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State Bank of Travancore
State Bank of Travancore or Travancore Bank is an SBI associate bank which caters various banking needs of the people. With effect from April 1, 2017, State Bank of India merged all five of its associate bank including State Bank of Travancore into itself. Following are the different types of savings account which State Bank of Travancore used to offer before its merger into SBI.
The bank used to offer a number of savings accounts to its customers. All those savings accounts used to provide customers with an attractive interest rate as well as benefits and deals.
1. Savings Account (No Frills Account)*
| Particulars | Features |
| Minimum Balance Requirement | Zero |
| ATM Debit Card | Free |
| Passbook | Free |
| Deposit and Withdrawal Limits | Unlimited in all SBT Branches |
| Internet and SMS Banking | Free |
*The information related to State Bank of Travancore Savings Account was only valid before the merger. The information may not hold true post its merger.
2. Savings Bank Deposit Small Account*
| Particulars | Features |
| Minimum Balance Requirement | Zero |
| ATM Debit Card | Free |
| Deposit and Withdrawal Limits | Unlimited Deposits and 4 Withdrawals |
| Maximum Balance Limit | Rs. 1 Lakh |
*The information related to State Bank of Travancore Savings Account was only valid before the merger. The information may not hold true post its merger.
3. Pratibha Savings Deposit Scheme (For Women)*
| Particulars | Features |
| Internet Banking | Free |
| ATM Debit Card | Free |
| Deposit and Withdrawal Limits | Unlimited Deposits and 4 Withdrawals in a Month |
| Maximum Balance Limit | No Maximum Limit |
| Cheque Book | Free |
*The information related to State Bank of Travancore Savings Account was only valid before the merger. The information may not hold true post its merger.
As State Bank of Travancore is now merged with the State Bank of India, you can only open a savings bank account with the State Bank of India. You can easily apply for an SBI savings account online and offline too.
You can open a savings account online with SBI through its Yono Mobile App. Alternatively, you can also visit SBI Yono online portal and open savings account online in a matter of few minutes. If you want to open an offline savings account from State Bank of India, then you can do so by visiting the nearest SBI’s branch.
As State Bank of Travancore is merged with the State Bank of India, you cannot open a savings account with the bank. Alternatively, you can open a savings account with the State Bank of India and avail its benefits.
| Documents Required for a Savings Account with State Bank of India |
| Proof of identity |
| Passport |
| Voter ID card |
| PAN Card |
| Defence ID card |
| ID cards of reputed employers |
| Driving Licence |
| Proof of Address (any of the following) |
| Credit Card Statement |
| Salary slip |
| Income/Wealth Tax Assessment Order |
| Electricity Bill |
| Telephone Bill |
| Bank account statement |
| Letter from reputed employer |
| Letter from any recognized public authority |
| Ration Card |