Saving Bank Rules1) Who can open a Savings Bank Account(i) Any
person competent to contract and satisfactorily introduced to the
Bank may open an account in his/her own name. He/She may not open
more than one such account. Accounts may be opened in the names of
two or more persons and may be made payable to:(a) any one or more
of them,(b) any one or more of the survivors,(c) either or anyone
or more of them or the survivors jointly, or survivor.(d) 'former
or survivor 'or' latter or survivor', subject to the condition that
the second/first named account holder respectively, will be
entitled to the balance lying in the account only on the death of
the former/latter account holder.(ii) A savings bank account may be
opened in the single name of a minor and may be operated upon by
minor, if he/she has completed the age of-10-years and is able to
read and write. Maximum balance to the credit of such account
should not exceed at any time Rs.1,00,000/-.For accounts of minors
above-14-years,there is no limit to maximum balance.(iii) A savings
bank account may be opened in the name of minor jointly with
his/her natural guardian i.e. father or guardian i.e. mother or
both.(iv) An account can be opened in the name of club, society,
provident fund and trust, provided they are duly constituted and
subject to satisfaction of conditions stipulated by Reserve Bank of
India/the bank from, time to time.(v) As per RBI directive and
subject to their prior approval, accounts can be opened in the
names of specified institutions/agencies, if they are registered
under the Societies Registration Act or Companies exempted from
using the words 'Ltd. 'or 'Pvt Ltd. 'as part of their names as per
the Companies Act.1956 and those working for socially desirable
purposes and serving weaker sections of the society and those
exempted from paying Income tax under Income Tax Act 1961.(vi)
Further, as per RBI directives, Savings Bank account can also be
opened in the name of Government Departments / bodies / agencies in
respect of grants / subsidies released for implementation of
various programmes / schemes sponsored by Central / State
Government. Bank should also keep on their record a copy of the
authorization issued by the respective Government departments.2)
How to open a Savings Bank Account(i) Application to open an
account must be made in Bank's prescribed account opening form. It
should be made, in person, in the presence of Banks authorized
officer and the applicant must fill in all the columns of the
application form. Each applicant will be required to sign a
declaration to the effect that he has read and accepted the Savings
Bank Rules.(ii) Illiterate depositor, unable to write, must attend
in person and affix his/her thumb impression on the account opening
form in the presence of an approved witness, who is known both to
the bank and the applicant. Such illiterate depositor should lodge
his/her recent photograph with the bank, duly attested by a person
known to the bank. Thus, he/ she need not have his/her thumb
impression attested by a witness every time he/she withdraws money
from the account. It will suffice, if he/she affixes his/her thumb
impression in the presence of an officer of the Bank.(iii) At the
discretion of the Bank, illiterate persons are allowed to open
accounts jointly with persons who are literate or illiterate and
closely related to them, to be operated upon jointly.(iv) No cheque
book facility will be extended in the single or joint savings bank
account of the illiterate depositors.(v) Every account holder
should submit copies of his/her recent passport size photograph at
the time of opening an account.(vi) The account is to be introduced
by an existing account holder having satisfactorily conducted
account with the Bank. Whenever a deposit account is opened and
introduction is taken from an existing account holder; the
following conditions must be fully satisfied:(a) The account of the
introducer should be minimum six months old and(b) The account of
the introducer should have been satisfactorily and actively
conducted.(c) The account of the introducer should be KYC
compliant. It means the proposed introducer has complied with the
KYC requirement in respect of the account maintained with the
Bank.
