Several banks in India offer zero balance savings accounts, primarily through the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) scheme or specific digital products. These accounts do not require a minimum average balance. Key options include:
- Federal Bank: Offers the Fed Selfie and BSBDA variants with no maintenance charges.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: Provides the Kotak 811 digital zero balance account.
- State Bank of India (SBI): Offers BSBDA to all citizens without any monthly average balance requirements.
- HSBC India: Provides BSBDA for basic banking services without fee hurdles.
These accounts typically provide free debit cards and internet banking.