UCO Bank vs RBL Bank

UCO Bank vs RBL Bank

UCO Bank offers its UCO Smart Kids Savings Bank Scheme for children above 10 years of age while RBL Bank does not offer a dedicated children’s savings bank account but instead may offer its generic savings account under guardianship of a parent or guardian.

Children’s Savings Accounts from UCO Bank

The bank offers the UCO Smart Kids Savings Bank Scheme for children above the age of 10 years.

UCO Smart Kids Savings Bank Scheme

The account allows kids to open and run a savings account without any need for joint ownership with parents or guardians.

Features

  • Any literate child above the age of 10 years can open and operate the account
  • There is no minimum balance requirement
  • The kids get two chequebooks a year
  • The ATM card is personalised with a photograph. Kids also get a good looking passbook
  • Children can withdraw up to Rs. 3,000 per day subject to a limit of Rs. 15,000 per month through ATMs or net banking
  • A key benefit of this UCO Smart Kids Savings Bank Scheme is the ability for children to undertake transactions through net banking after a certain period of time
  • The bank also offers concessions for education loans

Children’s Savings Accounts from RBL Bank Limited

RBL Bank does not offer a dedicated children’s savings bank account. We look at it standard savings account that like other banks that do not offer a specific children’s account is likely to be offered to minors through a parent or guardian.

Prime Savings Account

The prime savings account is the standard savings account of the bank and can be opened on behalf of a minor by the parent or guardian.

Features

  • The prime savings account is the standard savings account of the bank and comes with a minimum balance requirement of Rs. 5,000. Whether the same balance is required for minor account is not available on the site
  • The minor account is closed on the child attaining majority and she has to submit KYC documents along with an account opening form to open a new account
  • The account offers unlimited free transactions at RBL Bank ATMs and up to five complimentary transactions at other bank ATMs
  • The account offers some of the best fixed deposit rates for banks in India
  • RBL Bank offers wealth management options for its Prime Savings Account customers and it is likely to offer wealth growth options for its minor customers also

Note: The RBL Bank site has been designed for the mobile users and information is kept limited to perhaps enhance mobile user experience. It is suggested that you call the bank at the number below or visit the nearest branch if you are looking for more information on children’s or other accounts.

Reference Facts

  • UCO Bank Website: www.ucobank.com and www.ucoebanking.com (net banking)
  • Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Call Centre Number: 1800 274 0123
  • RBL Bank Website: www.rblbank.com
  • Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Call Centre Number: 1800 123 8040