How to Close a Joint Savings Account?

Follow the steps given below to close a Joint Savings Account:

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    Take permission of all holders of the joint a/c

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    Clear all dues and debts associated with the joint a/c

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    Bring the a/c balance to zero

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    Visit the bank branch where the Joint Account exists and fill an a/c closure form

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    Surrender passbook, cheque book, debit card and credit card

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    All a/c holders will get an SMS once the a/c has been closed

Points to remember:

Points to remember:

Here are some key takeaways from this section that you should remember.

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    Joint Bank Accounts are those that allow more than one person to own and control the transactions of one bank account.

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    A husband and wife, a child and a parent, or business partners can have a joint a/c.

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    All a/c holders of the joint a/c will have equal rights and access to the a/c.

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    We should open a joint a/c with only people we trust.

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    A joint a/c is a convenient option for businesses.

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    Opening a joint a/c is similar to opening a savings a/c.

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