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Bank of Baroda vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank Personal Loan: Which Is Better?

Written by KhatuLoans Editorial Team · Edited by Hemant Kumar, Founder and Editor · Figures checked · Information only, not a loan provider

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank share the lowest published starting personal loan rate at 9.99%, against 10.40% at Bank of Baroda. On ₹5 lakh over 5 years the monthly EMI is ₹10,722 at Bank of Baroda, ₹10,621 at HDFC Bank and ₹10,621 at ICICI Bank, a gap of ₹6,068 in total interest. Your approved rate depends on your credit profile and the amount, so treat a starting rate as the best case. Figures are from each loan provider's own website, checked 12 October 2026.

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Key facts: Bank of Baroda vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank personal loan

  • Starting rate: Bank of Baroda 10.40%, HDFC Bank 9.99%, ICICI Bank 9.99%. This is the lowest rate each loan provider advertises for a personal loan, not the rate everyone is offered.
  • Gap between starting rates: 0.41 percentage points between the lowest and the highest.
  • Top of the published range: Bank of Baroda up to 17.75%.
  • Maximum tenure: Bank of Baroda 7 years, ICICI Bank 7 years. HDFC Bank does not state one in months or years.
  • Type of loan provider: Bank of Baroda is a public sector bank; HDFC Bank is a private bank; ICICI Bank is a private bank. Banks and NBFCs price floating rates differently.
  • Official websites: bankofbaroda.bank.in, hdfc.bank.in, icici.bank.in.
  • Pages checked: 3 official pages opened for this loan type.
  • Loan types with a published rate: Bank of Baroda 4, HDFC Bank 4, ICICI Bank 6 (out of 8 we track).
  • EMI on ₹5 lakh over 5 years: Bank of Baroda ₹10,722, HDFC Bank ₹10,621, ICICI Bank ₹10,621 a month, at each starting rate.
  • Total interest on the same loan: Bank of Baroda ₹1,43,332, HDFC Bank ₹1,37,264, ICICI Bank ₹1,37,264.
  • Last checked: 12 October 2026, on each loan provider's own website.

Who each loan provider suits on a personal loan

Built only from figures the loan providers publish. It says where each one is ahead on paper, not who will approve you.

Where Bank of Baroda stands

No clear edge on the published figures we could compare for a personal loan. Check the table below and the Key Fact Statement.

Pick HDFC Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting rate (9.99%)

Pick ICICI Bank if you want

  • A joint-lowest published starting rate (9.99%)
  • The most complete published terms for this loan (5 of 5 details)

Bank of Baroda vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank personal loan: rate, fees and tenure

Starting personal loan rates as published: Bank of Baroda from 10.40%, HDFC Bank from 9.99% and ICICI Bank from 9.99%. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are lower at the starting rate, but the top of each range and your own credit profile decide what you are offered.

DetailBank of BarodaHDFC BankICICI Bank
Published rateFloating 10.40% to 17.75%; fixed 11.00% to 18.05% (varies by category and CIBIL)Starting from 9.99%Starts at 9.99% p.a.
Rate basisFloating: Repo-linked (BRLLR) + spread; fixed: 1-year MCLR + spreadNot publishedfixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship
Loan amountRs 1 lakh (metro/urban); Rs 0.50 lakh (rural/semi-urban) to Rs 20 lakhUp to Rs 50 LakhRs 50,000 to Rs 50,00,000
Maximum tenure84 months (govt employees with BoB salary account)Not published84 months (min 12 months)
Processing feeNil for govt employees with BoB salary account; otherwise 1.00% to 2.00% + GST, min Rs 1,000 + GST, max Rs 10,000 + GSTNot publishedUp to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes
Prepayment / foreclosureNot publishedNot publishedForeclosure allowed after 1 EMI; no foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs, charges may apply before per service charges
Eligibility (as published)Min age 21; max age 60 (salaried) / 65 (non-salaried) incl. tenure; FOIR 40%-75%; rate linked to CIBIL, no minimum statedNot publishedSalaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferred
Other terms published
  • Floating and fixed rate options
  • Loan up to Rs 20 lakh
  • Tenure up to 84 months for eligible govt employees
  • Repayment via cheque, bank transfer or cash
  • Zero documentation
  • Quick approval
  • Flexible tenure
  • No foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs
  • Tenure up to 84 months
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed rates from 9.99% p.a.
Official sourcebankofbaroda.bank.in/loans/personal-loan/baroda-personal-loanhdfc.bank.in/personal-loanicici.bank.in/personal-banking/loans/personal-loan

