Savings Account Documents required for Union Bank Of India

Whenever a person wants to open an account with the bank, he is required to submit a set of documents required along with the account opening form for opening of his bank account. These documents help the bank to confirm that the account is being opened by a genuine person and in this way, it may eliminate the chances of fraud and money laundering.

Documents Required for Union Bank Of India, the applicant is required to submit following documents:

1. Two latest Passport Size Coloured Photographs
2. A duly filled up Account Opening Form (AOF)
3. Copy of PAN Card/ Form 60 (with reasons of not having PAN Card)
4. KYC (Know Your Customer) Form with Documents : Proof of Identity & Proof of Address
5. Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) in case of Minor & Senior Citizen

When the customer submits all the above-mentioned documents for opening the account, the bank will verify the documents and the details mentioned in the application form in order to ascertain whether he is eligible for the savings account or not.

Remember that these documents are to be submitted along with Account Opening Form (AOF) at the time of opening a savings bank account. You will have to produce the original documents for verification to the bank.

After a successful verification of these documents by the banker, your savings account is opened. Sometimes the bank may insist upon producing an introducer, who is an existing account holder of Union Bank Of India .

Details about KYC (Know Your Customer)

KYC stands for Know Your Customer, it is commonly used term in the banking or financial arena. It is a customer identification process that has mandatorily be complied by banks where they need to collect some required information about the identity and address of the customers.

Identity of a person remains same throughout the life of a person but address may change from time to time in his/ her lifetime. It is to be noted that whenever the address of customer changes, he/ she is required to submit a proof of new address to the Union Bank Of India.

KYC documentation not only prevents money laundering practices, avoids frauds, benami accounts, etc., it also helps establishing a long term relationship of the bank with its customers.

Documents used as a Proof of Identity

• Passport
• PAN Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter's Identity Card
• Driving Licence with Photograph
• Identity Card/ confirmation from employer(Subject to the bank's satisfaction)
• Letter from a recognized public authority or public servant verifying the identity and residence of the customer to the satisfaction of bank
• NREGA job card
• Identity Card / Document with applicant's photo, issued by :
  1. Central / State Government and its Department
  2. Statutory / Regulatory authorities
  3. Public Sector undertakings
  4. Colleges affiliated to Universities (this can be treated as valid only till the time the applicant is a student)
  5. Professional bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI & Bar Council etc to their members
  6. Credit Cards / Debit Cards issued by banks with photo

Documents used as a Proof of Address

• Passport
• Voter's Identity Card
• Driving Licence
• Utility Bills (latest): Telephone bill, Electricity bill, Gas bill, Water bill)
• Bank account statement
• Letter from any recognized public authority
• Ration Card
• Letter from employer (subject to satisfaction of the bank)
• Other Bank pass books
• Self declaration by High Court & Supreme Court Judges giving the new address in respect of their own accounts
• Identity card/ Document with applicant's photo, issued by:
  1. Central / State
  2. Statutory/ Regulatory authorities
  3. Public Sector undertakings
  4. Scheduled Commercial Bank
  5. Colleges affiliated to Universities (this can be treated as valid only till the time the applicant is a student)
  6. Professional bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI & Bar Council etc to their members

Documents used as Proof of Date of Birth (Required for Minor & Senior Citizen)

• Birth Certificate
• Government ID Card
• Passport
• School Leaving Certificate
• Driving Licence
• Voter's ID Card (with date of birth)
• Ration Card(with date of birth)
• LIC / Insurance Policy
• Pension Card (Issued by government)

What Documents are Required to Open a Joint Account?

Listed below are the documents required to open a joint account.

• First of all, the account opening form (AOF) needs to be submitted. This should be signed by all the account holders.
• Providing personal information of joint holders on this form including names, communication address and mobile numbers.
• Two recently taken Passport Sized Colour Photographs of all the holders.
• Copies of each account holder's identification documents such as their PAN cards, passports and driving licenses are to be given.
• Submit a KYC (Know Your Customer) form.

What Documents are Required to Open a Minor Bank Account?

Listed below are the documents required to open a minor bank account.

• Account opening form (AOF) needs to be submitted with the minor as the first account holder and you as the parent/ guardian.
• You also need to submit your recent passport size colour photographs along with this form. Some banks ask for the minor's photograph too.
• Child's birth certificate as age proof, this is also required to establish your relationship with the minor
• KYC of the parent/ guardian: Copies of your identity proof & address proof.
• Submit a KYC (Know Your Customer) form.

You need to carry the original documents for verification and self-attested copies for submission.

Important Points for Union Bank Of India Savings Account

1. Research and open a savings account in a bank that offers maximum interest and other benefits
2. You can download account opening form from the websited of the banks as well
3. You need to produce original documents to the banker for verification at the time of opening your bank account
4. Interest in the savings account up to Rs 10,000 in one financial year is exempt from Income Tax under Section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 w.e.f. financial year 2012-13
5. It is mandatory to furnish the PAN (Permanent Account Number) details for cash transactions exceeding Rs. 50,000
6. There is a guarantee of providing interest on a savings account up to the first Rs 1 lakh balance in the account