Any of the following documents bearing photograph of the holder
is also accepted for the purpose of identification.a) Valid
Passportb) PAN Cardc) Driving Licenced) Voters ID Carde) Defence ID
Cardf) Identity Card of employees of central/State Govt. &
Public Sector Undertakingsg) Senior Citizens Card
In the event of withdrawal of introduction by the introducer,
the Bank shall be entitled at its sole discretion to suspend the
operation in the account immediately, without prior intimation to
the depositor and it will be in order for the Bank to return /
dishonour the cheques, if any, drawn on account, closing of
account, without being liable for the same.3) Pass Book(i) Bank
issues passbooks/statement of accounts to account holders. For
withdrawing money from an account through a withdrawal slip,
production of pass book/statement of account/identity card issued
by the branch is necessary. The Bank will not be responsible for
any loss caused to the depositor, if an unauthorised person obtains
the possession of the pass book/identity card/statement of account
and fraudulently withdraws from the account.(ii) Any change of
address should immediately be intimated to the Bank and the pass
book sent for necessary alterations with new address proof document
required under KYC norms.(iii) Pass book/identity card/statement of
account will be issued free of charge at the time of opening an
account and in continuation of the original. But if the pass
book/identity card/statement of account is lost or spoiled, the
depositor will have to pay prescribed charges for issue of
duplicate pass book/identity card/statement of account.(iv) In case
of accounts in which withdrawals are made by cheques, the pass book
should be sent periodically to the bank for updating after the
withdrawals or as may be convenient.4) Credit(i) The smallest
amount that can be deposited at the time of opening of an account
is as under:ParticularsAny CBS branch irrespective of area
A/c with Cheque book facility or without cheque book
facilityRs.1000/- for opening.
Quarterly Average Balance (QAB) ofRs.1000/- is also required to
be maintained after opening the account.
Pensioners AccountRs.5/-
All payments made in the account should be accompanied by a
paying-in-slip, which is supplied free of charge to customers.
Separate paying-in-slip should be used for(a) Cash(b) Local
cheques/DWS etc. drawn on our branches(c) Local cheques D/W etc.
drawn on other banks(d) Outstation cheques, DWs, draft etc. drawn
on outstation centres where the bank has no branches, will be
collected at the responsibility of the constituents and the Bank
will not be liable for any act, negligence or insolvency of any
agent or for losses or delays occurring in the course of such
collection.(ii) Cheques, dividend warrants, interest warrants etc.
which are drawn payable to the account holders only will be
accepted for collection. In case of new accounts no cheques,
dividend warrants etc. will be accepted for collection till the
confirmation of the introducer is received, in accounts where the
introducer has not come in person to the branch for introducing the
account.(iii) To facilitate proper identification of accounts, full
name and account number should be written in the paying-in-slip in
relative columns while tendering cash/cheques. Bank will not be
responsible for return of cheques due to non-credit of
amount/proceeds of cheques so tendered, on account of wrong
name/account number filled in by the depositor in the
paying-in-slip.5) Withdrawals(i) Withdrawals will be allowed either
by withdrawal forms or by cheques or by any other accepted
mode.(ii) The total number of withdrawals from a savings bank
account should not exceed 100 in a calendar half-year.(iii) Cash
withdrawals by a withdrawal form less than Rs. 25/- in Rural and
Semi Urban branches and Rs. 50/- in case of Urban and Metro
branches will not be permitted unless it is for closing an
account.(iv) Cash withdrawals against withdrawal form shall be
allowed up to Rs.5,000/- in Metro/Urban Centres and up to
Rs.25,000/- in Rural/Semi-urban centers.6) Withdrawals by Cheque(i)
Cheque book will be issued at a cost of Rs.2.50 plus S.Tax per
cheque leaf at the time of issue of cheque book. However ,for SB
accounts of individuals ,40 leaves will be free in a financial
year. Free supply of cheque books in a SB account will be on
pro-rata basis i.e. 20 cheque leaves for 6 months and /or part
thereof. Requests for new cheque books must be made by depositors
on printed requisition forms inserted in the old cheque books. To
prevent forgeries, frauds, etc., constituents are particularly
requested to(a) keep the cheque book under lock and key,(b) fill in
the body of cheque before delivery,(c) fill in the amount in words,
as near as possible, to the words "Rupees" and the amount in
figures, as near as possible to the words "Rs."(ii) Cheques must be
drawn on the printed form provided by the Bank. The Bank reserves
the right to refuse payment of cheques drawn otherwise.(iii) The
bank reserves the right to withdraw the cheque book facility
without prior intimation, if a minimum balance as above is not
maintained or for any reason whatsoever.(iv) In case of accounts
where cheque books are issued, withdrawals will be permitted by
cheques only.(v) Cheques post dated i.e. bearing a date subsequent
to the date of presentation and cheques bearing date over six
months prior to the date of presentation i.e. stale cheques will
not be honoured.(vi) The writing of cheque should be clear and
distinct and cheques must be drawn in such a way as to prevent any
alteration or addition.(vii) The amount in cheques must be stated
in words and figures.(viii) All alterations made on the cheque must
