Difference Between Treasury Bills and Fixed Deposits
Treasury Bills | Category | Fixed Deposits |
---|---|---|
Fixed |
Interest Rate
Same
|
Fixed |
Paid at the end of the period |
Interest Income
Same
|
Paid at the end of the period |
40,000 (via the CAL portal) |
Minimum Investment
Different
|
Varies |
Till Maturity |
Lock‑in Period
Same
|
Till Maturity |
Government Risk |
Risk Exposure
Different
|
Issuing Bank risk |
No withholding tax, interest income liable to income tax |
Tax
Different
|
5% withholding tax, interest income liable to income tax |
Why Choose Treasury Bills?
Capital Alliance PLC is a CBSL & Government Authorized Primary Dealer of Government Treasuries