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Name of the bank BHARAT OVERSEAS BANK LTD
Savings Bank A/c - No frills A/c BOBL Freedom Account
Minimum Balance Nil
Charges for non maintenance thereof Not Applicable
Saving Bank Accounts with Cheque facility - Normal
Minimum Balance QAB Rs.1000/-
Charges for non maintenance thereof Rs.150 per Quarter
Saving Bank Accounts without Cheque facility - Normal
Minimum Balance MAB Rs.100/-
Charges for non maintenance thereof Rs.10/- pm
Saving Bank Accounts - Flexi Savings
Minimum Balance QAB Rs.3,000/-
Charges for non maintenance thereof Rs.150 per Quarter
Account Closure Within one year Rs.50/-
Other savings bank account facilities
Standing instruction facility Third Party - Rs.25 per set up (For lockers, RD, Loan repayments free).
Per Transaction free (DD/ BC Commission will be charged
Account Closure Within one year Rs.50
Issue of Duplicate Statement Rs. 5.00 per page and a minimum of Rs.50.00 per instance.
Special Frequency : Rs. 5.00 per page and and a minimum of Rs.50.00 per instance
Issue of cheque Leaves 60 free cheque Leaves per year. Above that Rs. 2 per leaf.
Issue of loose cheque leaves
Issue of duplicate pass book
Cash Transaction Remote Branch - Deposit Max Rs.15000.00 subject to a charge of Rs.50.00 per transaction. Only Customer cam remit directly against verification of signature
Cash Transaction Remote Branch - Withdrawal Max .Rs.15000.00. Payment only to customer on Identification by documents such as driving license, Pan . etc.
Mode of calculation of minimum balance Quarterly average
Current Accounts - Normal
Minimum Balance QAB Rs.10000.00 (Metro & Urban)
QAB Rs.5000.00 (Semi Urban & Rural)
Charges for non maintenance thereof Rs.250/- per Quarter (Metro & Urban)
Rs.125/- per Quarter (Semi Urban & Rural)
Other Current Account facilities
Standing instruction facility (To be entertained only in base branch) Setting up - Rs.50 per set up (For lockers, RD, Loan repayments free).
Per Transaction Rs.25 (DD/ BC Commission will be charged)
Account Closure Within 6 months Rs.250/-
Issue of Duplicate Statement Rs. 5.00 per page and a minimum of Rs.50.00 per instance
Special Frequency : Rs. 5.00 per page and a minimum of Rs.50.00 per instance.
Issue of cheque Leaves Rs. 2 per leaf
Issue of loose cheque leaves
Cash Transaction Remote Branch - Deposit Max Rs 50000.00 per day (cumulative in all branches if remitted in more than one branch) subject to a charge of Rs.50.00 per transaction. Only Customer can remit directly against verification of signature
Cash Transaction Remote Branch - Withdrawal Max .Rs.15000.00 per day cumulative in all branches, if withdrawn from more than one branch. ATM withdrawal excluded
Payment only to customer on Identification by documents such as driving license, Pan. Etc
Mode of calculation of minimum balance Quarterly average
Ledger Folio Charges Rs.30/- per ledger page.

Anywhere current Account (Sl. No 1 to 27)

