CUB Juniors India Savings Account

The 'Juniors India' Savings Account is the latest savings bank scheme from City Union Bank, introduced for the children of the country. This account, which is meant for minors offers many benefits to children, as account holders.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
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In order to open a Juniors India account, the child must be introduced to the bank by an account holder. The City Union Bank requires the child applicant to submit his or her birth certificate at the time of opening the account.

Bank

City Union Bank

Name of Account

Juniors India Savings Bank Account

Category

Savings Bank Account

Eligibility

Children who are 1 day old to the ones below 18 years are eligible for the account. Account is operated by a parent/guardian or court appointed guardian.

Age Proof

Birth Certificate of the Child (Applicant)

Debit Card Offered

For Children above 12 years, with consent of parent or guardian

Interest Rate

3.50% per annum at present

Balance Requirements for CUB Juniors India Savings Account

As it is a minor savings bank account, the minimum balance to be maintained on an average in the account is very low.

Cheque Book Account

Rs.250

Non-cheque Book Account

Rs.100

Services Offered on CUB Juniors India Savings Account

The following services are offered on a Union Bank of India Junior India Savings Bank Account:

Age Group: 1 Day to 12 Years

Account holders of the Juniors India Savings account, who are between the ages of 1 day and 12 years, are provided with the following facilities:

Remittance of school or college fees

Payable at current rates

Fund transfer from parents/guardians account to the children's account

Allowed at current interest rates

Nomination Facility

Available

RTGS and NEFT Facility

Free

Banking Facilities

At all locations

Age Group: Above 12 Years

Account holders of the Juniors India Savings account, who are above 12 years, are provided with the following facilities

Remittance of school or college fees

Payable at current rates

Fund transfer from parents/guardians account to the children's account

Allowed at current interest rates

Nomination Facility

Available

RTGS and NEFT Facility

Free

Banking Facilities

At all locations

Issue of ATM cum Debit Card

With consent from parents or guardian

Use of Internet Banking Facilities

With consent from parents or guardian

Note: When the account holders of the Juniors India Savings Bank Account turn 17 (completion of 17 years), they can continue their account with the bank under Young India Scheme. When they cross the age of 25, they can then convert the account further to a normal City Union Bank Savings Bank account.

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

FAQs on CUB Juniors India Savings Account

  • What is the CUB Junior India Savings Account?

    The CUB Junior India Savings Account is a savings account by City Union Bank designed for children to help them start saving early and develop financial habits.

  • Who can open a CUB Junior India Savings Account?

      The account can be opened for minors from 1 day old up to 18 years, with parental or guardian consent.  

  • What are the balance requirements for this account?

      The minimum balance required varies by account type, but typically ₹100 to ₹500 is required to maintain the account.  

  • Can minors operate the account independently?

      Minors above 12 years of age may operate the account independently, subject to the bank’s terms and conditions.  

  • What documents are required to open the account?

    Documents typically include the minor’s birth certificate, Aadhaar card, photograph, and ID/address proof of the parent/guardian.

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