Application for closing Bank account due to death

It is a very tough time for anybody when they lost someone they loved, and they have to write an Application for closing bank account due to death.

So, here is an Application for closing bank account due to death.

[Name]
[Address]
[Date]

The Branch Manager
[Bank Name]
[Branch Name]

[Address ]

Subject: Application for Closing Bank Account Due to Death

Dear Sir,

My name is [Your Name]. I am writing to inform you of the passing of my [relation, e.g., husband, mother], who tragically died in a car accident on July 28, 2022. He held a savings account at your bank, under the account number [XXXXXXXXXXXX]. I kindly request that the funds in his account be transferred to mine, and that his account be closed.

I appreciate your assistance in processing my request to close his account.

For your reference, I have enclosed his death certificate, copies of both his and my bank passbooks, and my Aadhar card.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,

Contact number: XXXXXXXXXXXX

Attachments:

  • Aadhar card
  • Husband’s death certificate
  • My bank passbook copy
  • Husband’s bank passbook copy

मृत्यु के कारण बैंक खाता बंद करने के लिए आवेदन

सेवा में,
शाखा प्रबंधक,
[बैंक का नाम],
[शाखा का पता],

विषय: मृत्यु के कारण बैंक खाता बंद करने का अनुरोध

मान्यवर,

मुझे आपको यह सूचित करते हुए अत्यंत दुःख हो रहा है कि मेरे [मृतक से संबंध, जैसे पिता/माता/पति/पत्नी], [मृतक का नाम] का [मृत्यु की तारीख] को निधन हो गया है। मृतक के बैंक खाते का विवरण निम्नलिखित है:

  • खाता धारक का नाम: [मृतक का पूरा नाम]
  • खाता संख्या: [खाता संख्या]
  • शाखा का नाम: [शाखा का नाम]

मैं मृतक का कानूनी वारिस/नामांकित व्यक्ति हूं और आपसे निवेदन करता हूं कि उपरोक्त खाते को बंद करने की प्रक्रिया शुरू करें। आपके संदर्भ के लिए मैंने निम्नलिखित दस्तावेज संलग्न किए हैं:

  1. मृतक का मृत्यु प्रमाण पत्र
  2. मृतक का पहचान प्रमाण (यदि आवश्यक हो)
  3. मृतक के साथ संबंध का प्रमाण (जैसे परिवार प्रमाण पत्र या शपथ पत्र)
  4. मेरा पहचान प्रमाण और पता प्रमाण
  5. बैंक द्वारा मांगे गए अन्य दस्तावेज

कृपया खाते में शेष राशि (यदि कोई हो) मेरे खाते में स्थानांतरित कर दें। मेरे खाते का विवरण निम्नलिखित है:

  • खाता धारक का नाम: [आपका पूरा नाम]
  • खाता संख्या: [आपका खाता संख्या]
  • शाखा का नाम: [आपकी शाखा का नाम]

कृपया इस प्रक्रिया को जल्द से जल्द पूरा करने में मदद करें। यदि आपको किसी अन्य जानकारी या दस्तावेज की आवश्यकता हो, तो कृपया मुझे सूचित करें।

आपकी समझ और सहयोग के लिए धन्यवाद।

सादर,
[आपका पूरा नाम]
[आपका संपर्क नंबर]
[आपका ईमेल आईडी]
[आपका पता]

संलग्न:

  • मृत्यु प्रमाण पत्र की प्रति
  • मृतक का पहचान प्रमाण
  • मृतक के साथ संबंध का प्रमाण
  • आपका पहचान और पता प्रमाण

प्रति,
शाखा व्यवस्थापक,
[बँकेचे नाव],
[शाखेचा पत्ता],

विषय: मृत्यूमुळे बँक खाते बंद करण्यासाठी अर्ज

आदरणीय महोदय/महोदया,

माझ्या [नाते, उदा. वडील/आई/पती/पत्नी] श्री/श्रीमती [मृतकाचे नाव] यांचे [मृत्यूची तारीख] रोजी निधन झाले आहे, याची मी आपल्याला माहिती देत आहे. मृतकाच्या बँक खात्याचे तपशील खाली दिले आहेत:

  • खातेधारकाचे नाव: [मृतकाचे पूर्ण नाव]
  • खाते क्रमांक: [खाते क्रमांक]
  • शाखेचे नाव: [शाखेचे नाव]

मी मृतकाचा कायदेशीर वारस/नॉमिनी आहे आणि मी विनंती करतो की वरील खाते बंद करण्याची प्रक्रिया सुरू करण्यात यावी. संदर्भासाठी मी खालील कागदपत्रे जोडली आहेत:

  1. मृत्यू प्रमाणपत्र
  2. मृतकाचे ओळखपत्र (आवश्यक असल्यास)
  3. नातेवाईक असल्याचा पुरावा (उदा. कुटुंब प्रमाणपत्र किंवा शपथपत्र)
  4. माझे ओळखपत्र व पत्ता पुरावा
  5. बँकेला आवश्यक असलेले इतर कोणतेही कागदपत्र

कृपया खात्यातील शिल्लक रक्कम (असल्यास) माझ्या खात्यावर हस्तांतरित करावी. माझ्या खात्याचा तपशील खालीलप्रमाणे आहे:

  • खातेधारकाचे नाव: [तुमचे नाव]
  • खाते क्रमांक: [तुमचा खाते क्रमांक]
  • शाखेचे नाव: [तुमच्या शाखेचे नाव]

ही प्रक्रिया लवकरात लवकर पूर्ण करण्यात कृपया मदत करावी. आवश्यक असल्यास कृपया मला संपर्क साधा.

आपल्या सहकार्याबद्दल धन्यवाद.

आपला विश्वासू,
[तुमचे नाव]
[तुमचा संपर्क क्रमांक]
[तुमचा ईमेल आयडी]
[तुमचा पत्ता]

संलग्न:

  • मृत्यू प्रमाणपत्राची प्रत
  • मृतकाचे ओळखपत्र
  • नाते असल्याचा पुरावा
  • तुमचे ओळखपत्र व पत्ता पुरावा

To,
The Branch Manager,
[Bank Name],
[Branch Address],

Subject: Request to Close Bank Account Due to Father’s Death

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you about the unfortunate demise of my father, [Father’s Name], on [Date of Death]. His bank account details are as follows:

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Father’s Full Name]
  • Account Number: [Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Branch Name]

As the legal heir/nominee, I request you to initiate the process of closing the above-mentioned bank account. I have attached the necessary documents for your reference:

  1. Death certificate of my father
  2. ID proof of my father
  3. Proof of relationship (e.g., family certificate or affidavit)
  4. My ID proof and address proof

I also request you to transfer the remaining balance, if any, to my account. Below are my account details:

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Your Name]
  • Account Number: [Your Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Your Branch Name]

Please let me know if additional information or documents are required. I kindly request your assistance in completing this process at the earliest.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Your Email ID]
[Your Address]

Attachments:

  • Death certificate of the account holder
  • ID proof of the account holder
  • Proof of relationship
  • Your ID proof and address proof

To,
The Branch Manager,
[Bank Name],
[Branch Address],

Subject: Request to Close Bank Account Due to Mother’s Death

Respected Sir/Madam,

I regret to inform you about the demise of my mother, [Mother’s Name], on [Date of Death]. Her bank account details are as follows:

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Mother’s Full Name]
  • Account Number: [Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Branch Name]

As the legal heir/nominee, I humbly request you to initiate the process of closing the mentioned account. For this, I am providing the following documents:

  1. Death certificate of my mother
  2. ID proof of my mother
  3. Proof of relationship (e.g., family certificate or affidavit)
  4. My ID proof and address proof

I also request you to transfer the remaining balance, if applicable, to my account. My account details are as follows:

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Your Name]
  • Account Number: [Your Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Your Branch Name]

Kindly let me know if there are any additional formalities required. I request you to expedite this process.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Your Email ID]
[Your Address]

Attachments:

  • Death certificate of the account holder
  • ID proof of the account holder
  • Proof of relationship
  • Your ID proof and address proof

To,
The Branch Manager,
[Bank Name],
[Branch Address],

Subject: Request to Close Joint Bank Account Due to Co-Account Holder’s Death

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you about the unfortunate demise of my co-account holder, [Deceased Person’s Name], on [Date of Death]. We held a joint account in your branch, and the details are as follows:

  • Account Holders’ Names: [Your Full Name] and [Deceased’s Full Name]
  • Account Number: [Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Branch Name]

Due to the death of my co-account holder, I request you to close the joint account and transfer the remaining balance (if any) to my individual account or issue a demand draft as per bank policy. Below are my account details (if transfer is requested):

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Your Name]
  • Account Number: [Your Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Your Branch Name]

I have attached the required documents for your reference:

  1. Death certificate of the deceased co-account holder
  2. ID proof of the deceased
  3. My ID proof and address proof
  4. Joint account proof (e.g., passbook or statement)

Please let me know if any additional information or documents are needed. I kindly request you to process this application at the earliest.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Your Email ID]
[Your Address]