Sl. No SERVICE FEE PLAN Classic Silver Gold
1 Quarterly Average Balance (QAB) Rs. 25000 Rs. 100000 Rs. 300000
2 Service charges in case of non maintenance of QAB Rs. 750 per quarter Rs. 3000 per quarter Rs. 9000 per quarter
3 Charges for cheque leaves Rs. 2 per cheque leaf Free Free
4 Charges for Multicity (Payable At Par) cheque leaves Rs. 2 per cheque leaf Free Free
5 ATM Card ATM Card for Individuals and Proprietors only ATM Card for Individuals and Proprietors only ATM Card for Individuals and Proprietors only
6 Replacement of damaged card Free Free Free
7 Replacement of lost card Rs. 100 per card Rs. 100 per card Rs. 100 per card
8 No. of transactions in ATM Free in BOBL ATMs and 10 free transactions at ATMs under BANCS Network (including Balance enquiries) Free in BOBL ATMs and at ATMS under BANCS Network (including Balance enquiries) Free in BOBL ATMs and at ATMS under BANCS Network (including Balance enquiries)
9 ATM Network usage charges
(a) Domestic Balance Enquiry over and above the free limit Rs. 10 per enquiry Free Free
(b) Cash withdrawal - over and above the free limit Rs. 30 per withdrawal Free Free
10 Statement of Account
(a) Monthly Free Free Free
(b) Weekly Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page
(c) Daily Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page
(d) Fortnightly Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page
(e) Additional copy Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page
11 Duplicate statement Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page Rs. 5 per page
12 Standing instructions setting up Rs. 50 Free Free
13 SI per transaction Rs. 25 + remittance charges Free Free
14 Account closure before 6 months Rs. 250 Rs. 250 Rs. 250
15 Cash Collection
(a) Cash Deposit at base branch location Free upto Rs. 25000 per day ; beyond that denomination charges as below. Free upto Rs. 100000 per day; beyond that denomination charges as below. Free upto Rs. 300000 per day ; beyond that denomination charges as below.
(b) Cash Deposit in any other remote Core Banking branch Rs.2 per packet from denominations of Rs. 50 and above (less than Rs. 50 denominations not accepted at remote branches) Rs.2 per packet from denominations of Rs. 50 and above (less than Rs. 50 denominations not accepted at remote branches) Rs.2 per packet from denominations of Rs. 50 and above (less than Rs. 50 denominations not accepted at remote branches)
(c) Denomination charges at Base Branch Rs.2 per packet over and above the limits specified in 15 (a) irrespective of the denomination handled of less than Rs.100 notes Rs.2 per packet over and above the limits specified in 15 (a) irrespective of the denomination handled of less than Rs.100 notes Rs. 2 per packet over and above the limits specified in 15 (a) irrespective of the deonomianation handled of less than Rs. 100 notes.For accounts above Average balance of Rs.3.00 lacs the limit will be set equal to the average balance maintained in the previous quarter.
16 MULTI CITY CHEQUES
Charges applicable across core-banking branches of BOBL Free upto Rs. 20 lac p.m. Above that Rs. 0.40 per 1000 Free upto Rs.50 lacs p.m. Above that Rs. 0.40 per 1000 Free upto Rs.100 lac; Above that Rs. 0.40 per 1000
17 Managers Cheque/ Pay Orders from base branch only Rs. 1 per 1000; min Rs. 35 Free Free
18 Draft/TT/MT charges on branch locations
Upto Rs. 500 Rs.10 Free Free
501 to 1000 Rs.15 Free Free
1001 to 5000 Rs.25 Free Free
5001 to 10000 Rs.30 Free Free
10001 to 100000 Rs.2/- per Rs.1000 or part thereof; Free Free
Above Rs. 100000 to Rs.10 lac Rs,1.50 per Rs1000 or part thereof ; minimum Rs.200/- Free upto bench mark limit of Rs.50 lacs per month; above that charges will be at Rs.1.00 per 1000 or part thereof; minimum Rs.500/- Free upto bench mark limit of Rs.100 lacs per month; above that charges will be at Rs.1.00 per 1000 or part thereof; minimum Rs.500/-
Rs.10 lac and above Rs.1.00 per 1000 or part thereof; minimum Rs.1500/- Free upto bench mark limit of Rs.50 lacs per month; above that charges will be at Rs.0.50 per 1000 or part thereof; minimum Rs.500/- Free upto bench mark limit of Rs.100 lacs per month; above that charges will be at Rs.0.50 per 1000 or part thereof; minimum Rs.500/-
Draft charges on locations of Correspondent banker
Upto Rs. 500 Rs.10 Free Free
501 to 1000 Rs.15 Free Free
1001 to 5000 Rs.25 Free Free
5001 to 10000 Rs.30 Free Free
10001 to 100000 Rs.3.00 per Rs1000 or part thereof ; Free Free
Above Rs. 100000 to Rs.10 lac Rs.2.50 per Rs1000 or part thereof ; Rs.2.00 per 1000 or part thereof; Rs.1.50 per 1000 or part thereof;
Rs.10 lac and above Rs.2.00 per 1000 or part thereof; Rs.1.50 per 1000 or part thereof; Rs.1 per 1000 or part thereof; minimum Rs.750/-
20 Draft cancellation/ Revalidation charges Rs.30/- + postage, telephone, telegraph exps., if any Rs.30/- + postage, telephone, telegraph exps., if any Rs.30/- + postage, telephone, telegraph exps., if any
21 Stop payment instructions Rs. 50 per instrument; Rs. 50 per instrument; Rs. 50 per instrument
22 cheque return charges due to insufficient funds Rs. 50 per instrument + correspondent bank charges if any, Rs. 50 per instrument + correspondent bank charges if any. Rs. 50 per instrument + correspondent bank charges if any.
23 cheque deposited returned unpaid
(a) local Rs.20 Rs.20 Rs.20
(b) outstation Rs.50 + actual correspondent bank charges Rs.50 + actual correspondent bank charges Rs.50 + actual correspondent bank charges
24 Outstation cheques COLLECTION charges
Upto Rs. 500 Rs.10 + courier charges FREE + Actual courier charges
Rs. 501 - Rs. 1000 Rs.15 + courier charges
Rs. 1001 - Rs. 5000 Rs.25 + courier charges
Rs. 5001 - Rs. 10000 Rs.40 + courier charges
Rs. 10001 to Rs. 1 lac Rs.3.50 per 1000 or part thereof + courier charges
Above Rs. 1 lac Rs.3.00 per 1000 or part thereof, Min Rs.350 + courier charges
25 Outstation cheques PURCHASE charges (At the sole discretion of the Bank)
Upto Rs. 500 Rs.15 Rs.15
Rs. 501 - Rs. 1000 Rs.20 Rs.20
Rs. 1001 - Rs. 5000 Rs.35 Rs.35
Rs. 5001 - Rs. 10000 Rs.50 Rs.50
Rs. 10001 to Rs. 1 lac Rs.4 per 1000 or part thereof + Rs.100 Rs.4 per 1000 or part thereof + Rs.100
Above Rs. 1 lac Rs.3.50 per 1000 or part thereof( Min Rs.400) plus Rs. 250/- processing charges Rs.3.50 per 1000 or part thereof( Min Rs.400) plus Rs. 250/- processing charges
26 Local Cheque collection at Remote branches not at base branch Rs.0.50 per 1000 or part thereof; Mini Rs.10 per instrument; Free Free
27 Fund Transfer Rs.1/- per 1000 ; min Rs.10/- per transfer Free Free


