Baroda Basic Savings Account

03 Jul 2019

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Baroda Basic Savings Account

Basic Savings Account

If you want to open a bank account where you are not required to maintain a minimum balance every month, you can open a basic savings account. Introduced to encourage more financial inclusion, in other words, have more people become part of the banking system, a basic savings account offers basic features like deposit and withdrawal, a debit card and internet banking facility. But there is no minimum balance requirement. There are some other features of a basic savings account that vary slightly from bank to bank.

Benefits of a basic savings account

No charges for not maintaining minimum balance

The major benefit of a basic savings account is that unlike other savings accounts, you will not be fined for not maintaining minimum balance.

Cheque book

The deposit account holder will receive a 15 leaves cheque book while opening this account for no extra cost. The account holder will receive 30 cheque leaves free in a financial year.

ATM-cum-debit card

You will also get a Rupay Classic debit card free of cost that can be used to withdraw cash from ATMs or at points of sale when you make purchases.

Free passbook

The passbook facility is also available to you for free on opening a basic savings deposit account.

No charges for dormancy

You will not be charged for a dormant or non-operational account.

Free registration for standing instructions

Basic savings deposit account holders will get a free registration for standing instructions and execution from the same branch. They will have to pay charges for any other branch within the same bank or other bank.

Features of a basic savings account

Anyone can open it

Anyone can open a basic savings deposit account after furnishing all the documents to complete KYC (Know Your Customer) norms. But please note, that if you open a basic banking deposit account and you already have regular savings accounts with the bank, you will have to close the regular Savings accounts within 30 days of opening the basic savings deposit account. You will also have to submit a declaration to the Bank stating that you are not maintaining any BSBD account with our/ any other Bank.

Zero balance account

Basic savings account is a zero balance account where you are not penalized for not maintaining a specified account balance, like the regular savings accounts.

A Bank of Baroda basic savings deposit account has the following features-

  • 30 cheque leaves in a year for free.
  • Debit cum ATM card at no cost however, annual fee will be applicable from second year onwards.
  • Internet banking facility
  • Four withdrawals allowed in a month for free (including ATM withdrawals from own/ other Bank’s network)
  • Account holders can provide standing instructions to the bank
  • Interest rate, tenure, application of interest is the same as regular savings accounts
  • No charges for dormant account or inoperative accounts.
  • Regular KYC norms will apply for basic schemes as well.

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Savings Account Meaning & How it Works

A savings account is one of the first financial products that most people have. This account has many uses and benefits for salaried and self-employed people. In this article, we will take a look at what is a savings account in a bit more detail. We will also explain the importance of saving account and how you can open this type of account. Let’s get started!

Baroda Pensioners Savings Bank Account

Pensioners can avail the Bank of Baroda Pensioners Savings Bank Account. This is an ideal retirement savings account. All pensioners, including Bank of Baroda staff pensioners may open this account. The Baroda Pensioners Savings account is especially created to provide necessary banking facilities and benefits to pensioners and is meant only for savings oriented transactions.
Key features of the Baroda Pensioners Savings Bank Account
Initial deposit:
The pension savings account can be opened with a minimum deposit of Rs. 5 only.
Free pass book and cheque book:
All account holders are provided with a free passbook and chequebook with an unlimited supply of cheque leaves. The free cheques facility is only reserved for the literate pensioners.
Debit card:
All account holders get a debit card which can be used for cash withdrawals, ATM transactions, balance enquiries etc. The debit card can also be used for making online and retail transactions.
Overdraft facility:
Pensioners may avail overdraft facility up-to a maximum of 2 months’ pension amount as per the net credit to savings account in the previous month, only if no other credit facility is availed by the pensioner.
Benefits of the Baroda Pensioners Savings Bank Account
No Minimum Balance requirement in the account.
Net banking
Customer get access to net banking facility for paying utility bills, online shopping and making other online transactions.
Outstation cheque
Customers can enjoy immediate credit of outstation cheques for up to Rs. 25,000
Nomination facility
Nomination facility is also available under this account
Cash deposit
Customers can deposit unlimited cash in their home branch and up-to ₹25,000 in outstation branches free of charge.

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