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Charges under APY

National pension trust

Under APY, two types of charges are levied. They are:

  • Account charges
  • Charges for non-payment or delayed payment of contributions

The list of charges under each category are given below

Account Charges

Find the list of account-related charges below:

Sr.No CRA Charges Amount (₹)
1 Account Opening Charges 15.00
2 Annual Maintenance Charges 20.00
3 Downgrade/Upgrade Charges 25.00
4 Transaction Charges NIL

NOTE:The above-mentioned charges exclude the applicable taxes.

Charges for Non-Payment or Delayed Payment of Contributions

You will be charged fees and overdue interest on non-payment and delayed payment of the prescribed contribution amount. From time to time, PFRDA, in consultation with the Central Government, prescribes the below charges along with their method of application.

Find the list of charges for non-payment or delayed payment of contributions below:

Sr. No. Contribution per month Penalty  (₹)
1 Up to ₹ 100/- 1.00
2 Between ₹ 101/- to ₹ 500/- 2.00
3 Between ₹ 501/- to ₹ 100/- 5.00
4 ₹ 1001/- and above 10.00

NOTE: The above-mentioned charges exclude the applicable taxes.

It is advisable to avoid the above-mentioned charges by contributing to your account with the prescribed amount and within the prescribed time limit.

Important FAQs

Will I have to pay any charges for account maintenance of APY account?
Yes, deductions will continue to be made to your APY account for account maintenance and other related charges on a periodic basis. You need to maintain balance in the bank account linked with APY.
Will I be charged any amount if the contribution to my APY account gets delayed?
Yes, if the contribution to your APY account gets delayed beyond the due date, your account will be charged with an overdue interest for the delayed period.
What are the account opening charges under APY?
CRA charges Rs. 15 as the APY account opening fee.
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