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The Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd.

CURRENT ACCOUNT

CASH HANDLING & RTGS CHARGES-No Cash Handling or RTGS/NEFT charges are levied on Current Account

Who can open a Current Account

  1. 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:
    • any one or more of them.
    • any one or more of the survivors.
    • either or anyone one or more of them or the survivors jointly, or survivor.
    • ‘former or survivor’ or ‘either or survivor’, subject to the condition that the second (first in the case of either or survior) named account holder will be entitled to the balance lying in the account only on the death of the former (either in the case of either or survivor) account holder.
  2. Accounts can be opened for sole proprietorship firms, partnership firms, private limited and public limited companies, joint Hindu families, trusts, clubs, associates etc. satisfactorily introduced to the Bank and on fulfilling laid down procedures and tendering required credentials.
  3. Accounts can be opened by minors of 14 years and above, if able to read and write, in their sole names.

Who can not open a Current Account

1. Minors
Current account should not be permitted in the name of minor in general but account opened in the name of minor to be operated upon by natural guardian/guardian appointed by court may be allowed by the bank. But under no circumstances overdraft shall be allowed in such cases.
2. Blind Persons
Blind persons should not be allowed to open current account with the bank. However even if an account holder becomes blind subsequently, he shall be allowed to close the account and advised to open saving account.

How to open a Current Account

  1. Application to open an account must be made in Bank’s prescribed account opening form. All signatories are required to come in the bank to sign the account opening form. Required credentials depending upon the type of constitution of the prospective accountholder are to be submitted to the bank.
  2. Each applicant will be required to sign a declaration to the effect that he has read and accepted Current Account Rules. A copy of the rules is displayed on the notice board.
  3. A recent passport size photograph of every account holder, proprietor/partners/directors of the company/office branches/trustees and other officials authorized to operate upon the account, is required to be given to the bank.
  4. The account is to be introduced by an exsisting current/cash credit accountholder having minimum six months old satisfactorily and actively conducted KYC compiled account with the bank.

Interests on Current Account

No interest will be given on balance in current account. But bank shall pay interest on deceased account at the rate of saving bank account on the balance in the account from the date of death of accountholder (or from 1st May 1983 which ever is later) to the date of payment of balance to the legal heirs/representatives/nominees.

Issue/Revocation of stop payment of cheques in case of joint accounts

In the case of joint accounts (operated jointly or separately) any one of the joint account holder can stop the payment of a cheque drawn by other. The bank is bound to take notice of such instructions. If the instructions to stop payment of a cheque given earlier is to be revoked, it requires the signature of all account holders.

Procedure for obtaining declaration of sole proprietorship

The declaration of sole proprietorship should be obtained from the intended customer on the affadavit. He should sign the declaration form in his individual capacity and not under the seal of trade name or firm name.

ATM & NEFT/RTGS Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1ATM ChargesAnnual ATM card charges ->1st year free ->2nd year – Rs.100/-Same Charges
2ATM Financial TxnATM Aquirer (Financial Txn) charges, after 5 transactions – Rs.21/- per transactionSame Charges
3ATM Non-Financial TxnATM Aquirer (Non Financial Txn) charges, after 5 transactions – Rs.7/- per transactionSame Charges
4New ATM card issue charges1st ATM card is freeSame Charges
5For reissue of ATM card – Rs.200/-Same Charges
6SMS ChargesRs. 15/- per QuarterSame Charges
7RTGS/NEFT chargesNo chargesNo charges

Bank Gurantee Against Deposit Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Bank Guarantee against depositMinimum charges Rs.500/-Up to Rs.500000- 2% p.a.Above Rs. 500000 – 1% p.a.Charges to be levied at the time of issuing of guaranteeSame Charges

Interest Certificate Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Interest certificate/ Balance certificateFirst copy- FreeSubsequent copy- Rs.100/-per copyNo charges

Photo Attestation and Signature Verification Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Photo attestation chargesRs.50/- for Saving AccountsRs.100/- for Current AccountsNo charges
2Signatures verification chargesRs.50/- for Saving AccountsRs.100/- for Current AccountsFree for- Students, Defence forces, War widows, Physically handicap & Signature attestation for ECS purposeNo charges

Account Closer Charges Saving/RD

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Account closer chargesUp to 1 year account Rs.500/-above 1 year account Rs.250/-No charges for deceased casesNo charges
2Closing of RD A/c before maturityRs.100/-On account of death of customer no charges should be levied.Same Charges
3Penalty for late payment of RD installmentPenalty charges to be levied for delayed installments in Recurring Deposit Accounts @ Rs.2/- for Rs.100 p.m. irrespective of periodicity of deposit (Minimum Rs.20/-)Same Charges

Cash Deposit in Current Account*

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Cash deposit in Current Account No chargesNo charges

