bank account in India

HariAum New member

6POSTS

14 years ago

Hi all,
I have only met dead ends when trying to open a bank accout in India since I have Canadian citizenship. It seems, I need a proof of permananent residence in India to acquire any utility services as well as bank account. This I.D. is based on your name in Ration card which you get by having your name in voyer's list, both are prohibited for a foreign national as I understand. I hope I am wrong and may be someone can help further. I am a Canadian with Indian origin.

See also

Banking in India - Guide
Banks in India - Business
Evolution of banking services in India - 1 Reply
Payment methods in India - 2 Replies
Money Transfer from India to abroad - 2 Replies
Bank loans in India - 1 Reply
how to send money from india to Philippines? - 2 Replies

Wilson Guest

0POSTS

14 years ago

No worries Sir, Cheer up. Barclay is the only bank will help to open saving account. Just contact the near branch and approach them

Here you go:

HariAum New member

6POSTS

14 years ago

Thank you for your suggestion.

WhiteBhabi Member

12POSTS

14 years ago

You can also apply for a residence permit through the local F.R.R.O (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) and see if that helps. You have to register there if you intend to stay more than 180 days anyway.

BanksIndia Member

2POSTS

14 years ago

Bank accounts are the best way to store a person聮s savings in the safest possible way. Not only saving the money, banks also give option to its users to earn an amount of interest from the savings in their accounts. But there are certain documents required to open bank account and the customer needs to follow some easy steps to get an account. Bank accounts are generally of two types, personal savings account and business or proprietors聮 bank account.
[Moderated: No free ad on the forum]