South Indian Bank (SIB) was established in Kerala to assist merchants and traders in financing their business needs. Its headquarters are in Thrissur. It was Kerala's first private bank to become a scheduled bank in 1946. It operates over 900 branches across the country.
South Indian Bank Savings Account provides a variety of varying features and perks. For investments made into an account, the bank offers an interest rate of up to 4.50% p.a. You can also register for an account online.
South Indian Bank Savings Account Balances |
Interest Rates |
Rs. 2 lakh |
2.35% p.a. |
Rs. 2 lakhs - Rs. 5 crores |
2.75% p.a. |
Rs. 5 crores - Rs. 100 crores |
4.20% p.a. |
More than Rs. 100 crores |
4.50% p.a. |
Fill out the online savings account eligibility form; after submitted, the form will be reviewed for application eligibility and customized savings account options-
Step 1: The applicant can analyze the numerous savings account alternatives offered and select the best one for them.
Step 2: The concerned staff contacts the customer to arrange for the set of documents necessary to open the account requested by the customer.
Step 3: Receive the opening account package and make the required deposits to maintain the minimum balance.
Hindu Undivided Families and Indian nationals are eligible to open a South Indian Bank Savings Account. Unless otherwise noted, the following people are eligible-
Minimum Balance Requirement |
Nil - Rs. 5,000 |
Below listed are the various types of savings accounts that one can open at South Indian Bank-
This is a zero-balance account that offers four free transactions per month as well as NEFT and RTGS.
This account encourages kids to start saving and planning for their financial future. Account holders can make use of benefits such as a free Global Debit Card and free financial transfers from the parent's or guardian's account.
This account is open to all youngsters over the age of ten.
Customers will appreciate this account because it includes an International Debit Card, branch banking at any branch, free internet banking, and online cash transfer services.
Account holders of the basic deposit savings account receive a free Debit Card with no minimum balance requirement.
Account holders, however, are not permitted to open additional Savings Accounts with the bank. In that scenario, clients must close those accounts before opening the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account.
This account is only available to salaried staff. It is separated into four areas in order to meet the demands of employees at all levels. There are several types of accounts in this account.
Customers with the Standard Group Salary Savings Account have access to free outward NEFT or RTGS transactions up to Rs. 10,000 per month, free internet banking, and 35 free cheques per year. The Smart Group Salary Savings Account has no balance.
It provides its customers with 50 free cheques per year and unlimited free cash remittances to non parent branches. Every month, it also provides free Pay Orders up to Rs. 20,000. The Executive Group Salary Savings Account provides free monthly NEFT and RTGS transactions up to Rs. 30,000, as well as free online and mobile banking.
It also provides 50 free cheque leaves each year and does not charge monthly ATM fees.
Every year, the Advantage Group Salary Savings Account provides free limitless cheques.
With this account, there are no fees for using the internet or mobile banking. It also provides free and limitless fund transactions via NEFT and RTGS.
This account is intended for customers who have a Demat account with the bank. It has many benefits, including no minimum balance requirement, no transfer fee, 35 free cheque leaves each year, and internet banking.
The account holders can also use the bank's e-commerce service for free.
This account is intended for women's banking needs. It combines the advantages of a savings account and a recurring deposit. Account holders are eligible for free travel insurance for one year from the date that the account was opened.
Every month, a minimum deposit of Rs. 1,000 is required for the Recurring Deposit. Other advantages include free NEFT or RTGS transactions up to Rs. 2,000,000 per month and a free ATM-Debit card.