be authenticated by the drawer under his full signature as per the
specimen signature recorded with the Bank, otherwise the cheque
will not be paid.(ix) The signature on the cheque should correspond
with specimen signature supplied to the Bank, otherwise the Bank
shall be entitled to refuse payment.(x) Request to stop payment of
cheque will be registered, but the Bank cannot accept any
responsibility if such instructions are overlooked.(xi) No
withdrawals will be allowed against cheques or other instruments
deposited for credit of an account, until they are realised.(xii)
The account number must be written on all cheques. The Bank is
entitled at its discretion to refuse payment of cheques having no
mention of the account number.(xiii) Precautions in using cheque
books and its safe keeping as printed thereon, should be strictly
observed.7) Rules for Transactions1) Cash Deposit including at Base
branch and Non base branch (local):Base branch i.e branch where
customer is having account and Non - Base branch i.e branch other
than base branch in the same centre Up to Rs. 100000/- per day per
account free of charge, thereafter chargeable.2) Cash Deposit at
Out-station Non-base branches Up to Rs. 25000/- per day per account
free of charge, thereafter chargeable3) (i) Cash Withdrawal- at
Base brancha. Against Cheque - No limitb. Against Withdrawal Slip -
as per limit shown at point no.5 of this section (ii) Cash
Withdrawal at Non-base branches (Local & Outstation)a. Against
Cheque - to self only - per transaction up to Rs. 50000/-b. Against
withdrawal Slip - per transaction up to Rs. 25000/- Cash payments
to third parties is totally withdrawn at non-base branch4) Transfer
Transaction at base branch Allowed freely without any limit5)
Transfer Transaction at Non-base branch (local as well as
outstation)Normally allowed only at a branch where either drawer or
payee maintains account. However, for genuine transactions, Branch
Head is authorized to allow transactions at non-base branch (where
neither drawer nor payee maintains account) on case to case basis
subject to certain conditions.6. Clearing Transactions: There is no
restriction for clearing transactions.7. Customers are informed to
do transaction either debit or credit to avoid account becoming
inoperative/dormant. As per RBIs guidelines, the savings account
will be treated as inoperative /dormant if there are no
transactions in the account for over a period of two years.For the
purpose of classifying an account as inoperative both the type of
transactions i.e. debit as well as credit transactions induced at
the instance of customers as well as third party are considered.
However, the service charges levied by the bank or interest
credited by the bank are not considered. Monthly and Quarterly
interest on term deposit credited to deposit accounts are
considered customer induced transaction for this purpose.Such
accounts are maintained with the bank with status inactive. Only
credit transactions are allowed once the account becomes inactive.
For debit transactions the account is required to be activated. To
activate such accounts customer is required to submit application
for activation of account, fresh KYC documents and do some credit
transactions in the account.8) Interest(i) Interest will be paid at
rates specified by RBI from time to time, at half yearly intervals
in May & November each year.(ii) The interest will be allowed
on daily balance basisiii) Interest on SB accounts (other than
Super Savings Bank account) is paid at half yearly intervals during
1st to 10th May/November and calculated on daily product basis. In
respect of entries that are credited after 1st , it is ensured by
the system that value date is given as 1st of the month while
applying interest for the next half year so that the customer gets
the interest on the interest credited from 1st itself. In case of
SSB accounts where interest is paid on quarterly
basis,(Jan/April/Jul/Oct) similar value dating is done when
interest is paid after 1st.9) Standing Instructions(i) Bank accepts
Standing instructions from account holders for periodic remittances
of Insurance premia etc. The charges are Rs. 20/- plus S.Tax per
transaction involving credit to another account with other branches
(No charge within same branch). If the transaction involves an
upcountry centre, remittance charges at the prescribed rates and
the actual postages/courier charges shall be recovered
additionally.(Rs.20/- plus S.Tax per occasion shall be charged for
inability to carry out standing instructions due to insufficient
balance)10) Closing of an Account(i) The account holder must give
in writing his/her intention to request should be signed by all the
account holders.(ii) When an account holder wishes to close his/her
account, he/she must present his/her pass book/statement of
account/identity card/Debit Card if any.(iii) The unused cheque
forms, if any, in the possession of the depositor should be
returned to the Bank.11) Signature of Depositor(i) Every account
holder will be required to give specimen of his/her signature for
record in the presence of an authorised officer of the Bank, at the
time of opening of the account.(ii) All withdrawal forms, cheques
and letters to the Bank must be signed strictly in accordance with
the specimen signature recorded at the branch.12) Nomination
FacilityThe individual account holder/s will have the facility to
make, vary or change nominations.13) Service ChargesFor presently
applicable Service charges please visit our service charges
link.http://www.bankofbaroda.com/servicecharges.asp#ser1314)
Additions & alterations to the rulesThe Bank reserves the right
to alter or add to these rules at any time without notice.15) The
above rules are not exhaustive.
