Banking Blogs

This guide covers how to open a zero balance account online in India, eligibility, required documents, a step-by-step process for SBI, HDFC, ICICI and Kotak, and the best zero balance accounts in 2026. Most accounts activate in under 15 minutes using Aadhaar OTP eKYC.   Opening a zero balance account online takes under 15 minutes. No branch visit, no queues. Just your Aadhaar, PAN and …

This guide covers how to fill a bank account opening form in India, field by field, including the documents required for bank account opening, common errors to avoid and what to do if you do not have a PAN card. Whether you are visiting a branch or filling the form online, the whole thing takes under 15 …

This article compares 3 key RBI policy rates: Repo Rate, Bank Rate and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate, explaining the difference between repo rate and bank rate, the marginal standing facility rate meaning and how the current repo rate in India 2026 affects your loan EMIs. 3 real borrower examples show how RLLR, MCLR and fixed-rate loans each respond differently to rate changes.  …

This article explains the difference between a bearer cheque and an order cheque, two of the most common types of cheques in India. You will learn what each type means, how they are transferred, when to use them and what happens if a bearer cheque is lost or stolen.  When you fill out a cheque, 2 small words on that …

Debit card hotlisting permanently blocks a lost or stolen card across all channels like ATM, POS and online in seconds. This article covers the debit card hotlisting meaning, how it differs from a temporary lock, how to hotlist a debit card through the app, net banking or helpline, real-life examples and what happens to your account afterwards. Takes about 5 minutes …

This article explains what minimum balance in savings account means, how Monthly Average Balance (MAB) is calculated and what penalties Indian banks charge for non-compliance. It covers the savings account minimum balance requirement across SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis and Kotak banks including how the minimum balance required in bank account India differs by rural and urban branches with 2 real borrower examples …

 This article covers all 7 ways to check your Post Office Savings Account balance in 2026 from the IPPB mobile app and DOP internet banking to missed call banking, SMS, ATM and passbook updates. It also explains how to link your account to UPI, register for net banking and check your PPF balance through the same portal. Most methods are instant, free and …

The *99# mobile banking service is a USSD-based banking solution that lets you check your bank account balance, transfer money and access banking services instantly without internet or smartphone. You simply have to dial *99# from your mobile phone and that it.  Isn’t it interesting? Read on to understand what it is and how it works in depth.  What is *99# Mobile Banking Service?  The …

If you’ve ever taken a close look at the bottom of a cheque, you may have seen a series of numbers in a special font. That’s not just some random numbers; that is what we call the MICR code.  Read on to understand what an MICR code is, its purpose and also how it is relevant in today’s digital banking environment.  What is an MICR Code?  MICR code full form: Magnetic Ink Character Recognition. Banks use this technology for …

With digital banking and online transactions becoming everyday activities, security is essential. A One-Time Password (OTP) adds an extra layer of protection for activities like logging in or confirming financial transactions. OTPs help ensure that only the rightful user can access an account or complete a sensitive action. Read on to know what it is, …