Account to be opened in the name of a minor, i.e. children up to 16 years old• Parents/Guardians can operate the Account• Interest Rate 6% per annum on monthly minimum balance.• Minimum Balance of Rs 1,000• Cheque book issuance at minimum balance of Rs 2,500 • No restrictions for withdrawals and deposits• Any Branch Banking System (ABBS)• Free Internet Banking• Special preference for locker facility• Special discount in Home Loan Processing fee for Parents/Guardian• Free Account Statement• Issuance of Traveler’s Cheques/ Drafts at competitive rates for Parents/Guardian

We provide attractive interest rate on foreign currency deposits. As per the convenience of the customers they have choice to open savings, current or fixed deposits or call account. For more information please contact Treasury or Marketing Department.

This is a long term investment in which you get higher return on your surplus fund. We provide security, trust and competitive rate of interest. • Any individual or firms can maintain fixed deposit at SBL. • Interest rates based on the tenure of the deposit. • Current tenure ranges from one week to 2 years

Himalayan Bank Limited holds of a vision to become a Leading Bank of the country by providing premium products and services to the customers, thus ensuring attractive and substantial returns to the stakeholders of the Bank

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