You may have to close bank account if you are relocating to another place or even unsatisfied with the service. You can draft formal letters and inform the bank about your decision to close the account and transfer money to other accounts, if necessary.
Here is how to write letter to close my bank account
Date: dd/mm/yyyy
To
Manager
Name of branch
Address
Subject: Letter to close bank account number XZS 100987655
From
Your name
Address
Sir,
I am an account holder in your branch since 5 years. My account number is QAT 123459. Currently, I want to close my account as I am relocating to another city. Please transfer my funds to the new account number in HDFC bank at the earliest. The details of the account are mentioned below.
Name of bank: HDFC bank
Branch: Bangalore
Account number: SRT 456788
Kindly do the needful at the earliest.
I would like to thank the bank and its efficient staff for the services offered to me over the latest 5 years. Best wishes to the bank to its services and operations in the future.
I am stating that no checks are pending or due from this account. The unused cheque book is also enclosed herewith. Please accept my request and oblige.
Sincerely,
Signature
Name
Letter to close company bank account
Want to close your account in a particular branch? You may be confused about the procedures involved.
Here is how to draft sample letter to close bank account and transfer funds.
Date: dd/mm/yyyy
To,
Manager
Name of branch
Address
Subject: Close current bank account
Reference: Current bank account no: 34567u
From
Name
Designation
Name of company
Address
Sir/Ma’am,
We are account holders in your branch under the name ‘ASD Company Pvt Ltd’. Since we are not operating this account, close it as soon as possible. We are enclosing the unused cheque book herewith.
There are no cheques due from this account. Kindly transfer the balance amount to our new account in HDFC bank. The account number is WYT 345667. Thank you for your assistance and attention.
We would like to thank the branch and its staff for the due services and prompt assistance offered to us. We wish you all the best for your future endeavors and progress.
Please contact us in the email id or phone number mentioned below.
Sincerely,
Signature
Name
Designation
Application for closing bank account
You may be an individual or company. During relocation or other issues, you may prefer to close the bank account in any branch.
Here is a sample application for closing bank account
Date: dd/mm/yyyy
To
Manager
Name of branch
Address
Subject: Letter to close bank account number XZS 100987655 due to death
From
Your name
Address
Sir,
I would like to state that the account holder Mr. Rajeev S has passed away. I am his niece and on his behalf I request you to close the account and comply with legal rules. The death certificate is enclosed herewith for your kind perusal.
The details of the account are mentioned below.
Name of bank: HDFC bank
Branch: Bangalore
Account number: SRT 456788
Kindly do the needful at the earliest.
I would like to state that no cheques are pending or due from this account.
Thanking You,
Sincerely,
Your name
Signature
Address