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A bank account is a financial account opened by an individual or organization in a bank or financial institution. This account is used to keep money safe, make transactions and avail other financial services. --- Types of Bank Account 1. Savings Account: This account is for personal savings. Interest is received on the amount deposited in this account. There is a facility of limited free transactions. 2. Current Account: This account is for traders and businessmen. There is no limit on transactions in it. No interest is received. 3. Fixed Deposit Account: In this, money is deposited for a fixed period. It gets a high interest rate. Penalty may be levied on premature withdrawal. 4. Recurring Deposit Account: A fixed amount is deposited at regular intervals. The amount is received on maturity along with interest. 5. Jan Dhan Account: Account opened under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana for the poor and deprived sections. In this, an account can be opened with zero balance. --- Documents required to open a bank account 1. Identity proof: Aadhar card, PAN card, voter ID, passport etc. 2. Address proof: Electricity bill, water bill, ration card etc. 3. Photograph: Passport size photo. 4. Other documents: Income certificate (if required). --- Process to open a bank account 1. Visit the bank branch or use the online portal. 2. Fill the account opening form. 3. Submit the required documents. 4. Get passbook and debit card after opening the account. --- Benefits of a bank account 1. Security of money. 2. Facility of online transactions. 3. Eligibility for loans and credit cards. 4. Earning interest (in savings account and FD). 5. Benefit from government schemes and subsidies. --- Important points 1. Keep your account information (like PIN and password) confidential. 2. Check bank statements regularly. 3. Do not share personal information on unknown links or emails to avoid fraud. Bank account is an important tool for financial management in modern life.
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