Feature |
TDR (Term Deposit Receipt) |
STDR (Special Term Deposit Receipt) |
Full Form |
Term Deposit
Receipt |
Special Term
Deposit Receipt |
Type of Interest Payment |
Periodic
payout (monthly/quarterly/half-yearly/annually) |
Cumulative
(paid at maturity with compounding) |
Payout Mode |
Interest is credited
regularly to the savings/current account |
Interest is compounded
quarterly and paid on maturity |
Best Suited For |
Individuals
looking for regular income |
Individuals
looking for wealth accumulation |
Tenure Options |
Generally
ranges from 7 days to 10 years |
Same tenure
as TDR (but commonly used for 1–10 years) |
Interest Rate |
Slightly
lower than STDR due to periodic payout |
Slightly higher due to compounding effect |