Savings Max Savings Account FAQs

Your one stop for all queries regarding your product benefits, eligibility, setting up a new account, digital activation and more

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Product benefits*

Your Account gets you a total value benefit of over INR 26,000. Click here to know more - Savings Max Account - Open Savings Max Account for Max Savings with HDFC Bank

  • Accidental hospitalisation cover of Rs. 1 lakh*

  • Daily cash allowance* of Rs. 1,000 per day of hospitalisation for a maximum of 15 days (reimbursement cover, and is only available for the first holder of the account)

  • Accidental death insurance cover of up to Rs. 10 lac* - Restricted to deaths caused by vehicular accidents (road/rail/air) only

*For the above claims to be processed, at least 1 Point Of Sales (POS) purchase should be made using the Debit Card in the 3 months prior to the date of the accident

  • Death Cover by Air / Road / Rail - Sum Insured up to Rs. 15 lac* on your Platinum Debit Card (Debit Card should be active at retail OR on-line stores at least once every 30 days to keep the free Personal Death Insurance cover on their Debit Card active)

  • Additional International Air Coverage of flat Rs.3 Crore on purchase of air ticket using your Debit Card

  • Fire & Burglary for the items purchased under Debit Card (upto 90 days) - Sum assured Rs. 2 lakhs

  • Loss of checked baggage - Sum assured Rs. 2 lakhs (For any Claims under Fire & Burglary Insurance/ Loss of checked baggage Insurance to be accepted & processed, the cardholder should have carried out at least 1 purchase transaction using the Debit Card, within 3 months prior to the event date) 

*Terms & Conditions apply 

  • Free Unlimited ATM transactions at HDFC Bank ATMs

  • 15 Free ATM transactions/month at non-HDFC Bank domestic ATMs 

  • Nil Demat A/c opening charges*

  • Waiver of Annual Maintenance Charges for the 1st year on Demat Account 

  • 66% Off on Demat Annual Maintenance Charges on doing 1 transaction per annum from 2nd year onwards

  • Trade for free - Get 5Lakh of Free cash volume (up to 90 days)

  • Delivery brokerage (post free volume) of 0.20% ​​​​​​​

    *T&C apply | The above offering is only for a new Demat & Trading A/c opening

  • Get up to 90% finance on the on-road price of a vehicle and 7 year tenure when you apply for an Auto Loan

  • Save Rs. 2,375 and get a 50% discount on the processing fees when you apply for a Two Wheeler Loan

*T&C apply

  • 50% discount on locker rental^, calculated on a pro-rata basis for the first year of allotment.

  • 50% discount on the issuance charges when you load a minimum of USD 2,000 (or equivalent) on a Forex Plus Card at any branch

  • 50% discount on the issuance of a Gift Plus Card when you load a minimum of Rs. 5,000 on the card through the branch or via NetBanking

  • Free Platinum Debit Card worth INR 850 with airport lounge access

  • Free demand drafts on HDFC Bank locations, up to Rs. 1 lakh per day

  • Free passbook facility for all individual account holders

  • Free lifetime BillPay & InstaAlerts for all account holders

  • Free passbook available at home branch for individual account holders

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  • Money Maximizer converts surplus savings into higher interest Fixed Deposits.
  • It offers both the high returns of Fixed Deposits and the flexibility of a Savings Account.
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  • Sweep-in means that whenever the funds in your Savings Account are running low for a purchase or transaction, the bank will transfer the deficit amount from your Fixed Deposit to your Savings Account without affecting your interest rate in your Fixed Deposit. This can help you in a pinch when there is an emergency like sudden hospital bills, buying a vehicle, or any other personal crisis. Sweep-in allows transferring funds from Fixed Deposits to Savings Accounts when needed.
  • The Sweep-Out Facility automatically transfers excess funds from your Savings Account into a Fixed Deposit, offering higher interest rates.

