How to Close a Current Account?

To close a Current Account, follow the steps given below:

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    Ask and take consent of all the joint partners of the business

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    Transfer all payments linked with the a/c, like insurance premiums and interest on loans, to another bank a/c

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    Bring the a/c balance to zero

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    Go to the bank and ask for Account Closure Form or get it online on the bank’s website

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    Fill the closure form

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    Submit the form in the bank along with KYC details and address and identity proof

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    Surrender passbook, cheque book, debit cards, credit cards, etc. to the bank

Note:

Note:

If your bank asks for a notarised Closure Form, go to a local lawyer and get it notarised. Then submit the form to the bank.

Pro Tip

Before closing bank account take a soft copy or print out of the account statement of the bank account since inception for any future reference, since we cannot re-open a closed bank account

Points to remember:

Points to remember:

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

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    Current accounts are bank accounts mostly used by businesses

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    It is also called Demand Deposit a/c

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    In a current a/c, there are no limits on per-day withdrawals and deposits

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    You will not get interest on the money you keep in a current a/c

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    A current a/c requires a higher amount of minimum balance than a savings a/c

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