Bandhan Bank Savings Account

Bandhan Bank offers its customers a range of services and products comprising the gamut of the financial sector, from loans to fixed deposits and various accounts.

Updated On - 19 Sep 2025
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The bank has expanded its reach across the country but its focus lies in the eastern and north eastern regions. The bank is attempting to provide the people in these regions with the best in financial service quality and products.

Bandhan Bank Savings Account

The bank began providing its customers with services right from day one through it's over 500 branches. The bank continues to expand and plans on extending its reach by having over 2,000 branches operational by the end of March 2016.

In keeping with its promise to make financial services accessible to all, most of its branches are in the rural areas and regions that have so far been neglected when it comes to banking services.

To cater to the needs of its clientele, the bank has launched several products, one of them being savings accounts. Bandhan offers individuals attractive rates of interest in an effort to encourage them to save.

Bandhan Bank Savings Account Interest Rate:

Bandhan Bank Savings Bank Account  

Interest Rate   

Domestic and Non-Resident Rupee Savings Bank Account  

Daily Balance up to Rs.1 lakh  

3.00% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.1 lakh to Rs.10 lakh  

6.00% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.10 lakh to Rs.2 crore  

7.00% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.2 crore to Rs.10 crore  

6.25% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.10 crore to Rs.50 crore  

6.50% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.50 crore to Rs.100 crore  

8.00% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.100 crore to Rs.250 crore  

8.00% p.a. 

Daily Balance above Rs.250 crore  

8.05% p.a. 

Note: The rates of interest mentioned above are applicable as of 30 March 2024.

Minimum Balance Requirements for Bandhan Bank Savings Accounts:

Bandhan Bank's minimum balance requirements are given below:

Savings Account Type

Average Monthly Balance Requirement

Premium Savings Account

Rs.1,00,000

Advantage Savings Account

Rs.25,000

Sanchay Savings Account

Rs.2,000

Standard Savings Account

Rs.5,000

Special Savings Account

Rs. 5, 000

Special Savings Account

Rs.5,000

GOS Savings Account

Nil

TASC Savings Account

Nil 

BSBDA Savings Account

Nil

BSBDA-Small Savings Account 

Nil 

Types of Bandhan Bank Savings Accounts:

The types of Bandhan Bank Savings Account are given below:

  1. Neo+ Digital Savings Account
  1. Elite Savings Account
  1. Premium Savings Account
  1. Advantage Savings Account
  1. Respect Programme – For Senior Citizens
  1. Standard Savings Account
  1. Sanchay Savings Account

1. Neo+ Digital Savings Account

Features

Details

Minimum Balance Requirement

Rs.5,000

ATM Debit Card

Free

Internet & Mobile Banking

Available

Online Application Process

Yes

Eligibility

Indian Residents

2. Elite Savings Account

Features

Details

Minimum Balance Requirement

Rs.5 lakh

ATM Debit Card

Free

Internet & Mobile Banking

Available

Online Application Process

Yes

Eligibility

Indian Residents

3. Premium Savings Account

Features

Details

Minimum Balance Requirement

Rs.1 lakh

ATM Debit Card

Free

Internet & Mobile Banking

Available

Online Application Process

Yes

Additional Benefits:

  1. Free cheque books
  2. Phone banking and fund transfers
  3. Dining and shopping privileges
  4. Invitations to events like exhibitions and concerts

4. Advantage Savings Account

Features

Details

Minimum Balance Requirement

Rs.25,000

ATM Debit Card

Free

Internet & Mobile Banking

Available

Online Application Process

Yes

Additional Benefits:

  1. Higher interest rate
  2. Increased transaction limits
  3. Free ATM withdrawals
  4. Any branch banking

5. Respect Programme – For Senior Citizens

Features

Details

Minimum Balance Requirement

Rs.25,000 to Rs.1 lakh

ATM Debit Card

Free

Internet & Mobile Banking

Available

Online Application Process

Yes

6. Standard Savings Account

Features

Details

Minimum Balance Requirement

Rs.5,000

ATM Debit Card

Free

Internet & Mobile Banking

Available

Online Application Process

Yes

Additional Benefits:

  1. High interest rates
  2. Low balance requirement
  3. Transaction alerts
  4. Online fund transfer and phone banking

7. Sanchay Savings Account

Highlights:

  1. Premium account services without high balance maintenance
  2. SMS alerts, net banking, mobile banking
  3. Any branch banking access

Opening a Bandhan Bank Savings Account:

Those individuals seeking to open a savings account with Bandhan Bank can do so through two mediums- online account opening as well as offline account opening.

To open a Savings Account online, applicants can visit the bank's official website and select thee Savings Account tab from the "Products" section. They can choose the type of Savings Account they wish to open and click on "Apply". They will be taken to a page where they will have to enter their details, after which a bank representative will contact them regarding opening an account. They can also choose to download the application forms and fill in the relevant information. The filled in forms can be submitted at the nearest Bandhan Bank branch, where the information will be verified. Once the bank has completed their processes, the account holder will be issued a Starter Kit and can begin using the Savings Account.

For those who do not have access to the web, the Savings Account can be opened by visiting the bank branch and collecting the Account Opening Form. The applicant will have to fill in the required details and submit the filled in form to the branch, whereupon the bank will verify the information and then issue the applicant with his Starter Kit.

Eligibility Criteria for Bandhan Bank Savings Account

Indian citizens can open a Savings Account with the bank. The eligibility criteria for Bandhan Bank Savings Accounts are as follows:

  1. Hindu Undivided Families
  2. Individuals (singly or jointly)
  3. Trusts, associations, government bodies, religious institutions, clubs etc

Account Opening Documents:

The following documents have to be submitted when opening a Savings Account:

  1. Proof of identity
  2. Proof of residence
  3. Photographs

Proof of identity documents

Any one of the below documents can be submitted as proof of identity to open a Savings Account:

  1. Voter's ID card
  2. Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
  3. Passport
  4. Government issued photo identity
  5. Driving licence
  6. Aadhaar card

Proof of residence documents

Any one of the following documents can be submitted as proof of residence to open a Savings Account:

  1. Passport
  2. Aadhaar card
  3. Utility bills (electricity bill, telephone bill)
  4. Bank account statement

GST of 18% is applicable on all banking products and services from July 1, 2017 onwards.

GST of 18% is applicable on all banking products and services from July 1, 2017 onwards.

FAQs on Bandhan Bank Savings Account

  • Is Bandhan Bank a state-owned or private entity?

    The Reserve Bank of India has designated private sector lender Bandhan Bank as an authorised pension disbursement bank for the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) on behalf of civil pensioners. 

  • Is saving money at Bandhan Bank safe?

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) oversees and controls Bandhan Bank, just like it does all other banks in the country. The RBI makes sure banks follow the law. 

  • Does Bandhan Bank come under the purview of RBI?

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave Bandhan its in-principle clearance in April 2014. With the RBI's 17 June 2015, banking licence, Bandhan became India's first microfinance institution to become a universal bank. The Bank was established on 23 August 2015.

  • What is the Bandhan Bank ATM daily limit?

    Maximum cash withdrawal from ATM each day is Rs.2 lakh . Limit on daily purchases is Rs.6 lakh. As long as the user has enabled international transactions on his debit card, the aforementioned ATM and POS limit will be applied for both domestic and international transactions. 

  • Is online banking at Bandhan Bank secure?

    Bandhan Bank's brand-new mBandhan app and Internet Banking offer improved security features. For all of your banking and payment requirements, it provides a wide range of innovative services. 

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