Hello Everyone. How are you all? Hope everyone is fine and doing well. In this post, we will discuss about post office saving account transfer process. You can always transfer your account from existing post office to another. It is similar to transfer of bank account from one branch to another. There is no online process. You have to submit an application form and then wait for the process to get completed. Application form can be downloaded from below links. It is very simple and easy. Complete process has been explained below. In addition to this, also visit FAQs section for more insights. Therefore, go through the complete post to know in details: Transfer of Post Office Saving Account
Post Office Account Transfer Form in PDF: Download
How to Register Your Complaint in India Post Online
How to Transfer Post Office Saving Account from One Post Office to Another 2024?
So, follow these steps:
- First of all you need to download an application form. Download
- Or you can get it from any post office.
- Take a print out in A4 size paper. Fill all the details carefully.
- 1. Write post office name (You can write either existing one or the one where you want to transfer) 2. Mention your saving account number 3. Existing post office name (where you are having the account) 4. Write post office name where you want to transfer) 5. Write available balance you are having in numbers and in words. 6. Put your signature and date. Rest things you don’t need to fill. Leave it blank.
- Now visit any one of the post office. Either where you are having account or the new one.
- Carry your passbook along with your KYC documents (such as Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Passport etc)
- Submit filled application form, passbook and one document proof.
Download Post Office Saving Account Transfer Application Form: Download
Note: The application can be given either in transferring office or transferee office
How to Register for Internet Banking in Indian Post?
Documents Required for Transfer
- Filled Application Form (explained above)
- Account Passbook
- Government ID Proof
How to Write Application for Transferring Post Office Saving Account?
So, follow above process.
For transfer of accounts- the depositor should apply in the prescribed form [SB10(b)] or manual application.
The application can be given either in transferring office or transferee office.
For transfer of certificates- the investor should apply in the prescribed form[NC32]. The application may be given in either of the offices
Download Application for Transfer of Account Under National Savings Scheme
Get More Information: Link
Toll Free Number of Post Office: 18002666868
Register for India Post Mobile Banking
What is the minimum balance required for an account?
Minimum balances in respect of different types of account is given below.
| SB(cheque account) | INR. 500/- |
| SB (non cheque account) | INR. 50/- |
| MIS | INR. 100/- |
| TD | INR. 100/- |
| PPF | INR. 500/- |
| Senior Citizen | INR. 1000/- |
How I can get encashment of certificates/account before maturity?
| NSCs (VIII Issue) | Maturity period 5 years (for certificates issued on or after .01.11.2011). No premature encashment possible. |
| Different Savings Accounts | |
| SB | Can be closed at any time |
| RD | Premature closure permissible after 3 years – only SB rate is permissible |
| TD | Premature closure permissible after 6 months |
| MIS | Premature closure permissible after 1 year |
| Senior Citizen | Premature closure after 1 year |
How I get duplicate passbook?
Application in the prescribed form or manuscript application may be given by affixing prescribed fee in the form of postage stamp. New duplicated Passbook will be issued by sub post offices only.
Official Website: India Post
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I transfer online?
No
Which is the form for transfer?
SB10(b) form
Download transfer form?
Is there any charge?
No
What if Post Office officials deny?
No. They will not deny. If denies, complaint about it online.
Documents require for transfer?
Application form, passbook and an ID proof such as Aadhaar
How many days it takes?
Normally, 3-5 working days
Where I need to submit documents?
Existing or new post office where you are transferring account.
Summary
We have explain about the transfer of Post Office account. It is important to transfer if you are transfer to new place. Or not able to operate from where you are staying. As we know that, most of the works are done in base branch only. From other Post Office where you are not having account, it is very difficult to operate. So, if you want to transfer use above form. Once submitted, your account will be transfer in 3-5 working days. You can submit transfer form to existing or even new Post Office. After that, you can now do all your work from new post office.
Thanks for Reading.
Still any doubt? Don’t hesitate, feel free to ask anything. We are always happy to help you.
Please comment below, if you have any question.
Keep visiting Jugaruinfo
I had submitted all the needed documents as well as fulfilled all the requirements and the post office at Gopalpur received the application etc. on 4th Octo. 2021.
On further enquiry the Post Master had forwarded the needed documents to its branch at Canning WB on 11th Octo.
How long it will take to make the transfer?
Hi Sebastian,
I cannot predict the expected days. You can ask him only.