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Fees and charges

Average Monthly Balance (AMB) for Metro / Urban / Semi Urban/ Rural - ₹25,000 or having an FD Relationship with the Bank (Min ₹1.50 lakh in Metro/ Urban location & Min ₹1 lakh in Semi Urban/Rural location). Non-maintenance charges applicable*

*T&C apply

For consolidated Savings Fees & Charges (w.e.f. 1st August 2025) Click Here

Getting started with your new account*

You can track your welcome kit or card status online using your reference number. If not received in 7 working days, reach out to support. 

Here’s how you can register for Net Banking - 

Just head to the App Store/Google Play and search “HDFC Bank MobileBanking”. Once installed, register using your Customer ID & OTP.

Not necessarily! You can register directly using your debit card details or Customer ID + OTP.

Yes! You can set your registered mobile number or a User ID as your login once registered. Go to settings in the app to update.

It could be due to network or mismatch in details. Ensure you’re using your registered mobile number and latest app version. Try again or contact support.

Activating & Using Your Debit Card

You can activate it via MobileBanking, NetBanking or at any HDFC Bank ATM. Just use your ATM PIN for the first time to enable.

Set your PIN via MobileBanking, NetBanking, or by visiting an ATM. Choose what's easiest for you. 

Yes, but you’ll need to enable international usage from your app or NetBanking first.

Block it immediately via MobileBanking or NetBanking. You can also request a replacement card in a few taps. 

UPI & Bill Payments

Open the HDFC Bank Mobile App ➝ Go to UPI ➝ Create a new UPI ID and link your account. It's instant!

PayZapp is our payments app for bill payments, offers, and shopping. Download from app store and register using your mobile number. 

Electricity, water, broadband, DTH, credit cards, and more. You can also recharge FASTag and mobile instantly.

Yes! You can set AutoPay for bills via MobileBanking. Choose your biller and frequency once.

Making Your First Transactions

Use UPI, IMPS, NEFT or RTGS from your MobileBanking or NetBanking. UPI is fastest and free. 

In NetBanking, go to Funds Transfer > Activate TP Transfer. You may need debit card details and OTP. 

  • UPI: Real-time, 24x7, no charges 
  • IMPS: Real-time, bank account based 
  • NEFT: Bank hours only, batch processing 

Login to Mobile/NetBanking ➝ Go to Funds Transfer ➝ Add Beneficiary ➝ Enter details ➝ Authenticate via OTP. 

Investing with SmartWealth / Mutual Funds

SmartWealth offers insurance + market-linked returns, while FDs offer fixed returns. It’s for long-term planning. 

Yes, KYC is mandatory for any investments. It’s a one-time, simple process. 

Absolutely! Login to Mobile/NetBanking ➝ Invest ➝ Select Mutual Funds ➝ Set up SIP in minutes. 

Fixed Deposits & Savings Options

Log into Mobile/NetBanking ➝ Select Open FD ➝ Enter amount & tenure ➝ Confirm with OTP.

You can start an FD with as little as Rs. 5,000.

Yes, you can close an FD anytime via MobileBanking. Partial withdrawals are allowed in Sweep-in FDs. 

If your savings go above a set limit, extra funds are auto-transferred to an FD — helping you earn more. 

Security & Support

Use Mobile/NetBanking ➝ Cards ➝ Block Card. You can also call PhoneBanking at 1800 1600 / 1800 2600 / 022-61606161 or visit our Help Section

Visit ‘Customer Care’ in the Mobile Banking app or website ➝ Select your issue ➝ Track it easily using your reference number. 

You can update it at an ATM, branch, or using your NetBanking profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use Mobile App ➝ Dashboard or just give a missed call to 1800 270 3333 from your registered number.

Yes, NetBanking is accessible globally — just ensure you have your Customer ID and OTP-ready mobile number.

Yes! You can view and manage multiple HDFC Bank accounts using one login in the Mobile App.

Call us anytime at 1800 1600 / 1800 2600 / 022-61606161 or visit our Help Section.