Baroda Centenary Savings Account
Baroda Centenary Savings Accounta Superior Savings Bank a/c with
added value propositions. This product is available at all CBS
branches in India.Key Benefits Auto sweep: Auto transfer of funds
exceeding certain fixed amount to Term Deposit to provide high
yield on such funds. Auto reverse sweep in case of need to honour
Cheque to Savings account from Term Deposit. Free collection of
outstation cheques drawn in favour of account holder (postage out
of pocket expenses are recoverable). IMMEDIATE CREDIT of outstation
cheques upto Rs.25,000/-, as per norms. FREE DEBIT CARD. Interest
is paid on Quarterly basis.Savings Bank Account
Key Benefits Simplest deposit option available to the depositor.
Easy to operate. Terms and conditions kept lucid to facilitate a
layman's understanding. No hidden costs. Zero balance facility Your
Savings Bank Account with us remain alive even when the balance
reaches zero. This facility is only for salaried employees in
Central/ State Govt. Public & Private Limited Companies, Agents
of Life & General Insurance Corporations and Students. Even for
those receiving compensation from govt. for acquisition of their
properties. Your deposits are insured by DICGC Option for money
withdrawal by withdrawal forms or by cheque. An ideal option to
cultivate the habit of banking and saving amongst the younger
generation. Provision for nomination.Terms & Conditions Money
can be deposited for any quantum of time; there are no minimum or
maximum deposit periods for this offering. Documents required:
Passport size photograph Proof of residence An introduction as per
Bank's norms IT Declaration (Form 60/61) In case personal
introduction is not possible, introduction by way of approved
documents such as passport, driving license, pan card, election
i-card, defence i-card, etc.Super Savings Account
The product is in the nature of superiorSavings Bank Accountwith
added value propositions to high value resident customers. The
product is availableat Metro and Urban centresKey Benefits No
charges for issuance of Demand Drafts (drawn on Indian branches) /
Banker's Cheques to meet personal needs of the customers. Free
collection of outstation cheques drawn in favour of a/c holder.
Auto / Reverse Sweep: Auto transfer of funds exceeding Rs. 20000/-
to short deposit with a minimum of Rs. 10000/- for 181 days and
auto retransfer to the account from short deposit, in case funds
are required in the Super Savings Bank account in multiple of Rs.
1000/- to bring you higher interest with high liquidityBaroda Basic
Savings Ac
Product Nature :This simple basic banking product is in the
nature of Small Savings titled as " Baroda Basic Savings Bank
Deposit Account " without any frills / hidden charges etc.Target
Group :
All resident individuals, who are eligible to open a savings
bank account with the branch. The product is ideally suited for all
common people, especially who are having low and middle income such
as wage earners, workers in unorganized sectors, house wife,
students and all other individuals having low net worth to
inculcate a habit of savings through this basic banking product.Who
can open the account :All resident individuals in single or joint
names who are eligible to open Savings Bank Account. This product
is not for Non Resident Indians, Trusts, Societies etc.Minimum
Amount :The Account can be opened with Zero Balance also.Maximum
Amount :There is no ceiling on the amount deposited/held in the
account. However, in accounts of minors of age between 10 years and
14 years maximum amount that can be kept in the account is Rs. 1
lakh.Other Salient Features : -50- Cheque Leaves shall be allowed
free in a year. However, number of withdrawals not to exceed FOUR
in a month.
