Bank | SBI |
Category | Savings Account for Minors |
Minimum Balance | Not required |
Interest Rate | 4.00% p.a. calculated on a daily balance |
Card Offered | Photo ATM cum debit cards. |
Features and Benefits Of SBI Savings Account For Minors
- SBI offers two schemes for minors known as PehlaKadam and PehliUdaan.
- No minimum balance required.
- Can be opened jointly with parents or guardians.
- Transfer the account to any SBI Branch without changing the account number.
- Nomination facility available.
- Interest is calculated on the daily balance at 4% p.a.
- Photo ATM cum debit card with withdrawal/POS limit of Rs. 5,000.
- Specially designed branded passbook and cheque book issued free of cost.
- Smart Scholar - Child Plan can be availed with inbuilt premium waiver and loyalty additions to fulfil your child's dreams.
Features | PehlaKadam | PehliUdaan |
Age limit | Minors of any age | Minors above the age of 10 |
Operation | Jointly with parent/guardian | Independently |
Minimum Balance | Not required | Not required |
Maximum balance | Rs. 5 lakhs (Rs. 10 lakhs aggregate deposit ) | Rs. 5 lakhs (Rs. 10 lakhs aggregate deposit ) |
Overdraft facility | Overdraft against Fixed deposits for parent/guardian or two months' salary in case of Corporate Salary package | Not available |
Insurance options | Personal Accident Insurance Cover (offered by SBI General) for the Parent | Not available |
Services With SBI Savings Account For Minors
Internet Banking | Yes. Limited rights with transaction limit of Rs. 5,000 per day. |
Mobile banking | Yes. Limited rights with transaction limit of Rs. 2,000 per day. |
Auto sweep facility | Yes. Excess of Rs. 20,000 will be invested in fixed deposits in multiples of Rs. 1,000 subject to a minimum of Rs. 10,000. |
Standing instructions | One standing instruction for recurring deposits free of cost. |
Issue of Pass book | Nil |
Duplicate Pass book/Statement | Rs.112/- with latest balance |
Balance enquiry | Nil |
Transfer of Account | Rs.112/-(inclusive of postal charges). |
Account closure |
Within 14 days | Nil |
Upto 6 months | Rs.337 |
6 - 12 months | Rs.225 |
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