Remittance facility through own Bank
DD- Issue :
Upto Rs.500 Rs.10.00
Rs.501 to Rs.1000.00 Rs.15.00
Rs.1001. to 5000.00 Rs.25.00
Rs.5001 to Rs.10000.00 Rs.30.00
Rs.10001 to Rs. 1.00 Lac Rs.2 per 1000 or part thereof
Above Rs. 1 lac to Rs10.00 Lacs Rs.1.50 per 1000 or part thereof, Min Rs.200.00
Rs.10.00 lacs and Above Re. 1 per 1000 or part thereof, Min Rs.1500.00
   
DD-Cancellation Rs.50.00 per instrument
DD-Duplicate Rs.100.00 per instrument
DD-Revalidation Rs.50.00 per instrument
PO - Issue
From Base Branch: Re.0.50 / 1000 with a minimum of Rs.15 and maximum of Rs.5000.00
From remote branches Re. 0.50 / 1000 with a minimum of Rs.15 and maximum of Rs.5000.00
PO-cancellation Rs.50.00 per instrument
PO-Duplicate Rs.15.00 per instrument
PO-Revalidation Rs.50.00 per instrument
   
TT - Issue (A/c to A/c transfer ) Re.0.50 per thousand with a min of Rs.50.00 and max of Rs.5000.00
TT - Cancellation Not Applicable
TT-Duplicate Not Applicable
TT-Revalidation Not Applicable
EFT Charges inward Not Applicable
EFT Charges outward Not Applicable
RTGS-Outward through own Bank NIL
RTGS-Inward through own Bank NIL
Collection of Cheques - Outstation
Upto Rs.500 Rs.20.00
Rs.501 to Rs.1000 Rs.30.00
Rs.1001 to Rs.5000 Rs.50.00
Rs.5001 to 10000 Rs.80.00
Rs.10001 to Rs.100000 Rs.6.00 per thousand or part thereof (Min Rs.80.00)
Above Rs. 1.00 Lac Rs.5.00 per thousand or part there of (Min Rs.600).
(Courier Charges Extra)
Remittance Facilities through other bank
DD- Issue : Presently Not Available
DD-Cancellation NA
DD-Duplicate NA
DD-Revalidation NA
PO - Issue Presently Not Available
PO-cancellation NA
PO-Duplicate NA
PO-Revalidation NA
TT - Issue (A/c to A/c transfer) NA
TT - Cancellation NA
TT-Duplicate NA
TT-Revalidation NA
EFT Charges- inward NA
EFT Charges- outward NA
RTGS- Outward
Upto Rs.10 lacs 0.20% of the amount (min Rs.200)
Rs. 10 lacs & above 0.125% of the amount (min Rs.200)
Maximum Charges Rs.2500/-
RTGS-Inward NIL
Collection of Cheques
Foreign Exchange Transactions
Remittance Outward Commission : 0.25% (Min Rs.100) + SWIFT Charges of Rs.1000.
Remittance Inward Handling charges Rs.200.
TCs - Issue (Foreign Currency) Commission 1%
TCs - Issue (against inward remittance) Commission 0.25%
TCs - Encashing At rates announced daily (no separate charges)
Cheque Collection - Local
Local - Base Branch Free
Remote Branch not a base branch.
For collection Re.0.50/1000 or part there of, min of Rs.10.00 per instrument .max Rs.5000/-
For Return Due to insufficient funds Rs.1/1000, Min of Rs.100 plus registered post charges.(Current Account)
Due to insufficient funds Rs.2/1000, Min of Rs.100, Max Rs.500.00 plus registered post charges.(Saving Bank)
Due to other reasons Rs.25 plus registered post charges
Outstation Cheque Collection through own bank
Upto Rs.500 Rs.20.00
Rs.501 to Rs.1000 Rs.30.00
Rs.1001 to Rs.5000 Rs.50.00
Rs.5001 to 10000 Rs.80.00
Rs.10001 to Rs.100000 Rs.6.00 per thousand or part thereof (Min Rs.80.00)
Above Rs 1.00 Lacs Rs.5.00 per thousand or part there of (Min Rs.600)
(Courier Charges Extra)
Outstation through another bank Our bank charges plus actual amount charges by another bank
Bouncing of cheques- Local
Due to insufficient funds Rs.1/- per 1000 , Min of Rs.100 (For Current Account)
Rs.2 per 1000 Min rs100 Max Rs.500 (for SB A/Cs)
Due to other reasons Rs.25/-
Outward Cheques return Rs.25/-
Bouncing of cheques- outstation- through own bank As applicable for collection
Bouncing of cheques- outstation- through another bank As applicable for collection + Other Bank's charges
   
