20 JULY, 2023

Banks generally provide two kinds of accounts, a Current Account and a Savings Account, to park your funds and make regular transactions with ease. While a Savings Bank Account for many is the initial port of contact for all banking needs, a Current Account perhaps may appear to be a new concept for some. However, you might have come across this term at the ATM when asked to select the bank account type for fund withdrawal. So, what is a Current Account?

Let us check out all details linked with the Current Account, along with the benefits and crucial documents required for opening current account.

What is a Current Account?

Current Accounts can be opened by a sole proprietorship, private/public limited companies, insurance firms/mutual funds, educational institutes, stock and share brokers etc. Also known as a financial account, a Current Account is a kind of deposit account to conduct a considerably higher number of business transactions and withdrawals daily. Owing to the provision of this facility, many banks usually offer zero interest rates on such accounts.  

Additional Read - Things to Consider Before Opening a Current Account

Crucial features of a Current Account

Current Account is a kind of deposit account held with the bank to manage and conduct big-ticket business transactions. So, in case you own a company, a Current Account is the correct account type to opt for. There are various Current Account benefits that make this account distinctly unique:

  • Unlimited transactions and withdrawals per day.
  • Free demand draft, cheque payments and collection, multi-city chequebooks, cash deposit and withdrawal at a home branch and up to a preset limit at a non-home branch.
  • Availability of home banking services like on-call cheque or cash pickup and delivery. However, this service may be free up to a set limit, and thereafter, standard charges may apply.
  • Free RTGS and NEFT through net banking.
  • Free access to all domestic ATMs with a Business Debit Card linked to a Current Account
  • Alerts via SMS and email.
  • Better forex rate and trade services.
  • Dedicated relationship manager.
  • Faster outstation cheque collection.
  • Overdraft facility – up to a present limit to meet your business requirements.

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