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Bank of India National Pension Scheme (NPS)

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Bank of India is one of the leading Points of Presence (POP) for the National Pension Scheme (NPS) launched by the Central Government. Hence, you can open an NPS account Read more...with Bank of India to save for your post-retirement life.
Mbr> You can make regular contributions to such an account. The rules allow you to withdraw up to 60% of your fund’s value upon turning 60. Besides, you can purchase an annuity with the remaining amount to get a steady pension for your old age. Read less


The Bank of India National Pension Scheme (NPS) is an extremely popular pension-cum-investment scheme, which helps people save for old age so that they can have a financially secure post-retirement life.

NPS was launched by the Central Government and is designed to provide old age security to Indian citizens. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) manages the NPS. Besides, it also allows certain financial institutions, known as Point of Presence (POP), to offer NPS to their customers. Bank of India is a POP for NPS investments in the country. If you are keen to save and invest for your retirement, read this blog because it discusses the benefits of a Bank of India NPS account in detail.

Overview of the NPS Scheme

The NPS was launched by the Government to help people create a retirement fund for themselves so that they can get a pension after their superannuation. NPS is a market-linked scheme, which means the value of a subscriber's investments change based on market movements.

Subscribers can make regular contributions to their NPS account before turning 60. They can withdraw up to 60% of their fund's value upon turning 60 years of age. With the remaining, they can purchase an annuity.

Bank of India NPS Details

If you are wondering how to open an NPS account with Bank of India, then look no further. You can choose the online or the offline route to do so.

For the online route, you should visit the Bank of India’s website. However, if you want to make investments offline, you will have to visit one of the bank’s branches, which are designated to accept NPS investments.

The NPS scheme offers two kinds of accounts – Tier 1 and Tier 2. If you choose to subscribe to NPS, you have to open a Tier 1 account. However, it is your choice to open a Tier 2 account, which means you can choose to either open a Tier 2 account or not. But, to open a Tier 2 account, you need to have a Tier 1 account.

The main objective of a Tier 1 account is to allow you to save for your retirement. Hence, you cannot withdraw your funds from a Tier I account before turning 60, but there are certain exceptions to it. For example, you can make a partial withdrawal after 3 years of opening a Tier 1 account for the higher education of yourself, your spouse, or children. That said, you get tax benefits on your Tier 1 investments.

On the other hand, you can withdraw your funds anytime from a Tier 2 account, but it does not offer any tax benefits.

Eligibility Criteria to Open Bank of India (BOI) NPS Account

Please find below the eligibility criteria to open an NPS account with BOI:

  • You should be between 18 to 70 years of age.

  • You must be a citizen of India. Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and Non-resident Indians (NRIs) can also invest in NPS.

  • You have to make a minimum initial contribution of ₹ 500 in a Tier I account. If you decide to open a Tier II account, you must make a minimum initial contribution of ₹ 1,000 in it.

  • You have to follow Bank of India’s KYC norms to open an NPS account with it.

  • It is mandatory to submit your photos, age proof, identity proof, and address proof to open an NPS account with Bank of India.

Key Features of BOI NPS

It is important to know the key features of the BOI NPS scheme before investing in it. So, please find below its key features:

  1. The BOI NPS scheme is a voluntary defined contribution scheme. By “voluntary,” it means that it is entirely up to a person to decide whether to subscribe to the scheme or not. “Defined contribution” means that if you decide to open a Tier 1 NPS account, you have to mandatorily invest a minimum ₹ 1,000 in it annually.

  2. If you opt for the BOI NPS scheme, you will have to open a Tier 1 account. Along with that, you will have an option to open a Tier 2 account.

  3. A Tier 1 account offers tax benefits but you cannot make withdrawals from it before turning 60, unless for specified purposes. However, a Tier 2 account lets you withdraw your funds anytime but does not offer any tax benefits.

  4. An investor has two options to manage his funds when he opts for the BOI NPS Scheme: Auto and Active.

  5. “Auto” is the default option under which your funds are managed automatically based on your age profile.

  6. The “Active” option gives a choice to subscribers to allocate their investments across asset classes like E (Equity), C (Corporate Bonds), G (Government Securities), & A (Alternate Investment Funds).

Having discussed the key features of BOI NPS, let us talk about its tax benefits.

Tax Advantages of BOI NPS

The BOI NPS scheme offers tax benefits, which are explained below:

  1. A subscriber can claim a tax deduction of up to ₹ 1.5 lakh annually under Section 80C for his Tier 1 NPS contributions.

  2. On top of it, he can claim another tax deduction of up to ₹ 50,000 per year under sub-section 80CCD (1B) for his Tier 1 contributions.

  3. NPS is an EEE (exempt-exempt-exempt) investment product. The contributions made to an NPS account are exempt from tax. The return earned on an NPS account is tax-exempt. At the end, when a subscriber makes an exit from the scheme, the lump sum amount is also tax-exempt.

  4. Being an EEE investment product, NPS offers attractive post-tax returns.

  5. Some salaried individuals subscribe to BOI NPS under the employer-employee model. And, their employer contributes to their Tier 1 account on their behalf. Such employees can claim a tax deduction for a maximum of 10% of their basic salary plus dearness allowance under Section 80CCD (2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum contribution required to invest in Bank of India NPS?

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The minimum initial contribution in a Tier 1 BOI NPS account is ₹ 500, but the minimum yearly contribution in a Tier 1 account is ₹ 1,000. The minimum initial contribution in a Tier 2 account is ₹ 1,000, but the minimum yearly contribution is nil.

What are the different types of NPS accounts offered by Bank of India?

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Bank of India offers two kinds of NPS accounts: Tier 1 and Tier 2. If you decide to subscribe to NPS, it is necessary to open a Tier 1 account but it is optional to open a Tier 2 account.

What are the exit options and withdrawal rules under Bank of India NPS?

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You can withdraw your funds anytime from a Tier 2 account. But, you cannot withdraw your funds from your Tier 1 account before turning 60, with certain exceptions.

What are the investment options available in BOI NPS?

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You have two investment options under the scheme: Auto and Active. Under “Auto,” your funds are automatically managed according to your age profile. Under “Active,” you can allocate your investments to asset classes like Equity, Corporate Bonds, Government Securities, and Alternate Investment Funds.

What is an NPS calculator?

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An NPS calculator is a free online tool that can help you estimate the maturity value of your NPS contributions. It can also help you estimate how much monthly pension you will get post-retirement.

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