How Old Do You Have to Open a Bank Account and 9 Best Features of Minor Account

How Old Do You Have to Open a Bank Account

Many people have a question that how old you have to open a bank account, so today in this article we are going to see what is the age limit for opening an account in a bank.

In India, the age of maturity is 18. After maturity, he can do all the business or transactions independently. He can open a separate account in the bank. But a person below 18 years is considered immature.

Such a person can also open an account in the bank. But some limitations remain on such accounts. Such an account is called a minor account.

Until now, there were many restrictions on bank accounts being opened in children’s names. Minor (minor) children could not make transactions on bank accounts independently. A check also required the signature of an adult, a parent.

Now the Reserve Bank has relaxed these strict rules. Banks will come up with various schemes (‘banking products’) for children as the age requirement for opening bank accounts in favor of children is relaxed.

But, some parents will ask if it would be appropriate to open a bank account in the name of a minor child. According to the findings of the research conducted by some private banks, the answer to this question can be given as ‘yes’.

A feeling of ‘I have money in my bank account’ will develop in the mind of the child.

Be sure to take a precaution. That is, do not keep large amounts in his account. At least let it be. Make sure to tell him not to share your account details or ‘net banking password’ with anyone. Keep him alert about internet scams.

Important documents for a minor account-

After learning how old you have to open a bank account let’s understand about important documents. A minor account is opened online or offline in the bank. Which documents are required while opening a minor account is also important, so let’s see which documents are required for a minor account.

2. Minor child’s guardian’s adhar card
3. Minor child’s guardian’s pan card
4. Photo of a minor
5. Photo and signature of the guardian of the minor child

 

Minor account opening process-

1. First, you need to have an account in the bank where you want to open a minor account.
2. The minor child needs to fill new account opening form in the bank. In this account, the name of the minor child will be seen and his photo will be required, but there is no need for the signature of the minor child anywhere on the form.
3. The name of the mother or father as guardian is given as joint or guardian.
4. Lgnorance child’s birth certificate should be attached along with the form.
5. Guardian’s pan card and adhar card must be Xeroxed and signed by the guardian.
6. As a parent/guardian, in this case, you may be asked to fill out a separate form with your information.
7. The bank requires you to submit the address proof for the minor.

Finally, the bank will ask for your signature for future transactions.

Once all this is done and verified, the account will be created. You will also be given a checkbook.
The first and most important step is to encourage your child to develop good saving habits. It will always be helpful for your child.

Features of minor account-

1. There is no need to wait until the child reaches the age of 18 years. A minor account can be opened even if the child is under 18 years of age.
2. After opening the account, when the child turns 18 years old, this account has to be transferred to a normal saving account and the person can transact independently. Then there is no need for a guardian.
3. Facilities like internet banking, ATM or debit card, checkbook facility, etc. are available in minor accounts but all their transactions are done with the help of Guardian and they also have security and limitations.
4. The facility of internet usage is also available in the minor account but all the responsibility is on the guardian.
5. Debit card facility is also available in a minor account. Some banks issue photo ATM-cum-debit cards, while others have the name of the parent or child on the card.
6. Can activate SMS alert facility after transactions.
7. Spending limit is kept in the minor account to prevent misuse of money. There are daily usage or daily money withdrawal limits. Debit card usage also has limitations.
8. Minimum balance has to be maintained on the minor account and this balance may be different according to the rules of each bank.
9. Checkbook facility is available in the minor account but the transaction is done with the guardian.