Fixed Deposit Calculator Malaysia

Calculate your fixed deposit interest returns, maturity value, and compound earnings.

Total Interest Earned

RM350.00

Principal AmountRM10,000.00
Maturity ValueRM10,350.00
Nominal Interest Rate3.5%
Effective Annual Yield (EAY)3.500%

Formula Breakdown

  1. At Maturity: Total Interest = Principal × Nominal Rate × (Months / 12)
  2. Compound Interest: Maturity Value = Principal × (1 + Nominal Rate / Compounding Periods per Year)^(Compounding Periods per Year × Years)
  3. Effective Annual Yield = (1 + Nominal Rate / Compounding Periods per Year)^(Compounding Periods per Year) - 1

Assumptions

  • Assumes a flat annual rate throughout the entire deposit tenure.
  • Calculations assume a standard year division (e.g. 12 months, or 365 days depending on compounding adjustments).
  • Tax-free interest: Under Malaysian tax law, interest income earned by individuals from fixed deposits is fully tax-exempt.
  • Deposits made with PIDM member banks are protected up to RM250,000.

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Rates last reviewed: 2026-05-20 · Accuracy: official

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