Retail Loan
Loan Processing Charges - Funded Limits
Loan against Deposits NIL
i. Upto Rs.10,000/- NIL
ii. Rs.10,001 to Rs.50,000/- Rs.100/-
iii. Rs.50,001 to Rs.1,00,000/- Rs.200/-
iv. Rs.1,00,001 to Rs.2,00,000/- Rs.400/-
v. Rs.2,00,001 to Rs.5,00,000/- Rs.1,000/-
vi. Rs.5,00,001 to Rs.10,00,000/- 0.25%
vii. Rs.10,00,001 to Rs.25,00,000/- 0.40%
viii. More than Rs.25,00,000/- 0.50%
ix. Proposals declined by HO 25% of the above charges plus out of pocket expenses like telephone, telex, fax, photocopy, etc.,
Loan Processing Charges - Non Funded Limits & Agricultural Advances 50% of the above tariff
Non Submission of Stock Statements later than 15th of the subsequent month 0.10% of credit limit for each month of default & 0.20% from the 6th month of default
Delayed / Non submission of QIS Data 0.25% on entire outstanding under all types, for the quarter of default.
Commitment charges (for funded credit of Rs.100 lacs and above) 1% per month, of the unutilized portion if the percentage of average non utilization is less than 85% of the sanctioned credit limits.
Excess over sanctioned limits 2% over contracted rate (min Rs.100/- for each occasion)
Prepayment Charges (Pre-closure) 1% per annum for remaining tenure on outstanding amount, subject to a minimum of 1% flat.
No due Certificate Subject to change from time to time
Charges for late payment of EMI Subject to change from time to time
Charges for changing from fixed to floating rates of interest Subject to change from time to time
Charges for changing from float to fixed rates of interest Subject to change from time to time
Solvency Certificate
Upto Rs.1 lac Rs.500/-
From Rs.1 lac to Rs.10 lacs Rs.1000/-
From Rs.10 lacs to Rs.25 lacs Rs.2000/-
From Rs.25 lacs to Rs.50 lacs Rs.3000/-
More than Rs.50 lacs Rs.10,000/-
   
