SBI hikes minimum balance for savings a/c, other charges
SBI has started charging more from its millions of account holders, including those of the 6 lenders merged with it this month, for not maintaining minimum balance as well as for services like cheque books and lockers.
The monthly average balance (MAB) requirement has been increased to as high as Rs 5,000 for branches in six metros, else they will invite a penalty ranging from Rs 20 (rural branches) to Rs 100 in (metro cities), according to SBI website.
Bank has increased locker rent and curtailed number of free locker usage in a year. After usage 12 times, the customer has to pay Rs 100 plus service tax applicable for visiting his or her locker.
As far as cheque books are concerned, for a current account holder, the first 50 cheques free in a financial year; thereafter, it will cost Rs 3 per leaf.
SBI will now charge Rs 20 for opening fee including enrolment for savings account among other various charges that the bank has raised.
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