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

Banker - Opening Accounts of Various Types of Customers


Opening Accounts of Various Types of Customers | PAPER II – PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF BANKING | MODULE A: GENERAL BANKING OPERATIONS

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

1. What is required to open a personal bank account?
A. Only PAN Card
B. Only Aadhar Card
C. KYC documents including identity, address proof, PAN, and photo
D. Verbal confirmation
Answer: C
2. What additional document is required for opening a partnership firm’s account?
A. Board Resolution
B. Memorandum of Association
C. Partnership Deed
D. Trust Deed
Answer: C
3. LEI stands for:
A. Legal Entity Identity
B. Legal Entity Identifier
C. Law Entity Index
D. Legal Enterprise Interface
Answer: B
4. What is the purpose of obtaining photographs of account holders?
A. For social media accounts
B. For issuing debit cards
C. For KYC verification
D. For entertainment
Answer: C
5. Which document is necessary for a company’s account opening?
A. Aadhar of CEO
B. Trade License
C. Certificate of Incorporation
D. PAN of each employee
Answer: C
6. When opening a current account, banks must obtain:
A. Birth Certificate
B. NOC from other banks (if applicable)
C. Graduation Degree
D. Driving License
Answer: B
7. Who mandates the requirement for LEI in large corporate borrowings?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. Ministry of Finance
D. NABARD
Answer: B
8. HUF stands for:
A. Human United Fund
B. Hindu Undivided Family
C. High Utility Fund
D. Housing Utility Fund
Answer: B
9. Which of the following is not a valid legal entity for account opening?
A. Trust
B. Partnership Firm
C. Individual
D. Anonymous Group
Answer: D
10. For joint accounts, what is mandatory?
A. Single photograph
B. Signature of one holder
C. KYC documents of all account holders
D. Address of any one holder
Answer: C

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