Save for your family/personal needs/future projects by adopting a saving culture.
Enjoy interest up to 2.75% p.a above the savings rate.
The scheme is opened to both members of the Association and the general public as well.
The Mutual Aid Flexi Plus Deposit Scheme is a scheme open to any person who wishes to save money monthly for a determined period of at least 5 years but not exceeding 20 years for the realisation of specific projects like educational expenses, house construction, purchase of land, wedding expenses, overseas travel, health care, purchase of car etc.
The initial deposit shall not be less than Rs 500 and further deposits shall be in multiples of Rs 100. The contributor to the scheme is given the flexibility to make deposits of a fixed amount monthly, to vary the deposit, or to deposit any amount at any time depending on his financial situation.
After each 5 years based on account open date.
Contribution can be made on a monthly basis or in a lump sum through:
- Check off from salary for members of the Association or other employees in the public sector.
- Bank standing order for the general public.
- Cash/office cheque payment (Personal cheques will not be accepted).
- Bank transfer to the following Bank Account No. of the Association:
- Mauritius Commercial Bank 010 704 647
- State Bank of Mauritius 610 301 0000 2233
- A minimum interest rate of 1.25% p.a above the ordinary bank savings rate is guaranteed for a period of at least 5 years. The applicable interest rate shall be adjusted in case of any change in the bank savings rate. For period exceeding 5 years, a higher interest rate is granted.
For different periods, benefits payable on maturity and early withdrawal are as follows:
| SN. | PLAN OPTED | BENEFITS ON MATURITY | BENEFITS ON EARLY WITHDRAWAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 years contribution | 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at 1.25% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. | 1. Withdrawal: 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at average savings rate of prior financial year. |
| 2 | 10 years contribution | 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at 1.75% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. | 1. Withdrawal < 5 years: 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at average savings rate of prior financial year. 2. 5 years <= Withdrawal < 10 years: 100% capital + accrued interest at 1.25% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. |
| 3 | 15 years contribution | 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at 2.25% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. | 1. Withdrawal < 5 years: 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at average savings rate of prior financial year. 2. 5 years <= Withdrawal < 10 years: 100% capital + accrued interest at 1.25% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. 3. 10 years <= Withdrawal < 15 years: 100% capital + accrued interest at 1.75% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. |
| 4 | 20 years contribution | 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at 2.75% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. | 1. Withdrawal < 5 years: 100% capital contribution + accrued interest at average savings rate of prior financial year. 2. 5 years <= Withdrawal < 10 years: 100% capital + accrued interest at 1.25% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. 3. 10 years <= Withdrawal < 15 years: 100% capital + accrued interest at 1.75% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. 4. 15 years <= Withdrawal < 20 years: 100% capital + accrued interest at 2.25% p.a above average savings rate of prior financial year. |
- The scheme helps to realize a specific project.
- It encourages people to save for the future.
- It allows withdrawal at anytime.
- It allows withdrawal of accrued interest only (money back) on maturity and re-investment of capital for further period up to 20 years.
- The rate of return is guaranteed.
Yes, subject to the following:
- For accounts held for specific period of 5 years or more or in case of death, full benefits are payable.
- For accounts held for a period of less than 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, the applicable interest rate will be adjusted and will not be in any case less than the ordinary bank savings rate.