SBI Small Savings Account

An SBI Small Savings Account is a basic savings account for individuals without full KYC documentation, offering limited banking services with low balance and transaction limits.

Updated On - 23 Sep 2025
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Highlights:

Bank

SBI

Category

Regular Savings Account

Minimum Balance

Nil

Interest Rate

4.00% per annum

Card Offered

ATM cum debit cards (free)

Features and Benefits of SBI Small Savings Account:

  1. It comes with a debit card that is widely accessible.
  2. It comes with a low minimum average quarterly balance requirement.
  3. It offers the benefit of moderate earning to the account holder.
  4. It allows the savings account holder to maintain a maximum balance of Rs 50,000.
  5. It comes with the flexibility of account transfer across branches at no additional charges.
  6. It offers a high interest rate of 4% p.a.
  7. It offers the flexibility of opening a single account or a joint account with someone.

Features:

Age limit

18 years

Eligibility

Same as regular SBI savings account

Overdraft facility

Not Available

Minimum balance

Nil

Maximum balance

Rs 50,000

Reward points

No

Services:

Internet Banking

Available for free

Mobile banking

Not available

Cheque Books

Yes, available for free

ATM cum Debit Card

Yes, available for free

Fees and Charges of SBI Small Savings Account:

Terms and Conditions of SBI Small Savings Account

ATM transactions

Free up to 4 transactions at SBI and other bank ATMs

Duplicate Pass book

Rs.100 with latest balance

Duplicate Statement

Rs.100 with latest balance

Outstation cheque collection

Rs.150 and other bank charges if applicable

Check books

Free, up to 25 leaves in a year

Return of Cheque

Rs 75 for local unpaid cheques and other bank charges if applicable

Activation of inoperative accounts

No charges

Collection/deposit of Central/ State government checks

Free

Online funds transfer through NEFT or RTGS

Free

  1. In a financial year, the aggregate of all credits should not exceed Rs 1 lakh.
  2. Balance in the account should not be more than Rs 50,000 at any point of time.
  3. In a month, the aggregate of all withdrawals and deposits should not be more than Rs 10,000.
  4. Foreign remittances will only be credited to the account if the identity of the remitter is fully established through submission of valid documents.

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

FAQs on SBI Small Savings Account

  • Who can open an SBI Small Savings Account?

    Any Indian resident above 18 years of age without full KYC documentation can open this account.

  • What is the maximum balance allowed in the SBI Small Savings Account?

    The maximum permissible balance is ₹50,000 at any point in time.

  • Is there a minimum balance requirement?

    No, this is a zero-balance account with no minimum balance requirement.

  • Are internet and mobile banking available with this account?

    Internet banking is available, but mobile banking is not offered for this account.

  • What are the transaction limits for this account?
    1. Total annual credits must not exceed ₹1 lakh
    1. Total monthly withdrawals and deposits should not exceed ₹10,000
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