Bank Account Transfer Application
Why Write an Account Transfer Application?
If you have recently moved to a new city or changed your home address, travelling back to your old bank branch for basic banking services (like getting a new passbook or DD) can be highly frustrating. The best solution is to request a Branch Transfer.
While many private banks (like HDFC, ICICI) and even SBI now allow you to change your branch online via Net Banking, many public sector banks still require a written application submitted to the Branch Manager.
What Documents Do You Need to Attach?
- A copy of your Bank Passbook (Front Page).
- A copy of your Aadhar Card or new Address Proof.
- Original Passbook and Cheque Book (sometimes required to be surrendered to the new branch).
Standard Bank Account Transfer Application Format (English)
The Branch Manager,
[Name of your current Bank, e.g., State Bank of India],
[Name of your current Branch, e.g., Karol Bagh Branch],
[City, State]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Subject: Request for transfer of Savings Bank Account.
Respected Sir/Madam,
I hold a Savings Bank Account in your branch with the Account Number [Your 11/14 digit Account Number] under the name [Your Full Name as per bank records].
I would like to state that I have recently relocated from [Old City/Address] to [New City/Address] due to my job transfer. Because of this distance, it is becoming very difficult for me to operate my account and visit the home branch for banking services.
Therefore, I kindly request you to transfer my bank account to the [Name of the New Branch] branch, located at [Address or Branch Code of the new branch].
I have attached a copy of my Aadhar card (new address proof) and passbook for your reference.
Please process my request at the earliest. I shall be highly obliged.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
Signature: [Sign exactly as you do in the bank]
Name: [Your Name]
Account No: [Your Account Number]
Mobile No: [Your Registered Mobile Number]
New Address: [Your New Address]
बैंक अकाउंट ट्रांसफर एप्लीकेशन फॉर्मेट (Hindi)
श्रीमान शाखा प्रबंधक (Branch Manager),
[बैंक का नाम, जैसे – पंजाब नेशनल बैंक],
[पुरानी शाखा का नाम और पता]
विषय: बचत खाता (Savings Account) ट्रांसफर करने हेतु आवेदन।
महोदय,
सविनय निवेदन है कि मेरा नाम [आपका नाम] है और आपके बैंक शाखा में मेरा एक बचत खाता है। मेरा खाता नंबर [Account Number] है।
मैं आपको सूचित करना चाहता हूँ कि हाल ही में मैंने अपना निवास स्थान बदल लिया है और अब मैं [नया शहर या नया पता] में रहने लगा हूँ। इस कारण से मुझे पुरानी शाखा में आकर बैंकिंग लेनदेन करने में बहुत परेशानी हो रही है।
अतः आपसे निवेदन है कि कृपया मेरे खाते को आपकी [नई शाखा का नाम और ब्रांच कोड] वाली शाखा में ट्रांसफर करने की कृपा करें। मैंने इस आवेदन के साथ अपने नए पते का प्रमाण (आधार कार्ड) और पासबुक की कॉपी संलग्न कर दी है।
धन्यवाद!
भवदीय,
हस्ताक्षर: [बैंक वाला साइन]
नाम: [आपका नाम]
खाता संख्या: [अकाउंट नंबर]
मोबाइल नंबर: [मोबाइल नंबर]
FAQ Section
Q1: Does the account number change after a branch transfer?
No, under the modern Core Banking Solution (CBS) system, your account number remains exactly the same. Only your home branch and IFSC code will change.
Conclusion
Transferring your bank account is a simple process. Make sure to double-check the Branch Code (IFSC) of your new branch before writing the application. Usually, the transfer process takes 2 to 3 working days.
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