EMI illustration: ₹5 lakh over 5 years

Loan providerRate usedMonthly EMITotal interestTotal repayable
Bank of Baroda10.40%₹10,722₹1,43,332₹6,43,332
HDFC Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264
ICICI Bank9.99%₹10,621₹1,37,264₹6,37,264

Illustration only, at each loan provider's lowest published rate. It leaves out processing fees, GST, insurance and any other charges, and it is not an offer. Your approved rate may be higher.

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Bank of Baroda vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank personal loan EMI by amount and tenure

Monthly EMI at each loan provider's lowest published rate, on a reducing balance. Fees, GST and insurance are not included, and your offered rate may be higher.

By loan amount, over 5 years

Loan amountBank of Baroda (10.40%)HDFC Bank (9.99%)ICICI Bank (9.99%)
₹1 lakh₹2,144₹2,124₹2,124
₹3 lakh₹6,433₹6,373₹6,373
₹5 lakh₹10,722₹10,621₹10,621
₹10 lakh₹21,444₹21,242₹21,242
₹20 lakh₹42,889₹42,484₹42,484

By tenure, on ₹5 lakh

TenureBank of Baroda (10.40%)HDFC Bank (9.99%)ICICI Bank (9.99%)
1 year₹44,051
interest ₹28,612
₹43,956
interest ₹27,467
₹43,956
interest ₹27,467
2 years₹23,165
interest ₹55,957
₹23,070
interest ₹53,684
₹23,070
interest ₹53,684
3 years₹16,228
interest ₹84,196
₹16,131
interest ₹80,725
₹16,131
interest ₹80,725
5 years₹10,722
interest ₹1,43,332
₹10,621
interest ₹1,37,264
₹10,621
interest ₹1,37,264
7 years₹8,404
interest ₹2,05,961
₹8,298
interest ₹1,97,033
₹8,298
interest ₹1,97,033

A longer tenure lowers the EMI and raises the total interest. Pick the shortest tenure your monthly budget can carry.

What each loan provider publishes about its personal loan

Bank of Baroda

Public sector bank · Bank of Baroda

  • How the rate is set: Floating: Repo-linked (BRLLR) + spread; fixed: 1-year MCLR + spread
  • Eligibility as published: Min age 21; max age 60 (salaried) / 65 (non-salaried) incl. tenure; FOIR 40%-75%; rate linked to CIBIL, no minimum stated
  • Floating and fixed rate options
  • Loan up to Rs 20 lakh
  • Tenure up to 84 months for eligible govt employees
  • Repayment via cheque, bank transfer or cash

HDFC Bank

Private bank · HDFC Bank Limited

  • Zero documentation
  • Quick approval
  • Flexible tenure

ICICI Bank

Private bank · ICICI Bank Limited

  • How the rate is set: fixed; varies by loan amount, profile, employment type, relationship
  • Eligibility as published: Salaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferred
  • No foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs
  • Tenure up to 84 months
  • No collateral required
  • Fixed rates from 9.99% p.a.

Before you apply for a personal loan

  • Credit score: Your score decides where you land between the starting rate and the top of the range. A lower score can push the offer well above the advertised rate.
  • Insurance and add-ons: Loan insurance and other bundled products are usually optional. Ask for them to be removed if you do not want them.
  • Total repayable amount: Compare the APR and the total you will repay, both shown in the Key Fact Statement, not only the monthly EMI.
  • Existing EMIs: Loan providers look at how much of your monthly income already goes to EMIs. Closing a small loan first can improve the offer.