Safe Custody Charges Rs.500 per annum for container of size 10"x6"x4"
For boxes more than the above size, pro rata additional charges in multiples of Rs.100/-
For boxes with maximum size of 24"x15"x9" : Rs.1200/- per annum
Guarantees
i. Guarantees for Earnest Money Deposit Bid Bonds & Performance (incl. EPCG) Min Rs.100/- + 2% pa from the date of issue to the date of expiry.
ii. Other Guarantees (viz., advance money guarantee for statutory liability like Income Tax, Sales Tax, Electricity Boards etc.) and DPG Min Rs.100/- + 3% pa from the date of issue to the date of expiry.
Concession in Guarantee Commission based on margin MarginConcession
100%50% of normal charges
50%25% of normal charges
25%10% of normal charges
Letter of Credit (LC)
1.1 Export LC
a. Advising Letter of Credit Min Rs.300/- per Letter of Credit. If a letter of credit or its amendments has been advised through another bank, commission is to be recovered at a flat ate of Rs.100/- plus out of pocket expenses.
b. Advising Amendment Min Rs.200/- per amendment
c. Confirmation Charges
  (i) Commitment Charge
and
  (ii) Usance Charges
0.15% for every quarter or part thereof for full validity of credit*.
0.15% for bills upto 10 days sight*
0.30% for bills over 10 days and upto 3 months sight*.
0.30% for the first 3 months plus 0.075% per month in excess of three months for bills over 3 month sight*.* minimum charges for adding confirmation
i. For bills upto 10 days sight : Rs.250/-
ii. For bills over 10 days sight : Rs.500/-
iii. In case of extension of letter of credit to which confirmation has been added by a bank in India, if such extension exceeds 3 months (one quarter) from the date of the letter of credit additional commitment charges shall be recovered as above.
iv. When the amount of the letter of credit confirmed by a bank in India is subsequently increased, both usance and commitment charges as above shall be collected.
d. Transfer of letter of credit under a transferable letter of credit whether full or in part. Min of Rs.300/- for each advice of transfer.
e. Acceptance commission for accepting usance drafts drawn under LC to be drawn on and accepted by banks in India 0.15% per month. Min Rs.250/-
1.2 Export Bills Purchased / Discounted / Negotiated
a. Processing charges for each foreign currency export bills
i. Rs.500/- for bills upto Rs.5,00,000/- or equivalent.
ii. 0.10% max Rs.1000/- for bills above Rs.5,00,000/-
b. Processing charges for each Rupee Export bill 0.25% min Rs.250/- per bill
c. For forwarding export documents on which no collection commission or exchange accrues to the bank (i.e., from one bank to the other in India) Rs.500/- per bill
d. Reimbursement charges under Letter of Credit with another AD in India, Commission shall be recovered by reimbursing bank. Flat Rs.1,000/- per transaction
e. Forwarding export documents to another bank for negotiation to whom LC is restricted by the bank which had booked the forward contract. Flat Rs.500/- per transaction
f. For joining customer's guarantees and giving guarantees on behalf of customers to other banks in respect of discrepant documents 0.25% min Rs.250/-
g. Negotiating documents with discrepancies. Rs.100/- per discrepancy.
h. In case of overdue export bill purchased / discounted / negotiated where proceeds are not received in nostro account on or before due date (applicable also in the case of deferred exports, if the relative export proceeds are not received within the stipulated period. For bills outstanding beyond notional due date or the actual due date, Rs.250/- per bill per quarter of part thereof, irrespective of bill amount.Note : This amount need not be recovered in respect of bills drawn countries with externalization problems but paid in local currency and exporter had obtained RBI's approval.
1.3 Collection Bills - Foreign Currency and Rupee Export Bills a. Rs.500/- for bills upto Rs.5 lacs
b. Rs.1000/- per bill from bills between Rs.5 lacs and Rs.10 lacs
c. 0.0625% min Rs.1000 for bills above Rs.10 lacs
Note : Collection commission should be recovered even
i. where advance payment has been received.
ii. in case of exports under consignment arrangement
iii. where the documents have been sent to the overseas buyer directly with the approval of RB disposal of GR form.
1.4 Overdue Export Bills sent for collection
Applicable also in case of deferred exports if the relative proceeds are not received within the stipulated period
For bills outstanding beyond notional due date or the actual due date (if known) Rs.250/- per bill quarter or part thereof irrespective of bill amount.
1.5 Certificates
Issuance of certificates/attestation in respect of export transaction
Min Rs.50/- per certificate / attestation
1.6 Commission in lieu of Exchange
a. Pre shipment advance has been granted by Bank but documents presented to another Bank for negotiation
0.125% min Rs.250/-
b. Proceeds of export bill negotiated by us are paid in foreign currency to another bank. 0.125% min Rs.250/-
c. Where proceeds of export is sent for collection by us but payment is received in Rupees through another Bank 0.125% min Rs.250/-
d. Where proceeds of export bills are credited to EEFC account in full or part 0.125% min Rs.250/- on the portion of amount credited to EEFC.
e. Deemed export bills in Foreign currency as defined by RBI / EXIM bank from time to time. 0.125% min Rs.250/-
f. Where remittances are made to the debit of EEFC Account 0.125% min Rs.250/-
g. All other transactions involving foreign exchange which are routed through foreign currency accounts 0.125% min Rs.250/-
2.1 Import & Inland LCs

