Utkarsh Small Finance Bank vs IDBI Bank: Children’s Savings Accounts

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank offers a children’s savings account, simply called the Minor Savings Account. IDBI Bank offers two accounts called Power Kidz Account and Being Me.

Children’s Savings Accounts from Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank offers a dedicated savings account for children.

Minor Savings Account

The minor account is eligible for all children below the age of 18 years.

Features

  • The account has a minimum average quarterly balance requirement of Rs. 5,000 in metro and urban locations and Rs. 1,000 in semi-urban or rural locations
  • The bank offers a Classic RuPay Debit Card with the Minor Savings Account
  • Accountholders get unlimited free ATM access at both the bank’s own branches or other bank branches
  • The ATM withdrawal and POS limits is Rs. 5,000, with a single transaction limit (ATM withdrawal or POS) also set at Rs. 5,000
  • Accountholders get a complimentary chequebook of 20 leaves every quarter
  • In addition, Utkarsh offers a free SMS facility

Children’s Savings Accounts from IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank offers the Power Kidz Account for children. It also has a savings account targeted at the youth called the IDBI Being Me Account.

Power Kidz Account

From a reading of the website, it seems the account is not meant for kids below 10 years of age.

Features

  • Can be opened by a minor in her own name if she is over 10 years of age, or by the parent or guardian in case she is below that age
  • The minimum average balance in the account is Rs. 500 but there are no charges if the minimum balance criterion is not met
  • Kids above 10 years who have opened the Power Kidz Account in their own name will get an exclusively designed debit card with their name
  • The bank gives a personalised chequebook to the child
  • The ATM withdrawal or POS transaction limit is Rs. 2,000
  • The bank offers up to 5 free transactions at non-IDBI Bank ATMs in non-metro locations

Being Me Account

A savings account designed to help the youth cultivate financial common sense.

Features

  • There are no details on the site on minimum or maximum age to open and operate the account
  • A minimum amount of Rs. 2,500 is needed to open the account
  • The daily limit for ATM transactions and merchant (POS) purchases is Rs. 25,000 for the Being Me Account
  • The bank offers preferential rates on educational loans and gives preference to account holders to take up educational project work at the bank, provided there are seats available
  • It even gives discounts on opening share trading accounts with IDBI Capital Markets & Securities

Reference Facts

  • Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Website: www.utkarsh.bank
  • Headquarters: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • Call Centre Number: 1800 123 9878, 1800 208 1788
  • IDBI Bank Website: www.idbi.com
  • Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Call Centre Number: 1800 200 1947, 1800 221 070