Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Canara Bank vs Union Bank: FD Rate Comparison 2026
Two big Indian banks, Canara Bank and Union Bank, are offering money‑saving plans called fixed deposits.
Canara Bank gives a bit higher interest for most regular plans, while Union Bank is slightly better for a special 555‑day plan.
For people who want to save for five years and get tax help, Canara Bank also offers a better rate.
Both banks protect your money up to Rs 5 lakh with a government insurance scheme.
If you want the best return, look at the 555‑day plan; if you want steady rates for one to five years, Canara Bank is usually better.
Canara Bank offers FD rates 3.00%–6.60% for general citizens and 3.00%–7.10% for seniors on deposits under Rs 3 crore.
Union Bank offers FD rates 2.70%–6.65% for general citizens and 3.20%–7.15% for seniors.
The highest 555‑day rate is 6.60% (7.10% for seniors) at Canara and 6.65% (7.15% for seniors) at Union.
Across 1‑ to 5‑year standard tenures, Canara Bank provides 6.25% while Union offers 6.20%–6.00%.
For five‑year tax‑saving FDs, Canara gives 6.25% (6.75% seniors) versus Union’s 6.00% (6.50% seniors).
- Who
- Canara Bank and Union Bank of India
- What
- Comparison of fixed deposit interest rates for 2026
- When
- 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To help investors choose the bank offering higher returns
- Highest 555‑day rate (general)
- Canara 6.60% vs Union 6.65%
- Highest 555‑day rate (senior)
- Canara 7.10% vs Union 7.15%
- Tax‑saving FD rate (general)
- Canara 6.25% vs Union 6.00%
- Tax‑saving FD rate (senior)
- Canara 6.75% vs Union 6.50%
- Deposit insurance
- Covered up to Rs 5 lakh per depositor per bank by DICGC
- Deposit limit
- Up to Rs 3 crore for general rates, Rs 5 lakh insured