Application for Closure of the Bank Account
[These are sample Applications for Closure of the Bank Account. Write the application in a polite manner that expresses the request of closing bank account and mention the purpose precisely for which you are appealing. You can make any change to the below application as per your needs.]
From,
Your Name…
Home/Office Address…
Contact Info…
Dated: DD/MM/YY (Date of writing)
To,
The Branch Manager,
Bank name…
Branch Address…
Sub: Closure of Savings Bank Account No: (*****)
Sir,
You are requested to please close my Savings Bank Account number as I am not in a position to operate the same due to unavoidable circumstances. (Describe in your words). With reference to my savings bank account number with your branch as mentioned above, I am willing to close my account since I am not in need of the account further. (Describe actual problem and situation).
The following are the details of my account:
- Name of the account holder: (— — — — —)
- Account Number: (*****)
- Name of the bank and branch where the account is maintained — — —
- Cheque leaves surrendered if any — — —
- Debit card number —- —– ——
- Details of request —- —– ——
My passbook, checkbook, debit card and credit card (whatever applicable) are returned herewith. (Cordially describe your requirements). In view of the circumstances as mentioned above, I request you to kindly arrange to close the account and pay me the amount by cash/banker’s cheque or to the credit of my account as detailed below:
- Name of the account holder — — —
- Account Number — — —
- Name of the bank and branch where the account is maintained — — —
Yours faithfully,
Your name…
Signature…
Contact Info…
Another Format,
To,
The Branch Manager,
Bank name…
Branch Address…
Sub: Closure of Savings Bank Account No: (*****)
Sir,
You are requested to please close my Savings Bank Account number (——) as I am not in a position to operate the same due to unavoidable circumstances. Please close the account(s) listed below. Please send any remaining funds in those accounts by check to the address below, and reject any further requests for transactions in these accounts. My pass-book, cheque book containing unused cheques no. (*****) to (*****), ATM-Debit Card No. (*****) and Credit Card No. (*****) are returned herewith.
- Checking Account: — — — — —
- Savings Account: — — — — —
- Money Market Account: — — — — —
- Other Account: — — — — —
Please provide written confirmation that the account is closed. Please proceed with my request as soon as possible because I am in urgent need of the money and I would appreciate it if you can close the account and transfer the funds at the earliest.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the phone number below.
Thank you,
[Account Owner’s Original Signature]
[Account Owner’s Printed Name]
[Mailing Address]
[Phone Number]
