Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Loan Scheme In India

The main objective of Kisan Credit Card Loan is to provide loans to farmers at a low rate of interest. Before this scheme, farmers relied on money lenders who charged a high rate of interest and were rigid on the due date. This posed a lot of problems to farmers especially when they suffered calamity such as hailstorm, drought, etc.

On the other hand, Kisan credit card loans charge a lower rate of interest, offer flexible repayment schedule. Moreover, crop insurance and collateral-free insurance is also provided to the user. Details of Kisan Credit Card Loan scheme are:

• The Interest rate offered on the loan may go as low as 2.00%
• Banks will not seek security on loans up to Rs. 1.60 lakh
• Crop insurance coverage against a variety of calamities is given to the users
• Farmer is provided insurance coverage against permanent disability, death, other risks is also provided to the farmer
• The repayment period is decided on the basis of harvesting of crop and its marketing period
• Maximum loan up to Rs. 3.00 lakh can be taken by the card holder
• Farmers that deposit their money in the kisan Credit Card account will get a high rate of interest
• Farmers are charged simple interest rate when they make prompt payment
• Compound interest is charged when cardholders fail to make timely payments

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Kisan credit card loan is provided to anyone who is engaged in agriculture, allied activities or other non-farming activities. Following is the detailed criteria to be eligible for Kisan Credit Card loan:

• Minimum Age – 18 years
• Maximum Age – 75 years
• In case a borrower is a senior citizen (age more than 60 years), a co-borrower is mandatory where the co-borrower should be a legal heir
• All farmers – individuals/joint cultivators, owners
• Tenant farmers, oral lessees, and sharecroppers, etc.
• SHGs or joint liability groups including tenant farmers

The documents that might be required by the bank to process Kisan Credit Card Loan scheme in India are:

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Kisan Credit Card Loan Application

• Visit a bank of choice that is offering Kisan credit card. If the bank allows KCC online application then download it
• Fill out the application form and submit it with the loan officer
• The loan officer after considering all the factors will set the Kisan credit card loan limit and ask for collateral if the loan amount is over Rs. 1.60 lakh
• Post processing the farmer will receive their Kisan credit card

Kisan Credit Card Loan Usage

Once the customer gets their credit card they can start using it right away to make cash withdrawals or direct purchases. Some banks also issue cheque book.

Customer must ensure that they pay back the amount promptly. This will ensure that only simple interest is applied on the loan and not compound interest. If simple interest is applied the farmer will have to pay less compared to compound interest where the payout will be more.

Top banks as well as many local banks are offering Kisan Credit Card schemes to its users. Some of them are given below.

State Bank of India – Many people prefer getting State Bank of India Kisan Credit Card. This is because the interest rate charged on SBI Kisan Credit Card starts from 2.00% p.a. on loans up to Rs. 3.00 lakh.

Punjab National Bank – PNB Kisan Credit Card’s application process is easy and farmers can expect quick processing of their application.

HDFC Bank – HDFC Bank is one of the leading private banks in India. The interest rate on their loans is around 9.00% and the maximum credit limit is Rs. 3.00 lakh. Besides this, cardholders can get a cheque book with credit limit up to  Rs. 25,000. The benefits do not stop there; if a farmer suffers from crop failure then they may get an extension on the loan for 4 years or more. The crops grown by using the loan fund is also insured against natural calamities or pest attacks.

Axis Bank – Axis Bank Kisan Credit Cards loans charge an interest rate of 8.85%. However, the bank provides loans which charge lower interest rate in accordance with government subvention schemes.

There are other local banks that offer Kisan Credit Card loans such as Odisha Gramya Bank, Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank, and so on.

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How can I apply for Kisan Credit Card loan?
You can visit the bank’s branch and apply for the loan directly using your Kisan Credit Card.

What is the interest rate applicable for Kisan Credit Card loan?
The interest rate is decided by the Bank and it depends on a number of factors such as past credit history of the farmer, area under farming, crop under cultivation, etc. However, RBI keeps a check on the maximum interest rate offered by the bank.

Do farmers also get insurance along with the Kisan Credit Card loan?
Yes, farmers also get insurance on Kisan credit card loans for personal accidents and assets and the National Crop Insurance Scheme covers the crops eligible for KCC.

In what areas can one use the loan on Kisan credit card?

• Expenses related to crop production
• Funds for day-to-day activities (Working Capital)
• Expenses towards the maintenance of farming assets and other allied activities such as dairy animals, etc.
• Marketing related expenses

I do not have a credit card or any loan till now. Can I apply for Kisan Credit Card?
Yes, if you are a farmer or are associated with allied activities related to farming or non-farming activities, you can apply for a Kisan Credit Card.