HDFC Bank locker charges 2026: Lender increases rentals by up to 184%, introduces ‘Metro Plus’ category from April 1, 2026

HDFC Bank is set to revise its safe deposit locker rental structure, introducing a new ‘Metro Plus’ category and increasing annual charges across locker sizes. The updated rates will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Under the new framework, locker rentals will vary based on locker size and branch location classification- Metro Plus, Metro, Urban, Semi-Urban and Rural with GST charged additionally at 18%.

According to an ET Bureau report HDFC Bank has tightened its locker access rules following several incidents of thefts across banks. It has made biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar mandatory for all locker holders before granting access, said senior executives.

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Locker rentals may vary amongst branches in the same location. Locker rentals are levied annually and collected in advance. Locker rental costs vary according to the locker's size and branch location. Locker rental charges are based on a locker’s size and a branch’s location classification (Metro Plus/ Metro/ Urban/ Semi-Urban/ Rural). The costs presently do not include GST. The final total will include an 18% GST charge.

HDFC Bank metro plus locker charges from April 1, 2026

Size	New Charge (Rs)
Extra Small	4,000
Small	7,500
Medium	12,500
Extra Medium	15,000
Large	20,000
Extra Large	40,000

HDFC Bank locker charges from April 1, 2026

Size	*Rentals excluding GST
	Metro Plus	Metro	Urban	Semi Urban	Rural
Extra small	Rs 4,000	Rs 3,300	Rs 2,200	Rs 2,200	Rs 1,000
Small	Rs 7,500	Rs 5,000	Rs 4,000	Rs 3,000	Rs 2,000
Medium	Rs 12,500	Rs 10,000	Rs 7,500	Rs 5,000	Rs 4,000
Extra Medium	Rs 15,000	Rs 12,500	Rs 8,000	Rs 5,000	Rs 4,000
Large	Rs 20,000	Rs 15,000	Rs 10,000	Rs 8,000	Rs 6,000
Extra Large	Rs 40,000	Rs 20,000	Rs 15,000	Rs 10,000	Rs 8,000

HDFC Bank locker charges till March 31, 2026

Annual locker rentals starting from
(Amount in Rs)
Location	Metro	Urban	Semi -Urban	Rural
Extra Small	1,350	1,100	1,100	550
Small	2,200	1,650	1,200	850
Medium	4,000	3,000	1,550	1,250
Extra medium	4,400	3,300	1,750	1,500
Large	10,000	7,000	4,000	3,300
Extra Large	20,000	15,000	11,000	9,000

HDFC Bank metro location locker charges

Size	Till Mar 31, 2026	From Apr 1, 2026	Increase (Rs)	% Hike
Extra Small	1,350	3,300	1,950	144%
Small	2,200	5,000	2,800	127%
Medium	4,000	10,000	6,000	150%
Extra Medium	4,400	12,500	8,100	184%
Large	10,000	15,000	5,000	50%
Extra Large	20,000	20,000	No change	0%

HDFC Bank urban location locker charges

Size	Till Mar 31, 2026	From Apr 1, 2026	Increase (Rs)	% Hike
Extra Small	1,100	2,200	1,100	100%
Small	1,650	4,000	2,350	142%
Medium	3,000	7,500	4,500	150%
Extra Medium	3,300	8,000	4,700	142%
Large	7,000	10,000	3,000	43%
Extra Large	15,000	15,000	No change	0%

What is a safe deposit locker?

A safe deposit locker is a secure storage service offered by financial institutions where customers can rent lockers to safeguard valuables like jewellery, documents and other important items. These lockers are housed in reinforced areas of the bank, protecting against theft, disasters and other risks.