Major Banks Eliminate Minimum Balance Charges for Savings Accounts

In a significant move, several major banks, including SBI and Indian Bank, have eliminated minimum balance charges for savings accounts. This change means that customers no longer need to worry about fees even if their accounts have no funds. The decision aims to enhance financial flexibility and adapt to changing market conditions. Banks like Bank of Baroda and Bank of India have also joined this initiative, providing relief to their customers. Read on to learn more about how these changes can benefit you.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 31, 2026, 23:39 IST

Banks Abolish Minimum Balance Fees

Many individuals often face issues when their bank accounts maintain a low balance, leading to deductions for average minimum balance charges. However, customers with savings accounts can now breathe easy.

Recently, six major banks, including SBI, have completely removed the charges associated with maintaining an average monthly balance.

This means that even if your account has no funds, the bank will not impose any charges. Among these banks, Bank of Baroda has eliminated the fees for not meeting minimum balance requirements on all standard savings accounts. However, this exemption does not apply to premium savings account schemes.

Indian Bank has also announced the complete removal of minimum balance charges. Canara Bank had already made this decision back in May of this year. Both PNB and SBI have provided relief to their customers by abolishing minimum average balance charges across all types of savings accounts.

Similarly, Bank of India has decided not to charge customers for failing to meet minimum balance requirements. This change aims to adapt to the evolving market conditions and enhance financial flexibility.