1 crore stands revised at 3.50% p.a. These interest rates are applicable for Resident Accounts only.

Example: If End of Day Savings Account balance is Rs. 1,50,000, then Rs. 1,00,000 will earn interest of 3.50% p.a. and Rs. 50,000 (being the balance in excess of Rs. 1,00,000), will earn interest of 4.00% p.a.

2 Limits apply.

All benefits are subject to terms, conditions and exclusions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Average Monthly Balance (AMB) requirement calculated for savings account?

Average Monthly Balance is calculated by dividing the sum of all ‘End of Day’ balances in a month by the number of days in that month.

Average Monthly Balance is calculated by dividing the sume of all ‘End of Day’ balances in a month by the number of days in that month.

Please refer the following illustration for the calculation of AMB.

Sample Bank Statement:

Sr. no.	Date	Narration	Withdrawal	Deposit	Closing balance
1	January 1^st, 2012	Opening Balance			Rs. 10,000/-
2	January 10^th, 2012	ECS Credit-VD		Rs. 10,000/-	Rs. 20,000/-
3	January 16^th, 2012	Cash Withdrawal	Rs. 5,000/-		Rs. 15,000/-
4	January 25^th, 2012	Cheque Deposit- MICR Clearing		Rs. 20,000/-	Rs. 35,000/-
5	January 28^th, 2012	HPCL Petrol Pump POS 43860000000012	Rs. 1,000/-		Rs. 34,000/-
6	January 30^th, 2012	Cash Deposit Mumbai		Rs. 9,000/-	Rs. 43,000/-
7	January 31^st , 2012	Funds Transfer	Rs. 25,000/-		Rs. 18,000/-

AMB Calculation:

Sr. No.	Time Period	Calculation	Amount (Rs.)
1	EOD Balance from January 1^st, 2012 to January 9^th, 2012	Rs. 10,000/- x 9	Rs. 90,000/-
2	EOD Balance from January 10^th, 2012 to January 15^th, 2012	Rs. 20,000/- x 6	Rs. 1,20,000/-
3	EOD Balance from January 16^th, 2012 to January 24^th, 2012	Rs. 15,000/- x 9	Rs. 1,35,000/-
4	EOD Balance from January 25^th, 2012 to January 27^th, 2012	Rs. 35,000/- x 3	Rs. 1,05,000/-
5	EOD Balance from January 28^th, 2012 to January 29^th, 2012	Rs. 34,000/- x 2	Rs. 68,000/-
6	EOD Balance for January 30^th, 2012	Rs. 43,000/- x 1	Rs. 43,000/-
7	EOD Balance for January 31^st , 2012	Rs. 18,000/- x 1	Rs. 18,000/-
	Total EOD balances for the month January 2012		Rs. 5,79,000/-
	Divide by the no. of days in the month		31
	Average Monthly Balance (AMB)		Rs. 18677.42/-