A. Opening of Letters of Credit

a. Commitment charge for full validity of
    credit.
And
b. Usance Charges
c. Minimum charges for establishing LC
(figures in brackets are for inland letter of credit)
0.15% for every quarter or part thereof (0.20%)
0.15% for bills upto 10 days sight (0.20%)
0.30% for bills upto 10 days & upto 3 months sight (0.40%)
0.30% for the first 3 months plus 0.075% per month in excess of 3 months for bills over 3 months sight (0.40% and 0.10% respectively)
Min Rs.250/-
B. Amendments to LC
a. Extension of validity of LC, if falls within 3 months period (for which commitment charge has been collected)
Min Rs.250/-
b. Where extension of validity of credit goes beyond 3 months (for which commitment charge has been collected upto 3 months) Fresh commitment charge of 0.15% per quarter (0.20%) of part thereof, min Rs.250/- on the outstanding amount.
c. In case of enhancement of value of credit Both commitment and usance charges will be collected as stated under 2.1 A(a, b & c) above. For purpose of levying charges, for the additional amount, value of each enhancement shall be considered separately without adding to original value of LC.
d. In case of amendment extending the tenor of the Bill of Exchange Appropriate additional usance charge.
e. Amendment other than extension or validity or enhancement of tenor of the Bill of Exchange. Min Rs.250/- per occasion.
f. For revival of expired LC within 3 months from date of expiry At the option of Bank and subject to recovery of commitment and usance charge from the date of expiry to the validity date of the revived LC. Min Rs.500/-
C. Counter signing Bills of Exchange drawn on Importers under LCs 0.85% per month with a minimum of 0.25% for the tenor of the bill, in addition to usance and commitment charge as above.
D. Revolving Letter of Credit (Both automatic and non-automatic)
a.1) Commitment charge

