Central Bank of India (CBI) is an Indian government-owned bank providing various services online and offline. It is the oldest government-owned commercial bank in India. while most of the services are moving online there are still a few services that are offline. One of those is to transfer the Central Bank of India account from one Branch to another.
If you have changed your address or you have relocated to a new city you can follow the below procedure to transfer your CBI bank account to another branch.
Before knowing the procedure you must be ready with the below information or documents.
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Requirements to transfer Bank Account to another branch
- New address proof which is valid. keep your identity proof ready as well.
- New branch name and branch Code
- If you have Cheque Book keep it with yourself.
Can we Transfer Central Bank of India Account to another branch Online?
Well!! You might be thinking that in this digital world where every service is moving online or being automated, there must be a way to transfer Central Bank of India accounts Online.
But, there is no way we can transfer CBI Bank Account to another Branch Online, this is because of Banking terms and conditions. you must have to visit the bank branch.
In the future CBI might launch the facility to transfer your bank account online to another branch. we will update you once this service is available online.
How to transfer Central Bank of India Account from one branch to another branch
You can not transfer your bank account online in CBI. Follow the steps below to proceed offline.
- Write an application letter mentioning your account number, name mobile number, branch code where you want to transfer your account.
- Next, Visit your home bank branch or the branch where you want to transfer your bank account ,submit the Application to the bank officials, make sure to attach proof of address and identity with the form and application.
- Carry CBI Cheque book with you while visiting the bank as well. you have to surrender it.
- Banks will verify the details and will transfer your bank account with in 7 to 15 working days.
- After 7 days visit the new branch with your identity proof just to confirm if your account has been transferred with correct details. you too can check online using Central Bank of India Net banking to confirm the details like IFSC code, branch name etc.
Important Points to Know About Central Bank of India Account Transfer
- Your account number will not change. It will remain the same.
- You can continue to use your existing debit card. however cheque book you have to surrender at your home bank branch.
- Make sure you get a new passbook from the new bank branch with the updated address. you need to submit address proof as well.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed How to transfer the Central Bank of India account from one Branch to another following the above steps. I hope this information has cleared your doubts regarding the CBI bank account transfer.
If there are any questions/doubts related to this information you can ask in the below comment section. I will be happy to answer them.
FAQs
It will take around 7 to 15 working days to transfer your bank account to another branch.
a. Write an application letter to the branch manager mentioning details like account number old & new branch name, Branch IFSC code, etc. and sign it.
b. Visit your home bank branch or the branch where you want to transfer your bank account and submit the form to the bank officials.
c. After verifying the provided details by the bank your account will get transferred in 7 to 15 working days.
As of now online facility is not available in the Central Bank of India for account transfer. you have to visit the bank for this.
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