Post Office National Savings Certificates: 5 Things To Know

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NSC offers a return of 8 per cent, which is compounded annually but payable at maturity.India Post or Department of Posts, the postal system
of the country, provides a range of services
India Post, which has a network of over 1.5 lakh post offices across the country, offers several savings schemes with different interest
rates
on a quarterly basis
One such savings scheme offered by post office is National Savings Certificates, according to its official website, indiapost.gov.in.Here
are 5 things to know about the post office National Savings Certificates (NSC):1
Eligibility: A single holder type certificate can be purchased by an adult for himself/herself or on behalf of a minor or by a minor,
Amount: The minimum amount required for opening an NSC account is Rs
100 in multiples of Rs
100
However, there is no upper limit on NSC investments.3
Interest Rates: NSC offers a return of 8 per cent, which is compounded annually but payable at maturity
An NSC of Rs
100 will offer Rs
Transfer of certificates: At the time of transfer of certificates from one person to another, old certificates will not be discharged
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