Several leading banks in India offer zero balance savings accounts, primarily through the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) scheme or dedicated digital products. These accounts do not require a minimum average balance and incur no penalties for having a zero balance.
Prominent banks offering these accounts include:
- State Bank of India (SBI) - BSBDA
- Kotak Mahindra Bank - 811 Digital Savings Account
- HDFC Bank - BSBDA
- ICICI Bank - BSBDA
- Axis Bank - Basic Savings Account
- Standard Chartered Bank - Basic Banking Account
- IndusInd Bank - Indus Delite Savings Account
These accounts typically provide essential services like a debit card, mobile banking, and ATM access.