Do i have to go to my base branch of the bank to get receipt of 5 years fixed deposit tax saving ?

Hi

I am planning to do 5 years fd online via onlineSBI for a sum of 20000,But its mentioned i have to get receipt at the branch,I have opened account in another city,do i have to go that place to get my receipt? or its available at any branch??

Please suggest if this option is good or are there any other better options for tax saving with guaranteed returns of 8.5%

PS : Its for my bro,I am asking on behalf of him.

Thanks