Debit Card and Internet Banking facility shall be available to
the accountholders.
Standing instruction, ECS (debit) etc. can be made available to
such accounts (earlier it was not allowed).
No restriction on turnover / deposit by adult individual/s.
Introduction and KYC norms will be observed in the account as
per extant guidelines.
Interest rate, periodicity and method of application of interest
will be similar to our usual Savings Bank A/c.
There will be NIL Charges levied for non operation/ activation
of in- operative/ dormant a/cs
Customers, having " Baroda Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account
will not be eligible to open any other Savings Bank in Bank and
they will be required to close their other Savings Bank accounts,
if any within 30 days of opening of Baroda Basic Savings Bank
Deposit AccountBaroda Salary Advantage Saving Account
Bank of Baroda now has a special salary account with added
benefits. It's a saving bank account with an in built feature of
overdraft facility to the salaried persons.Key Benefits Overdraft
facility available upto Rs 1 lac. Earn interest on credit balance
account as per saving bank a/c rules. Free Chequebooks for routine
requirement. No minimum balance requirement in the account. No
ceiling on the amount to be deposited and credit balance in the
a/c.Terms & Conditions This account can be availed by regular
employees of state/central government, PSUs, semi govt.
organizations, state/central govt. corporations, urban development
authorities, educational institutions, universities, MNCs, reputed
public ltd companies & selected private ltd companies with
minimum one year service with the organization. Age: Minimum - 21
years. Minimum take home salary - Rs5000/- The maximum overdraft
limit - Rs. 1 lac subjected to 90% of net salary (average of last
three months). Third party guarantee.Interest on deposit as per
savings Bank rules.Baroda Bachat Mitra
Key Benefits Product Nature :Overdraft facility in Savings
Account secured by Pledge of Term Deposit Eligibility Criteria
:Individuals eligible to open Savings Account singly / jointly and
having attained the age of 18 years Minimum Amount :Savings
Account: There shall be no minimum balance requirement for Savings
Account, as such no service charges shall be levied towards
maintenance of minimum balance.Fixed Deposit: Minimum amount of
deposit accepted for the facility would be Rs10000/- and thereafter
in multiples of Rs1000/- with a minimum period of 12 months and
maximum period of 120 months. Maximum Amount :There shall be no
ceiling on the maximum amount to be deposited as Fixed deposit and
credit balance in Savings Account. Overdraft Limit :To the extent
of 80% of Fixed Deposit with a minimum limit of Rs8000/- and
maximum of Rs100000/- .Third party FDRs are not eligible under this
scheme.FDRs issued by any other branch /bank can not be pledged and
accepted as security, as per extant guidelines of the bank.
Interest Rate :Fixed deposit: As per contractual rate, at the time
of accepting deposit.Savings A/c : As per existing rules for credit
balance in SB A/cs and for debit balance in Savings A/c 1.5% over
Fixed Deposit rate with monthly rests and a minimum of Rs25/- will
be charged during a month if overdraft facility is availed.
