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How to open PPF account?

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0 2022-04-11T09:34:49+00:00

I recently learned how to open PPF account online when I opened one for myself. I think I can help you out there. You need to have a bank account, active internet connection and a few documents for verification. Now let me take you through the complete process here.

Documents required to open PPF account
  • An Identity proof (Voter ID/PAN Card/ Aadhar Card)

  • Residence Proof

  • Passport size photographs

  • Pay-in-slip

  • Nomination form

How to open PPF account online?
  • Sign in to NetBanking of your bank where you have the savings account.

  • Navigate to the Public Provident Fund option

  • Confirm your auto-filled details shown in the next screen and enter the amount you want to deposit.

  • Add nominee details and click on submit

  • If your Aadhaar is linked to your account already, your form will be submitted, and you will receive a message that your account will be opened in one working day.

  • If your Aadhaar is not linked, you must first link it, to be able to complete the process.

This is a simple online process. For an offline process on how to open PPF account, keep reading.

How to open PPF account offline?
  • Go to the nearest post office or sub-post office in your area and get an application form to open PPF account .

  • Fill up the form and submit it with the required KYC documents and passport sized photograph (as given above).

  • You will have to submit Rs. 500 initially to open PPF account (minimum).

  • You will be handed over a passbook for the PPF Account. It will have all the details such as the name of account holder, PPF Account number, branch name, etc.​​​​​​​

I hope now you are clear on

how to open PPF account online and offline.

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