2) Usance Charge
0.15% for every quarter or part thereof on the maximum amount of drawings permitted at any one time during the period from date of establishment of credit to the last date of its validity (0.20)
0.15% for bills upto 10 days sight (0.20%)
0.30% for bills over 10 days sight and upto 3 months sight (0.40%)
0.30% for the first 3 months plus 0.075% for each month in excess of 3 months for bills over 3 months sight (0.40% and 0.10% respectively.)
b. Minimum charges for establishing revolving LC Minimum Rs.500/-
c) Reinstatement Additional commitment charge @ 0.15% and usance charge for each drawing vide 2.1.D(b) above (0.20%) on each amount reinstated from the date of reinstatement to the date of subsequent reinstatement or the last date of validity of L/c (Minimum charge for reinstatement Rs.250/-)
d) Amendments1) Extending validity period if falls within 3 months for which commitment charge has already been collected Minimum Rs.250/-
2) Where validity period is extended beyond 3 months Further commission at 0.15% per quarter or part thereof (0.20%). Minimum Rs.250/-
e) General In case of 100% cash margin obtained for opening L/C concession upto 50% of charges as above may be considered.
2.2 Commission on Bills
(Under Letter of Credit)
a. Bills drawn in foreign currency on which Bank earns foreign exchange. To be recovered at the time of crystallization or payment whichever is earlier.
i. For bills upto 1 crore : 0.15% min Rs.250/- (0.20%)
ii. Fore bills above Rs.1 crore : Rs.15,000/- plus 0.075% (0.10%) for amounts exceeding Rs.1 crore.
b. Bills drawn in Rupees in which bank does not earn any exchange For bills upto Rs.1 crore : 0.275% min Rs.250/-For bills above Rs.1 crore : Rs.27500/- plus 0.20% for the amount exceeding Rs.1 crore.
c. Bills drawn in foreign currency on which no exchange accrued to the Bank Additional commission 0.125% min Rs.250/-
d. If forward contract for remittances arranged with another bank even though the LC is opened by us. Additional commission 0.125% commission in lieu of exchange minimum Rs.250/- plus swap cost and interest from the date of debit in our Nostro account to the date of credit is received from forward booking bank.
e. Payment of bills settled out of foreign currency loans arranged abroad or EEFC A/c Additional Commission @ 0.125% in lieu of exchange. Min Rs.250/-
f. If the import bills are not retired within a period of 10 days after the receipt of documents in the case of usance bills Late payment commission @ 0.15% min Rs.250/-
g. Non-confirming documents. Rs.100/- per discrepancy
2.3 Commission on Bills (Not under Letter of Credits)
a. Bills drawn in foreign currency on which Bank earns exchange margin.
For bills upto Rs.1 crore : 0.25% Min Rs.500/-
For bills above Rs.1 crore : Rs.25000/- plus 0.125% of the amount exceeding Rs.1 crore.
b) Bills drawn in Rupees/foreign currency on which does not earn any foreign exchange For bills upto Rs.1 crore - 0.375% Minimum Rs.750/-
For bills above Rs.1 crore - Rs.37500 plus 0.125% of the amount exceeding Rs.1 crore.
c) On collection bills / documents covering project imports under inter-governmental aid schemed (including those financed by agencies like World Bank, IMF, ADB etc) where no letter of credit is opened. Half the rates specified under (b) above.
d) Remittances for documents received directly by the importer from overseas suppliers. Half the rate as applicable to collection bills
(a) above.
e) Countersigning Co-acceptance of import bills For bills upto Rs.4 crore 0.085% per month for the tenor of the bill. If bill of exchange is drawn for less than 3 months, a commission of 0.25% to be recovered.*
For bills above Rs.4 crore at the discretion of the bank with minimum charges recoverable for bill less than Rs.4 crore.** plus handling charges Rs.500/-
f) Import payments which are settled out of foreign currency loan arranged abroad or foreign currency accounts or EEFC accounts Additional commission @ 0.125% in lieu of exchange - Min Rs.250/-.
g) Collection bills received by our Bank and forwarded to another bank for further handling and disposal. Handling charges Rs.500/-
3. Remittances Outward / Inward, Purchase / Collection of clean instruments, Sale & encashment of Travellers Cheques
3.1 Encashment of TTs/purchase of MTs / DDs in respect of which cover has been received in Nostro A/cs Current TT buying rate (No exchange margin or interest to be charged). Handling charges Rs.200/-
3.2 Encashment of TTs/purchase of MTs / DDs where cover has not been received in nostro accounts Current TT buying rate plus exchange margin of 0.125% interest shall be recovered separately for a transit period of 15 days form the customer at Bank's PLR.
3.3 Encashment of customer's personal cheques demand draft, international money orders, bankers pay orders payable abroad TT buying rate plus exchange margin of 0.15%. Interest to be recovered separately for a transit period of 15 days from the customer at Bank's PLR.
3.4 Clean payment under instruction from foreign correspondent (After converting them to IRS) Min Rs.100/-
3.5 Clean payment under instruction from foreign correspondent in foreign currency itself. 0.125% min Rs.200/-
3.6 Clean instruments for collection 0.25% subject to a minimum of Rs.100/-. However for instruments for value equivalent to less than Rs.15,000/- and those sent under cash letter service, a flat fee of Rs.25/- to be charged. For non cash letter items actual postage should be recovered in addition to commission.
3.7 Encashment of Foreign currency TC's and currency notes. Encashment should be done at the rates daily announced by banks. No other charges to be recovered.
3.8 Certificates for encashment and Inward remittances Rs.50/- if on plain paper
Rs.100/- if on security paper.
3.9 Outward remittances (DD, TT, MT) Current TT selling rate or at the forward contracted rate 0.25% with a minimum of Rs.100/- to be recovered as commission for private remittances. If the remittance is in respect of imports, commission as applicable to import bills should be recovered. In all cases actual out-of-pocket expenses such as postages, telex charges etc., should also be recovered. In respect of remittance in Rupees additional commission of 0.125% in lieu of exchange should be recovered.
3.10 Sale of foreign currency TC's and currency notes Insurance should be done at Banks current TT selling rate. Commission is not exceeding 1% on the rupee equivalent payable by the customer. If foreign currency TCs are issued against foreign inward remittances, a commission of 0.25% should be recovered.
3.11 Outward remittances effected out of EEFC account of the customer. Additional Commission @ 0.125% min Rs.100/- in lieu of exchange.
3.12 Proceeds of Inward remittance credited to EEFC A/c of customer. Additional Commission @ 0.125% min Rs.100/- in lieu of exchange.
3.13 Payment of foreign currency draft by Drawee Bank by issuing their draft in the sale currency in favour of beneficiary Bank for opening FCNR account Service charge 125% Min Rs.50/- max Rs.100/- plus out of pocket expenses.
4. Forward Contracts (To be remitted to International Division)
4.1 Booking of sale and purchase contracts Rs.250/- per contract.
4.2 For each request of early delivery extension of cancellation Rs.250/- + swap cost and cancellation charges.
5. Guarantees
5.1 Guarantees in favour of shipping companies / agencies for clearance of goods pending production of bill of lading.a. Relation to imports under LC opened by guarantor banks. Min Rs.500/-
b. Others not covered by (a) above. 0.25% at the time of issue of guarantee. If guarantee remains current beyond 3 months an additional commission of 0.15% per month or part thereof as long as guarantee remains current thereafter.
5.2 Export performance guarantees for project exports which include.
  A. Bid-bonds
  B. Bonds for earnest money
  C. Guarantees for advance payment made
by foreign buyers to Indian exporters
and contractors.
a. Guarantees covered by ECGC
counter guarantee
Commission in addition to ECGC premium. Where 75% cover is available; 0.45% pa where 0.90% cover is available 0.35% pa
b. Guarantees issued against 100% counter guarantees issued by Government of India 0.50% min Rs.500/-
c. Guarantees issued against 100% cash margin 0.50% min Rs.500/-
d. Guarantees which are not covered by cash margin or ECGC / Government of India counter guarantee 1.00% Min Rs.500/-.Note : Commission for issuing bid-bonds for supplies to projects carried out abroad shall be recovered to the extent of 25% thereof for the full period of validity of the bonds at the time of issue. If the bid materializes the balance 75% of the commission shall be recovered. However, if the bid gets frustrated there will not be any refund.
5.3. (a) Export Performance guarantees, Bid Bonds etc., (Other than project exports) 0.085% per month where the guarantee period is less than 3 months, minimum commission recoverable will be 0.25% of amount. In case of early redemption of guarantee minimum 50% of commission of the unexpired period shall be refunded.Commission for Bid-bonds shall be recoverable initially for 25% of the amount for full period of liability. If bid materializes commission for balance 75% shall be recovered. If bid does not materializes no refund shall be allowed. Min Rs.500/-
(b) Export performance guarantee covering export obligations in terms of import trade control regulations 0.085% per month-where the guarantee period is less than 3 months, minimum commission recoverable will be 0.25% of amount. In case of early redemption of guarantee minimum 50% of commission of the unexpired period may be refunded. Min Rs.500/-
5.4 Deferred payment guarantee covering imports of goods into India / repayment of foreign currency loans. 0.50% per quarter or part thereof for the specified period of liability calculated on the amount of liability under such guarantees at the beginning of every quarter. Min Rs.500/-
5.5 All other guarantees 0.15% per month for the specified period of liability, where the guarantee period is less than two months, commission recoverable shall be 0.25%. In case of early redemption of the guarantee commission may be refunded at the discretion of banks. Min Rs.500/-
5.6 Minimum charges for any guarantee Rs.500/-
5.7 Certificates other than 3.8 Minimum Rs.50/- per certificate / attestation.