Payments under CBS other than Parent Branch

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Payments under CBS Other than parent branchCash Payment/Deposits under CBSOther than parent branch customers.No chargesNo charges

Excess Debit Entries Charges in SB Account

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Charges for excess debit entries in SB AccountAfter 30 Manual Debit entries per half year, Rs.5/- per entryshould be debited by system,No charges

Saving/Current Account->Cheque Book Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Cheque Book charges Saving Bank A/cOne cheque book containing 20 leaves free per half year Rs.2.50/- per leaf for extra cheque.Same charges
2Cheque Book chargesCurrent A/cNo free cheque book is to be issued. Rs.3.00/- per leaf for each cheque.Same charges

Saving/Current Account->Minimum Balance Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Maintenanceof Minimum BalanceSaving Bank DepositsThe Customer who does not maintain minimum balance of Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- withcheque book facility in his account the service charges shall be levied atthe following rates per month:Rs.100/- per month, will be debited every month.No charges for Senior Citizens.No charges
2Maintenanceof Minimum Balance Current AccountMin. balance Rs.5000/- is to be maintained.Rs.300/- per month, will be debited every month for non-maintenance ofminimum balance.Same Charges

Account Statement and Duplicate Pass Book Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Statement of account All types of accounts.One statement for current month and proceeding month is free.Rs.50/- per statement for other months of current financial year.Rs.100/- per statement for proceeding financial years.No service charges for statement through own registered E-Mail.No charges
2Duplicate Pass BookFirst Pass-Book free.Additional passbooks on completion of previous passbook is also free.Rs.100/- for issuing duplicate passbook on request.Same charges

SAFE Custody and Locker Rent Charges

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)ChargesApplicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1SAFE CUSTODY CHARGESCharges for sealed cover/envolpe is Rs.300/- per month for per cover/ envolpe.Charges for a box is Rs.600/- per month for per box.Same Charges
2LOCKER RENTSmall Locker900/- p.a.Concession of 50% charges in Locker rent. All other charges will remain same.
Medium Locker1500/-p.a.
Big Locker3000/- p.a.
Extra Large Locker5000/-p.a.
No Lien
Note: In case of loss of key of the Lockers, actual expenditure incurred for breaking open the locker and changing the lock by manufacturers of lockers, should be recovered from the account holders. Penalty charges per Quarter or part thereof:
Small LockerRs.100/-
MediumRs.300/-
BigRs.500/-
Extra LargeRs.800/-
* Any default will atract penalty charges for a full quarter.
*The rent should become due w.e.f. 1st of succeeding month, in which the locker is leased out. One month may be allowed for payment of rent due.

Standing Instructions and STOP Payment Instructions

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1STANDING INSTRUCTIONSRejection/Failure charges are Rs.50/- per instruction once during a month.For RD account rejection charges are Rs.25/- per instruction once during a month.No charges
2STOP PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONAll types of accountsPer instrument Rs.100/-andRs.50/- for additional each instrument in a single instance.Same Charges

Issuance/Cancellation of Banker Cheque /Pay Order/DD

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Issuance of Banker cheque/ Pay order/DDUp to Rs.10000/- Rs.50/- Above Rs 10000/- Rs.50/- plus Rs.3/- per thousand for amount above Rs.10000/- Maximum Rs.10000/- Branch Manager is authorized to waive charges to Govt./Semi-Govt./ Cooperative Institutions, having good amount of deposit.Every Staff Member is entitled for one free draft/ payorder of any amount in a month
2Issuance of Duplicate Banker’s cheques/DDsRs.100/-No charges
3Revalidation/Cancellation Of Pay order/DDsRs.50/-No charges

Cheques/ECS- Outward Inward

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Outward Cheques/Bills returned unpaidCharges for outward Cheques/Bills Clearing Returns, outward loan Cheques return. Rs.100/- per instrumentSame Charges
2Inward Cheques/Bills return unpaidRs.100/- per instrument.Same Charges
3ECS outward and inward clearing returnRs.100/- per instrumentSame charges

Collection of Outstation Cheques/Bills

Sr No.Detail of ServicesApplicable Charges (For Customers)Applicable Charges {For Bank Staff (Including Retired)}
1Collection of Outstation ChequesUp to Rs. 5000/- Rs 25/- From Rs 5001/- to Rs 10000/- Rs.50/- From Rs10000/- to Rs 100000/ Rs 100 Above Rs100000/- Rs150/- Above charges are per instrument.Same charges
2Collection of BillsUp to Rs. 10000 Rs. 50/- plus Postal charges Rs. 10001 and above Rs.6/- per thousand, Min 100/- and Max. 12000/- plus postage. No collection charges to be levied for collection of local cheques/drafts. However, out of pocket expenses be recovered in full. Collection charges in cases of outstation cheques/bills should be levied on the gross amount of instrument. Further, No charges to be taken from Senior Citizens/pensioners for collection of pension up to Rs 10000/-Same charges

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