Women’s Savings Account Elgibility Criteria

The following people are eligible to open a Women's Savings Account:

  • First account holder should be a woman
  • Resident individuals (sole or joint account)
  • Foreign Nationals Residing in India*

*Foreign Nationals should be residing in India for a period greater than 180 days and must possess: A valid passport, a valid visa, FRRO (Foreign Region Registration Office) Certificate, and a Residential Permit

Minimum Balance Requirements

  • To open a Women's Savings Account, a minimum initial deposit of Rs. 10,000 is required for Metro & Urban branches, Rs. 5,000/- for Semi-urban & Rural branches and Rs. 2,500 for rural branches
  • It is mandatory to maintain a minimum average monthly balance of Rs. 10,000 for metro & urban branches, Rs.5000 for semi-urban & rural branches
  • If the required average balance is not maintained in savings account, the following non-maintenance charges will be levied:
Balance Non-Maintenance Charges*
AMB Slabs
(in Rupees)
Metro & UrbanSemi Urban / Rural
AMB Requirement -Rs 10,000/-AMB Requirement –Rs. 5,000/-
>=7,500 to < 10,000Rs. 150/-NA
>=5,000 to < 7,500Rs. 300/-NA
>=2,500 to < 5,000Rs. 450/-Rs. 150/-
0 to < 2,500Rs. 600/-Rs. 300/-

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