cheque books

Bank customers alert! THESE 7 merged banks to see cheque book changes from April 1

Dena and Vijaya Bank were merged with Bank of Baroda with effect from April 1, 2019. Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India were merged with Punjab National Bank (PNB). Syndicate Bank merged with Canara Bank, Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank merged with Union Bank of India, and Allahabad Bank merged with Indian Bank.

Mar 30, 2021, 20:46 PM IST

Alert! Cheque books of THESE 7 banks will be invalid from April 1

Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank account holders can now know their new IFSC codes online on the official website of the banks. For this, a customer will have to go to the official website www.unionbankofindia.co.in. After this, you have to click on amalgamation center here. After this, you will be able to know the updated IFSC code. 

Mar 15, 2021, 18:19 PM IST

No proposal to withdraw cheque book facility: Finance Ministry

Media reports had earlier said that the central government may withdraw bank cheque book facility in the near future to encourage digital transactions.

Nov 24, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

Modi government planning to ban Cheque books to push digital transaction?

The government has been pushing for a less-cash economy and promoting digital transactions, especially post- demonetisation of high value currency in November last year.

Nov 21, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

SBI hikes minimum balance for savings a/c, other charges

SBI has started charging more from its millions of account holders, including those of the 6 lenders merged with it this month, for not maintaining minimum balance as well as for services like cheque books and lockers.

Apr 03, 2017, 19:09 PM IST