Opening Accounts of Various Types of Customers | PAPER II – PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF BANKING | MODULE A: GENERAL BANKING OPERATIONS
Banker - Opening Accounts of Various Types of Customers
1. Personal Accounts
These accounts are opened for individual customers for personal banking needs. Documents required include proof of identity, address, PAN, and recent photographs. The KYC norms must be strictly adhered to.
2. Accounts of Other Customers
These include accounts for joint holders, partnerships, trusts, HUFs, companies, etc. The documentation and account opening process vary as per the constitution and legal status of the entity. Additional documents like partnership deeds, MOA/AOA, board resolutions may be required.
3. Norms for Opening Current Accounts
Banks must ensure that no current account is opened without obtaining a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the customer’s existing bankers, particularly in cases where the customer has banking relationships with other banks. RBI guidelines and KYC norms must be followed strictly.
4. Obtaining Photographs of Account Holders
Photographs are mandatory for all new individual accounts. It helps in verifying the identity of the customer and serves as an essential part of KYC documentation.
5. Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
LEI is a 20-character unique code used to identify parties to financial transactions. It is mandatory for entities transacting in the financial markets and required by banks for corporate borrowers above certain credit limits as per RBI instructions.
MCQs
A. Only PAN Card
B. Only Aadhar Card
C. KYC documents including identity, address proof, PAN, and photo
D. Verbal confirmation
Answer: C
A. Board Resolution
B. Memorandum of Association
C. Partnership Deed
D. Trust Deed
Answer: C
A. Legal Entity Identity
B. Legal Entity Identifier
C. Law Entity Index
D. Legal Enterprise Interface
Answer: B
A. For social media accounts
B. For issuing debit cards
C. For KYC verification
D. For entertainment
Answer: C
A. Aadhar of CEO
B. Trade License
C. Certificate of Incorporation
D. PAN of each employee
Answer: C
A. Birth Certificate
B. NOC from other banks (if applicable)
C. Graduation Degree
D. Driving License
Answer: B
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. Ministry of Finance
D. NABARD
Answer: B
A. Human United Fund
B. Hindu Undivided Family
C. High Utility Fund
D. Housing Utility Fund
Answer: B
A. Trust
B. Partnership Firm
C. Individual
D. Anonymous Group
Answer: D
A. Single photograph
B. Signature of one holder
C. KYC documents of all account holders
D. Address of any one holder
Answer: C
Chapter Index:-
PAPER II – PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF BANKING
MODULE A: GENERAL BANKING OPERATIONS
- Banker-Customer Relationship
- AML-KYC Guidelines
- Operational Aspects of KYC
- Opening Accounts of Various Types of Customers
- Operational Aspects of Deposit Accounts
- Operational Aspects of Handling Clearing/Collection/Cash
- Banker’s Special Relationship
- Foreign Exchange Remittance Facilities for Individuals
- Operational Aspect of NRI Business
- Foreign Currency Accounts for Residents and Other Aspects
- Cash Management Services and Its Importance
- Payment and Collection of Cheques and Other Negotiable Instruments
- Responsibility of Paying Bank
- Responsibility of Collecting Bank
- Ancillary Services
- Financial Inclusion & Financial Literacy
- Customer Service Guidelines
- Duties & Rights of a Banker and Customer Rights
- Grievance Redressal & RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme 2021
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Preamble, Extent and Definitions
- The Right to Information Act, 2005
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