Explore different types of bank accounts, account-opening requirements, special customer categories, Government-governed account schemes and other important account-related topics.
Start here if you want to open a bank account, understand different account structures or find related account-opening guidance.
Types of Savings & Current Accounts
Understand common savings and current account options, their basic purpose and who they are generally meant for.
Business & Organisation Accounts
Account-opening structure for proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, companies, trusts, societies and other organisations.
Documents Required to Open a Bank Account
A practical guide to KYC and other documents generally required for individuals, businesses, organisations, NRIs, minors and other account categories.
NRI Accounts โ NRE / NRO / FCNR(B)
Understand the main banking account options available to NRIs and the broad differences between NRE, NRO and FCNR(B) accounts.
Bank Accounts for Minors
Guardian-operated accounts, independent operation where permitted, and what happens when the minor becomes an adult.
Customers Needing Special Assistance
- Illiterate Persons
- Blind Persons
- Pardanashin Women
Government Scheme Accounts
- Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS)
- Public Provident Fund (PPF)
- Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)
Joint Accounts & Modes of Operation
- Either or Survivor
- Anyone or Survivor
- Jointly
- Former or Survivor
Download Common Forms
Access verified common or prescribed forms used for selected banking and Government-governed account schemes.
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