Bills - Collection & Purchase Collection Purchase
i. Upto Rs.1000/- Rs.25/- Rs.40/-
ii. From Rs.1000 to Rs.5000/- Rs.40/- Rs.60/-
iii. From Rs.5000 to Rs.10000/- Rs.60/- Rs.100/-
iv. From Rs.10000 to Rs.1 lac Rs.6/- per Rs.1000/- or part thereof Rs.6/- per Rs.1000/- or part thereof (min Rs.100/-) + Rs.150/-
v. Rs. 1 lac and above Rs.5/- per Rs.1000/- or part thereof (min Rs.600/-) Rs.5/- per Rs.1000/- or part thereof (min. Rs.600) + Rs.400/-
Bills drawn on places where we do not have branches Twice the normal rate plus postage
For Usance Bills Rs.25/- additional charges
   
Locker Rent Small Rs.500/- pa
Medium Rs.750/- pa
Large Rs.1000/- pa
Extra Large Rs.1500/- pa
   
Cards
ATM
Membership fee Free of cost
Annual Fee NA
Renewal Charges NA
Late Payment Charges NA
Interest Charges
Replacement charges
Damaged Free of cost
Lost Card Rs.50.00 per card (For Savings account)
Lost Card Rs.100. per Card (For Current account)
Transaction Charge for Partner banks
Transaction Charge for Non-Partner banks
Credit Card NA
Membership fee NA
Annual Fee NA
Renewal Charges NA
Late Payment Charges NA
Interest Charges NA
Replacement charges NA
Cash withdrawal NA
Debit Card
Membership fee NA
Annual Fee NA
Renewal Charges NA
Late Payment Charges NA
Replacement charges NA
Cash withdrawal NA
MISCELLANEOUS NA
Balance enquiry
Balance Certificate Rs.100
Interest Certificate Free
Use of Fax/Telephone/Modem Actual
Photo attestation Rs.100
Signature attestation Rs.100
Stop Payment Charges A. Per Instrument Rs.50
B. Series of Instruments Rs.100
Inoperative account
Copies of cheques and other documents Rs.100
Levy for Service Tax added extra @ 12.24%.
Abbreviations :
MAB : Monthly Average Balance
QAB : Quarterly Average Balance
RD : Recurring Deposit
DD : Demand Draft
BC : Banker's Cheque
BOBL : Bharat Overseas Bank Ltd
HO : Head Office
EMI : Equated Monthly Installments

QIS : Quarterly Information System
EPCG : Export Packing Credit Guarantee
DPG : Deferred Payment Guarantee
TTs : Telegraphic Transfer
MTs : Mail Transfer
ECGC : Export Credit & Guarantee Corporation

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