Attachments:

  • Death certificate of the deceased co-account holder
  • ID proof of the deceased
  • Your ID proof and address proof
  • Joint account proof (passbook or statement)

To,
The Branch Manager,
[Bank Name],
[Branch Address],

Subject: Request to Close Bank Account Due to Death

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you about the unfortunate demise of [Account Holder’s Name], who passed away on [Date of Death]. The details of the bank account are as follows:

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Account Holder’s Full Name]
  • Account Number: [Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Branch Name]

As the legal heir/nominee of the deceased, I kindly request you to close the above-mentioned bank account. I have attached the following documents for your reference:

  1. Death certificate of the account holder
  2. ID proof of the account holder
  3. Proof of relationship with the deceased (if applicable)
  4. My ID proof and address proof

If there is any remaining balance in the account, I request you to transfer it to my account. My account details are as follows:

  • Account Holder’s Name: [Your Full Name]
  • Account Number: [Your Account Number]
  • Branch Name: [Your Branch Name]

Please let me know if any additional documents or formalities are required. I request you to process this application at the earliest.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Number]
[Your Email ID]
[Your Address]

Attachments:

  • Death certificate of the account holder
  • ID proof of the account holder
  • Proof of relationship
  • Your ID proof and address proof

Priya Singh
H. No: 11-5-422
Red Hills, Lakdikapul
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500004
priyasingh@email.com

20th October 2023

The Branch Manager
ICICI Bank
Lakdikapul Branch
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500004

Subject: Request for Closure of Deceased’s Bank Account [demise of my husband]

I write to you with deep sorrow to announce the passing of my husband, Mr. Rajeev Singh, who maintained a savings account with your bank. This is a challenging time for our family, and I need to manage his financial responsibilities. Therefore, I am formally requesting the closure of his bank account.

Here are the account details:Account Holder Name: Mr. Rajeev SinghAccount Number: 00987654321

My husband left behind myself and our children as his legal heirs after he passed away on [insert date]. I have attached a copy of the death certificate for your reference, which will help in processing my request.

Additionally, as his nominee and the person responsible for his estate, I ask that any remaining balance in the account be either issued as a banker’s cheque to me or transferred to my existing account. I am happy to provide any more documentation or complete any further steps needed for this matter.

Please guide me through the process and inform me of any necessary actions I must take. I also kindly request a formal acknowledgment of this application and confirmation of the account’s closure.

Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time, and I appreciate your prompt attention to this request.

Yours sincerely,
[Signature]
Priya Singh
(Nominee and Legal Heir)


Saurabh Akthar

5th lane, Nelco society

Bagadganj

Nagpur – 441522

Date – 21/08/2022

The Branch Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Manewada Branch

Nagpur – 441566

Subject: Request for Closure of Deceased’s Bank Account [Death of my wife]

Dear Madam,

It is with great sadness that I, Saurabh Akthar, write to inform you of the passing of my wife, Sania Akthar, who succumbed to cardiac arrest on July 15, 2022. As her nominee, I am now responsible for managing her account. Therefore, I would appreciate it if you could update the details of her bank account, which is numbered 2663810937.

I have included a copy of her bank passbook, my Aadhar card, and the death certificate with this letter for your records.

I look forward to your timely response.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully

[Signature]

Saurabh Akthar


Rahul Gupta
Flat No 402, Green Meadows
Banjara Hills
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034
rahulgupta@email.com

20th October 2023

The Branch Manager
HDFC Bank
Banjara Hills Branch
Hyderabad, Telangana, 500034

Subject: Application for Closing Bank Account Due to Death and Fund Transfer

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am reaching out to request the closure of my savings account at your bank. My father has recently passed away, and during this difficult time, I would like to close his account and consolidate the funds into my own account.

Below are the details of the account to be closed:Account Holder Name: [Father’s Name]Account Number: [Father’s Account Number]

I confirm that there are no outstanding liabilities associated with this account. All automatic payments and standing orders linked to this account have also been halted to ensure a seamless closure.

In addition, I request that any remaining balance from my father’s account be transferred to my own. Here are the details of my account for the transfer:Bank Name: [Your Bank’s Name]Account Holder Name: Rahul GuptaAccount Number: [Your Account Number]IFSC Code: [Your Bank’s IFSC Code]

Please let me know if further formalities are necessary, such as filling out a form or providing additional documentation. I would greatly appreciate it if you could expedite this process and confirm when my account is closed and the funds have been transferred.

Thank you for your continued service throughout my account’s tenure. I look forward to a quick and smooth resolution to this matter.

Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Rahul Gupta


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