RBI requires every loan provider to hand you a Key Fact Statement before you sign. It shows the rate, every fee, the APR and the total you will repay.

Terms used on this page

Plain meanings of the terms this comparison uses.

Starting rate: The lowest rate a loan provider advertises for a product. Most borrowers are offered a higher rate, because the final rate depends on credit score, income, employer and loan amount.

APR: Annual percentage rate. It adds the processing fee and other charges to the interest rate, so it shows the yearly cost of the loan better than the interest rate alone.

Key Fact Statement: A short summary the loan provider gives you before you sign. It lists the interest rate, every fee, the APR and the total amount you will repay. RBI requires it for retail loans.

Floating rate and repo rate: A floating rate moves with a benchmark, and for banks that is usually the RBI repo rate, the rate at which RBI lends to banks. A fixed rate stays the same for the period you agree.

Processing fee: A one-time charge for handling the application. It is usually a percentage of the loan amount plus GST, and it is often deducted before the money reaches you.

Credit score: A number from 300 to 900 that shows how you have repaid past loans and cards. A higher score usually gets you a lower rate.

Sources and last check

Every figure above is read from the loan provider's own website and was checked on 12 October 2026. A blank means the page does not show that figure, and we never estimate one.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better for a personal loan: Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank or ICICI Bank?

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank share the lowest published starting personal loan rate at 9.99%, against 10.40% at Bank of Baroda. On ₹5 lakh over 5 years the difference in total interest is ₹6,068. Rate is only one part of the cost, so also compare the processing fee, the prepayment terms and the total repayable amount in the Key Fact Statement.

Which has the lower personal loan interest rate: Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank or ICICI Bank?

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank share the lowest published starting personal loan rate at 9.99%, against 10.40% at Bank of Baroda. The published ranges run to Bank of Baroda up to 17.75%, so the rate you are offered can sit well above the starting rate.

What is the personal loan processing fee at Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank?

Bank of Baroda: Nil for govt employees with BoB salary account; otherwise 1.00% to 2.00% + GST, min Rs 1,000 + GST, max Rs 10,000 + GST. HDFC Bank: not published. ICICI Bank: Up to 2% of loan amount + applicable taxes. Fees can change, so confirm the amount in rupees, with GST, before you accept.

What is the maximum personal loan tenure at Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank?

Bank of Baroda: 84 months (govt employees with BoB salary account). HDFC Bank: not published. ICICI Bank: 84 months (min 12 months). A longer tenure lowers the EMI and raises the total interest.

Can I prepay or foreclose a personal loan early at Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank?

Bank of Baroda: not published. HDFC Bank: not published. ICICI Bank: Foreclosure allowed after 1 EMI; no foreclosure charges after 24 EMIs, charges may apply before per service charges. Ask whether the rate on your loan is fixed or floating, because the charges depend on it.

What is the EMI on a ₹5 lakh personal loan at Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank?

Over 5 years at each loan provider's lowest published rate the monthly EMI is ₹10,722 at Bank of Baroda, ₹10,621 at HDFC Bank and ₹10,621 at ICICI Bank. This leaves out processing fees, GST and insurance, and your approved rate may be higher.

Who is eligible for a personal loan at Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank?

Bank of Baroda: Min age 21; max age 60 (salaried) / 65 (non-salaried) incl. tenure; FOIR 40%-75%; rate linked to CIBIL, no minimum stated. HDFC Bank: not published. ICICI Bank: Salaried age 18-58 (FAQ: 20-58), min income Rs 30,000/month; self-employed 23+; CIBIL 750+ preferred. Each loan provider can ask for more documents once you apply.

Are Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank regulated by the RBI?

Yes. Bank of Baroda is a public sector bank, HDFC Bank is a private bank, ICICI Bank is a private bank, and all lend under RBI rules, including the requirement to give you a Key Fact Statement before you sign.

Where do these personal loan figures come from?

From the official pages of Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, opened and checked on 12 October 2026. The sources are listed at the bottom of this page. We show a blank where a loan provider does not publish a figure, and we do not estimate one.

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