Hi Everyone. How are you all? So, in this post, we will discuss on how to close Post Office account. If you have transferred from one place to another, you may transfer or close your account. You can close account in the same way how a bank account gets closed. Online facility is not available for closing account, you have to write an application to the post master for closing the account. We will also discuss how to write application for this. So, if you are no longer using the account, closing account is the best option. Therefore, go through the complete post to know in details: Close Post Office Saving Account Online
Download Post Office Saving Account Closure Form: Download
How to Close Post Office Saving Account Online?
Note: Online facility to close post office account is not available. So, you have to write an application for requesting of account closing.
Write an application letter for closure duly signed by all the holders, presented to the centre chief along with the unused cheque leaves and debit/ATM card.
How to Write an Application for Closure of PO Saving Account (SB)?
You can download application form or write an application letter for it. Both are given below.
How to Fill Post Office Account Closure Form?
So, follow below steps:
- First of all, download below form. Download
- Take a print out or collect it from any branch.
- Fill your post office name, date, type of account as SB and then account number.
- Similarly, also mention about the amount you want in account number or cash or cheque. Put your signature or thumb in the box provided. Note: You don’t need to fill right side of the form.
- After filling all the details, submit the form along with passbook and cheque book.
Download application above.
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Sample Application Letter for Closure of Post Office Account
How to Close Post Office RD, PPF, SSA, NSC, KVP or Any Other?
For closing any type of account in Post Office, you can use above form (SB-7A). With the help of above form, once can request closure of any type of account. Just mention all the details of account in the form and submit to the base post office. They closes it immediately. Once close, you will get your maturity or remaining balance.
What is the Charge for Closing Post Office Saving Account?
If the closure is applied with in the minimum period of one year from the date of opening, they charge a nominal fee.
What to do with FD/RD of Post Office while closing account?
If there is standing instructions against that account towards RD subscription or credit of FD interest you should make your own arrangements as the standing instructions will lapse.
Whether I will get cash or cheque after closing saving account?
If the balance is over Rs 5000/- they will close the account and issue a cheque for the net amount due to you.
Download Post Office Saving Account Closure Application Form PDF: Download
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I close online?
No
How to close an account?
Use above form (SB-7A) to place an closure request.
I want to close my NSC account?
For any account closure, you can use above form.
Can I write an application for it?
Yes, you can also write an application.
Is there any charge?
If the closure is applied with in the minimum period of one year from the date of opening, they charge a nominal fee.
How to download form?
You can use above form or can also collect from branch.
I want to close Post Office KVP?
So, fill above form correctly and submit to the base post office.
How much time it takes?
Normally, they close immediately. But in some cases, it may take 3-5 working days depending upon work.
How I will receive remaining amount?
If amount is above Rs 5000, you may get cheque else cash.
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Summary
So, above we have explain you multiple methods to close account. You can close any type of account such as saving, RD, PPF, SSA etc. with above form. Since there is no online method to close it. Only option we have is to visit post office. Once form is submitted with all documents, they closes immediately or in a day. After that, you will get your remaining balance. So, in this way, one can close an account.
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