SBI offers Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan savings account for children
Pehla Kadam and Pehli Udaan, are complete bouquets of banking products, that will not only help children learn the importance of saving money but will also allow them to experiment with the 'buying power' of money, the lender mentioned on its website.
“Both the Savings Accounts are fully loaded; replete with banking features like Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, etc. which will not just acquaint children with the different channels of modern-day banking but also teach them the nuances of personal finance," SBI said.
Here is all you need to know about SBI's Pehla Kadam, Pehli Udaan saving accounts for children
Cheque book
PehlaKadam
Specially designed personalised chequebook (with 10 cheque leaves) will be issued to the Guardian in the name of minor under guardian.
PehliUdaan
Where mobile number of the account holder is recorded. Specially designed Personalised chequebook (with 10 cheque leaves) will be issued if the minor can sign uniformly.
Photo ATM-cum-Debit Card
PehlaKadam : Child's photo embossed ATM-cum-debit card with withdrawal/POS limit of ₹5,000. Card will be issued in the name of the minor and Guardian.
PehliUdaan: Photo embossed ATM-cum-debit with withdrawal/POS limit of ₹5,000 will be issued in the name of the minor.
Mobile Banking
PehlaKadam : With viewing rights and limited transaction right like: Bill payment, Top ups. Per day transaction limit of ₹2,000
PehliUdaan : With viewing rights and limited transaction right like - Bill payment, Top ups, IMPS. Per day transaction limit of ₹2,000. Auto sweep facility with a minimum threshold of ₹20,000. Sweep in multiple of ₹1,000/- with a minimum of ₹10,000.
Eligibility
PehlaKadam : Minor of any age. This account will be jointly opened with the parent/guardian.
PehliUdaan : Minors above the age of 10 years and who can sign uniformly. This account will be opened in the sole name of the minor.
Mode of Operation
PehlaKadam : Jointly with the Parent/ Guardian or Singly by Parent/ Guardian
PehliUdaan : Singly operated
SBI's Pehla Kadam, Pehli Udaan saving accounts for children other features
- Interest rate as applicable to Savings Bank A/c calculated on a daily balance.
- Transferability of accounts to any SBI Branch without changing the account number.
- Nomination facility is available and recommended.
- Specially designed branded Passbook issued free of charge.
- Inter Core charges NIL for transfer transactions.
