Save ₹10,000+ on Personal Loans: Zero Processing Fee Offers from Banks

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Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

Personal Loans

When you’re taking out a ₹5 lakh personal loan, even a 2% processing fee adds up to ₹10,000. But thanks to limited-period offers from several banks, you could waive that fee entirely. Here’s what to know:

Personal Loans


🏦 Banks Offering Zero Processing Fee

Bank Regular Fee Zero-Fee Scenario
Bank of India Standard applies Waived for select loan categories during promotions paisabazaar.com+12livemint.com+12facebook.com+12
IndusInd Bank Up to 3–3.5% Zero fee on digital applications, e.g., May 13–16, 2025
Union Bank of India 0.5% Often waived during special campaigns
ICICI Bank 0.99–2.5% Online discounts at times
State Bank of India 1–1.5% Lower or zero fees during festive periods
HDFC Bank 1–2.5% Waivers available for select customers
Kotak Bank Up to 2.5% 0% fee offers for salaried employees occasionally
Yes Bank Up to 2.5% Occasionally waives fees on select offers

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What You Should Do

  1. Check bank websites for current zero-fee offers.

  2. Apply digitally—most zero-fee deals are tied to online applications.

  3. Read terms carefully—some offers exclude pre-approved customers or have minimum loan amounts.

  4. Act quickly—these are limited-time deals and can change overnight.


Bottom Line

Choosing a zero processing fee personal loan can save you ₹10,000–12,500 upfront. Be sure to compare with other loan charges—like interest rates and foreclosure fees—but waiving the processing fee is a smart starting point that reduces overall borrowing costs.

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