1. What is an inoperative account?
An account is classified as inoperative if there are no customer-induced transactions for a continuous period of 24 months.
2. Which transactions are considered for activity in the account?
Customer-induced financial and non financial transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, nominee change, address change, mobile number change, MB login etc are considered. System-generated transactions like interest credits or service charges are treated as bank induced transactions.
3. Will customer be informed before account becomes inoperative?
Yes, customers are generally informed through SMS prior to classification, encouraging them to operate the account.
4. What are the restrictions on an inoperative account?
Debit transactions will be restricted
5. Is customer money safe if the account becomes inoperative?
Yes. Your funds remain safe and continue to earn applicable interest (if it is an interest-bearing account).
6. How can a customer reactivate an inoperative account?
You may reactivate your account by:
- Submit inoperative cum rekyc updation form along with KYC documents at the nearest branch.
7. Is there any charge for reactivation?
NIL Charges for reactivation.
8. Will interest continue to be credited in an inoperative account?
Yes, interest will continue to be credited as per the applicable rate, provided the account type is interest-bearing.
9. Can customer close an inoperative account?
Yes. customer can submit an account closure request after completing necessary verification.
10. What happens if the account remains inoperative for a long period?
If the account remains inoperative for a prolonged period (10 years and above), it may be classified under unclaimed deposits as per regulatory guidelines.
11. What should customer do to avoid account becoming inoperative?
- Perform at least one customer-induced transaction within 24 months
- Keep contact details updated to receive alerts
- Monitor account activity periodically
12. Is KYC update required for reactivation?
Yes, KYC updation is required as part of due diligence before reactivation, depending on the account status.