RBI Issues New Guidelines: Minors Above 10 years Can Now Operate Bank Accounts Independently



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The Reserve Bank of India has updated its guidelines, enabling minors aged 10 years and above to open and operate savings and term deposit accounts independently. Previously, minors could only open accounts with a guardian. Banks can now offer additional facilities like debit cards and internet banking to these young account holders, provided they manage risk effectively. These new rules aim to harmonise existing guidelines and are effective from July 1, 2025.

Opening of and operation in deposit accounts of minors Reserve Bank of India has issued guidelines in the past to banks on opening of and operations in the deposit accounts of minors. A review of the existing guidelines has been made with a view to rationalise and harmonise the extant guidelines. 2. Based on the review, the revised instructions on opening and operation in the deposit accounts of minors are given below: Minors of any age may be allowed to open and operate savings and term
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FAQ :

Minors above the age of 10 years can now open and operate savings and term deposit accounts independently.

Yes, minors can open and operate deposit accounts with their mother as guardian, as per previous RBI circulars.

Banks are permitted to offer additional facilities such as internet banking, ATM/debit cards, and cheque books to minor account holders, based on their risk management policies.

Upon reaching the age of majority, banks must obtain fresh operating instructions and specimen signatures from the account holder.

Yes, accounts of minors, whether operated independently or through a guardian, must always maintain a credit balance and cannot be overdrawn.

Banks are advised to align their policies with these new guidelines by July 01, 2025.




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