Canara Bank Current Account

Canara Bank is one of the leading private sector banks providing all the financial and banking services to individuals. Canara Bank current account is a type of demand deposit account, specially designed to cater to the different banking needs of the individuals. Current Account can be opened by business owners and professionals who deal with large value transactions on a daily basis. The Canara Bank current account holders get the advantage to avail overdraft facility up to an agreed limit.

As a top institution in the country, Canara Bank provides a diverse range of savings accounts tailored to meet the needs of various customer segments, including senior citizens, minors, and the salaried class. These accounts offer modern conveniences like net banking, mobile banking, and UPI transfers. Canara Bank ensures its account holders enjoy competitive interest rates, ranging from a minimum of 2.90% to a maximum of 4.00% on their savings.

Renowned for its enduring success in the banking industry, Canara Bank has consistently maintained a leading position marked by continuous profitability. Customers benefit from various incentives and services associated with their savings accounts, making the Canara Bank savings account interest rate attractive.

Canara Bank Current Account

Different Types of Canara Bank Current Account

the primary features of Canara Bank Current Account variants. It is to be noted that Canara Bank Current Account minimum balance requirement varies from one account type to another. This factor should be kept in mind before choosing the preferred Current Account type. 

Canara Bank Current Account 
Types of Canara Bank Current AccountPrimary Features
Canara Privilege Current Account
  • Can be opened with Zero initial balance
  • Free DD, NEFT, and RTGS
  • Auto sweep-in and sweep-out facility
Canara Premium Current Account
  • Free debit card and issue of a free credit card to 1st account holder
  • fund transfer via net banking
  • Name printed cheque book

Canara Bank Privilege Current Account

Canara Bank Privilege Current Account is a type of account that is best suited for the premier segment customers, who enroll themselves as promising clients to the bank. This account variant is specifically designed for the premier customers and can only be opened by such customers.

Primary FeaturesCharges
Average Quarterly Balance (AQB)Initial Balance: Zero (Rs.1 lakh AQB to be maintained)
Non-maintenance of balance

Rural / Semi-Urban: Rs.1000

Urban / Metro: Rs.5000

ATM cash withdrawal limitRs.50,000 (from Canara bank’s ATM)
ATM transactionsFree and Unlimited (from Canara Bank’s ATM)
Cash deposit (Base and Non-Base branch)Free
Cash handling chargesFree up to Rs.5 lakh per day
NEFT / RTGSFree
Cheque BookFree up to 500 cheque leaves per year
DD ChargesFully waived
SMS AlertsFree
Debit CardPlatinum debit card with photo
Account Closure ChargesRs.750 per account

Canara Premium Current Account

With this account variant, the users get added advantage of free cash deposit at base and non-base branch, 50% concession on online fund transfer, free SMS alerts, free debit card, free ATM transactions and more.
Primary FeaturesCharges
Average Monthly Balance (AMB)Initial Balance: Minimum Rs.50,000 (Rs.50,000 AMB to be maintained)
Non-maintenance of balance

Rural / Semi-Urban: Rs.1000

Urban / Metro: Rs.5000

ATM cash withdrawal limitNA
ATM transactionsFree (from Canara bank’s ATM)
Cash deposit (Base and Non-Base branch)Free
Cash handling chargesFree up to Rs.1 lakh 
NEFT / RTGS50% concession
Cheque BookName printed cheque book
DD Charges50% concession
SMS AlertsFree
Debit CardFree debit card
Account Closure ChargesRs.750 per account

 

Benefits of Canara Bank Current Account

The advantages of opening a Current Account in Canara Bank are listed below:

  • The Canara Bank Current Account variants are specifically designed to facilitate frequent transactions like fund transfer, cheque receiving etc.
  • Internet Banking, Mobile Banking and Overdraft facilities are also available for all the Current Account holders
  • The account is specifically designed to be used for business purposes
  • Both the Current Account variants are ideal for carrying out large value transactions
  • Current Account allows transaction beyond the scope of Savings Account and hence facilitate smooth transactions for business purposes

Canara Bank Current Account Eligibility Criteria

  1. Individuals
  2. Joint Accounts (not more than 4)
  3. Proprietary Concerns
  4. Partnership Firms
  5. HUF
  6. Public and Private Limited Companies
  7. Limited Liability Partnership
  8. Registered or Unregistered Societies or Associations
  9. Trust / Provident Fund
  10. Executors and Administrators
  11. Govt / Semi-Govt Dept
  12. Taluk / District Boards
  13. Charitable and Religious Institutions

How to Open Canara Bank Current Account?

For Current Account opening in Canara Bank, the user needs to visit the nearest Canara Bank Branch and fill the Current Account opening form. Also the users can find the Canara Bank Current Account opening form online. Follow the below-mentioned steps for Current Account opening:

Step 1: Visit the nearest Canara Bank Branch.

Step 2: Fill the Canara Bank Current Account opening form with all the required details.

Step 3: Submit the form to the bank’s executive with all the required KYC acceptable documents.

The users can also download the form online, take a print out, and submit the duly filled form along with all the KYC acceptable documents at the nearest Canara Bank Branch.

Documents required for Canara Bank Current Account opening

  • Application in the bank’s prescribed form
  • Identity Proof
  • Address Proof
  • Photos
  • Specimen Signature Card
  • Copy of PAN Card / Form 60 or 61 (if customer does not
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Certificate of Commencement of Business
  • Partnership Deed (wherever required)
  • Certificate of Incorporation and Board Resolution
  • Registration Certificate (in case of registered concern)
  • Certificate / License issued by Municipal Authorities

FAQs

Can an individual open a Current Account in Canara Bank?

Yes, individuals are eligible for Canara Bank Current Account opening,  if they have proper KYC acceptable documents required by the bank.

Can one open zero balance current account in Canara Bank?

Canara Bank offers Canara Privilege Current Account which can be opened with zero balance initially. However, the account holder needs to maintain an average quarterly balance of Rs.1 lakh.

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