Processing & Documentation Charge :---Nil--- Security for
Overdraft facility :Pledge of FDR duly discharged by the
depositor.Letter of pledge of FDR ( LDOC -16 A) Other conditions :
On due date of FDR the facility may be renewed at the request of
the customer. In absence of any request, overdraft facility may be
liquidated by appropriation of proceeds of the FDR after giving due
notice to the borrower or alternatively FDR may be renewed under
auto renewal facility and overdraft facility may also be renewed at
revised interest rate linked with FDR, depending upon
circumstances. If the borrower fails to pay the interest in
overdraft account and /or the accounts remains overdrawn for a
quarter, bank shall have right to cancel the facility, liquidate it
by prepaying the deposit and appropriating proceeds thereof after
giving due notice to the customer.. FDRs under BOB Suvidha will not
be accepted under the scheme. All the extant guidelines including
KYC Norms will be applicable while opening Savings and FDR
accounts. Depositor may be given an acknowledgement having pledged
the duly discharged FDR with the bank. Existing procedure shall be
followed by the branched for premature payment of FDRs. Nomination
Facility shall be available the depositors for their Savings and
Fixed Deposits Accounts. The deposit accounts shall be transferable
from one branch to another branch of the bank, together with
overdraft facility, free of charge.Baroda Pensioners Savings Bank
Account
Key Benefits Opening of account by Rs. 5/- only Auto sweep out
beyond threshold limit of Rs. 3000/- to short deposit of 180 days
in multiple of Rs. 1000/- and in case of requirement in SB A/c auto
reverse sweep in multiple of Rs. 1000/= on LIFO pattern (last in
first out) Overdraft facility in Savings Bank a/c upto a maximum of
2 months pension amount (net credit to SB a/c last month), if any
other credit facility is not being availed by the pensioner Bank of
Baroda staff pensioners are also eligible under this scheme
Immediate credit of outstation cheques upto Rs. 25000/- as per
Bank's norms Free Debit Card, Baroda Connect / Internet Banking and
"BOBCARD Silver" for 1st year with accidental death insurance cover
of Rs. 1 lac (to be provided by BOBCARDS Ltd. Under credit card
scheme) Free unlimited cheque book facility except to the
illiterate pensionerBaroda Jeevan Suraksha Savings Bank Account
Key Benefits The product shall be available at all our branches
irrespective of area classification Any resident individual who has
attained the age of 18 years and has not completed the age of 60
yrs can open his account under this scheme and avail the facility
of Life Insurance Cover from IndiaFirst Life Insurance Co. Ltd
(IFLIC) upto an amount of Rs.5.00 lac after payment of required
premium and submission of simple Health Declaration Form (DOGH)
Accounts can be opened in single name as well as in joint names
(maximum two) and both the account holders can also be covered
under insurance subject to submission of requisite papers and
payment of premium in respect of both the account holders Existing
Savings bank accounts can also be converted into Baroda Jeevan
Suraksha Savings Bank A/cretaining the same account number.
Following Documents will be required for opening of account:1.
Photo Identity Proof.2. Address Proof ( Passport/ Driving Licence /
Voter Identity Card or any other document admissible to open a
normal Savings bank Account)3. Age Proof (Birth Certificate issued
by municipality / Matric Certificate/Passport / Driving Licence /
Voter Identity Card etc.)4. Consent cum Letter of undertaking to
maintain a minimum required balance for payment of insurance
premium opted by the customer. Opening of account by minimum Rs.
1000/- only Minimum Balance Rs. 1000/- on daily balance basis. 20
Cheques Leaves shall be provided per half year free of cost. 100
withdrawal per half year shall be allowed as per General Savings
bank A/c.. In case of debits more than 100 per half year (excluding
Auto Sweep transactions and Service Charges transactions) a charge
of Rs 10/ plus service tax per debit transaction shall be levied.
Charges for non maintenance of minimum Balance is Rs. 100/- plus
service tax, per quarter. Facility of getting Life Insurance Cover
from IndiaFirst Life Insurance Co. Ltd upto an amount of Rs. 5.00
lac ( minimum Rs. 1.00 lac and thereafter in multiples of Rs. one
lac) without any medical examination and only against submission of
Declaration of Good Health (DOGH), at the cost of customer at
following premium rates: Auto sweep: Auto transfer of funds
exceeding certain fixed amount to Term Deposit to provide high
yield on such funds. Auto reverse sweep in case of need to honour
Cheque to Savings account from Term Deposit.Month in which account
is openedNumber of months for which premium is payableProrata
Premium (excl. Service Tax) per lac per annum for different
age-groups for the period in column no. 2
18-3535-5051-60
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
January12125259697
March10105216581
June773152407
October33265175
December1112259
Insurance cover is annually renewable after payment of premium.
Age will be calculated as completed years on last date of birth.At
the time of opening of account, only one option for choosing the
amount of insurance cover will be available and no other option can
be exercised in future to change the sum insured.
There will not be any grace period for renewal of cover and the
customer will be required to maintain sufficient balance in his
account for payment of insurance premium for renewal of cover.
Amount paid by the customer towards insurance premium is
admissible for deductions under Section 80 C of Income Tax act
Only one insurance cover per person shall be allowed.
In case of Joint Accounts, premium amount will be paid
separately for each of joint account holder