Application to Close Bank Account ★ in 2021

There may be several situations when you would like to close your bank account. Some banks have a well-defined form for the same while other insist that you should write an application to close bank account. We have put down sample bank account closure letter which you can use to close your bank account without much hassles. You can make modifications as per your requirement.

Bank Account Closing Letter Format

Below is one of the formats of Application to Close Bank Account. You need to place your values in [x].

To,

The Manager,
[Bank name]
[Branch Address]

Date: [Write Date]

Subject: Request for Closure of bank Account Number [Mention Account Number]

Dear Sir/Madam,
 
I [Account Holder Name] hold [type of Account – Savings/Current] Account Number [Mention Account Number] in your branch. I would like to close this account due to personal reasons.
 
Here are the details:
Account Holder Name(s) – [First Account Holder Name] [Second Account Holder Name]
Account Number - [Mention Account Number]
Address - [Mention Address]
Mobile Number - [Mention Mobile Number]
 
I am surrendering Passbook, ATM Card, unused cheque leaves along with the application. Request you to process this 

Thanking You
[Signature & Name]

Bank Account Closure Letter

Below is another letter that you can use as Bank Account Closure Letter.

To,
 The Manager,
 [Bank name]
 [Branch Address]

 Date: [Write Date]
 
Subject: Request for Closure of bank Account Number [Mention Account Number]
 
Dear Sir/Madam,
 
I [Account Holder Name] hold [type of Account – Savings/Current] Account Number [Mention Account Number] in your branch. I would like to close this account due to personal reasons.
 
Here are the details:
 Account Holder Name(s) – [First Account Holder Name] [Second Account Holder Name]
 Account Number - [Mention Account Number]
 Address - [Mention Address]
 Mobile Number - [Mention Mobile Number]
 
I am surrendering Passbook, ATM Card, unused cheque leaves along with the application. Request you to process this with immediate effect.
 
Thanking You
[Signature & Name]

Bank Account Close Application In Hindi

If you are looking for bank account close application in Hindi, this would help you out.

सेवा मे,
 
प्रबंधक,
 [बैंक का नाम]
 [शाखा का पता]

 दिनांक: [दिनांक लिखें]

 विषय: बैंक खाता संख्या [खाता संख्या लिखें] बंद करना

 प्रिय महोदय / महोदया,
 मैं [खाता धारक का नाम] अपनी शाखा में [प्रकार का खाता - बचत / चालू] खाता संख्या [खाता संख्या लिखें] रखता हूं। मैं व्यक्तिगत कारणों से इस खाते को बंद करना चाहूंगा।

 यहाँ विवरण हैं:
 खाता धारक का नाम - [पहला खाता धारक का नाम] [दूसरा खाता धारक का नाम]
 खाता संख्या - [खाता संख्या लिखें]
 पता - [पता लिखें]
 मोबाइल नंबर - [मोबाइल नंबर लिखें]

 मैं आवेदन के साथ पासबुक, एटीएम कार्ड, अप्रयुक्त चेक पत्तों को सरेंडर कर रहा हूं। आपसे यह प्रक्रिया करने का अनुरोध करता है

 धन्यवाद
 [हस्ताक्षर और नाम]

Documents with Application to Close Bank Account

You may need to submit/show the photocopies of following documents along with application to close bank account:

1. Identity Proof (Ex. Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Voter ID Card, Driving License).
2. Address Proof (Ex. Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, etc)
3. PAN Card
4. Original Passbook
5. Cheque book with unused leaves
6. ATM / Debit / Grid Card

Things to keep in Mind before closing Bank Account

There are following things to keep in mind before closing the account

• Withdraw all Money from the Account: You should withdraw or transfer all the money to other account. This helps as there would be no formality of getting a draft or cheque from the bank on closure of the account.
• Destroy the ATM/Debit/Grid Cards: You should cut the ATM or Debit card in 4 pieces and destroy it. You can also submit the cut debit card to the bank with application as it prevents any possible misuse.
• Preserve Previous Bank Statement and Cheque Book Leaves: Bank statements would serve a record of all your previous transactions. You should also keep a few leaves of cheque preserved as it helps when you want to change mandate of payment from this bank to other.
• Check you have changed records in your investments, income tax records: Most investments these days pay directly to your account. In case this was that account make sure it has been updated. Always check for what account have you mentioned in older investments. Also remember to update the same in your ITR and income tax records.
• Change your auto-debit: In case you had some loan EMI being paid from this bank account, make sure to update the same.

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