Equitas small finance bank allows consumers to open a digital savings account
Equitas Small Finance Bank provides a variety of savings accounts that allow consumers to transfer money, keep it secure, and withdraw it anytime with interest earned on the deposit. It offers a savings account catered to the demands of other customer groups and responds to their demands.
Due to the continuing pandemic scenario, Equitas Small Finance Bank has introduced Selfe Savings Account, a zero balance digital savings account that anyone can open using valid documents required with no physical interaction or bank visits.
Benefits of Digital Selfe Savings Account
Selfe Saving is an Equitas quick savings account that can be created by registering the PAN, Aadhaar, and other basic data via a web-based video. Following are some of its benefits:
1. There is no minimum average balance:
Customers who open a regular savings account must have a specified monthly minimum average amount in the account. But customers with zero balance accounts are not required to maintain a minimum balance.
2. Open account in a few minutes:
There is no need to wait for 2-3 days for your bank account to be opened. In only 4-5 minutes, Equitas Selfe Savings Account can be open and digital banking can be done instantly. Before you apply for opening an account, make sure you have your PAN card number, Aadhaar card number, and Aadhaar-registered mobile number ready with you.
Most digital savings accounts may only be opened by individuals as a single entity. Selfe savings accounts allow you to create an account both as a single as well as a joint account.
A free virtual debit card will be received by the customer after successful completion of the online account opening procedure, which they may use to conduct online payments and pay online bills. After you have completed the entire KYC procedure, you will be able to obtain a physical debit card.
5. Virtual payment address:
Account users also receive a virtual payment address, which they may use to send money from their previous savings account to their new digital account.
What are the Eligibility criteria to open a Digital Selfe Account?
1. To open the account, you must have a PAN and Aadhaar card.
2. Customers should be at least 18 years old or more.
3. Individuals who are Indian residents can only open a selfie account.
What is the procedure to open a Digital Selfe Savings Account?
Following are some steps that need to be done to open an account:
1. In the first step, choose your state, locality, and bank branch from the drop-down menus. If your state is not listed, it indicates that Bank does not have services in your area and you will not be able to open digital savings account online.
2. Second, enter your name and the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar card. Approval of the terms and conditions is required. Get an Aadhaar OTP and type the OTP that will be delivered to your linked mobile number.
3. Third, information such as your name, date of birth, and father's name will be retrieved from the UIDAI database. Verify your PAN information and, if everything is right, click ‘Ok.'
4. In the fourth step, you must provide your personal information. Include your email address and primary branch. Enter your mother's name and email address on the following screen. Fill up the blanks with your marital status, employment, and annual income.
5. Now You can open a single or joint account at this phase. After selecting an account, a Customer ID will be sent to you and other essential information to your mobile number and email address.
6. Further, enter your nominee's information and the OTP sent through SMS. Now the debit card page will open, allowing you to enter the name you wish to see on your virtual debit card.
7. In the last step after completing the online account opening process, enable the mobile banking app and enjoy banking immediately.
What are the FD Interest Rates offered by the bank?
Equitas Small Finance Bank provides financial services. The small financing bank provides fixed deposit interest rates ranging from 3.60 percent p.a. to 6.65 percent p.a. for terms ranging from 7-10 years.
The bank's maximum interest rate for domestic fixed deposits for the general public is 6.80 percent p.a. for terms ranging from 2 to 3 years. NRI fixed deposit rates range from 3.60 percent per annum to 6.65 percent per annum for terms ranging from one year to ten years.