Open PPF Account with SBI effortlessly: A step-by-step guide

PPF (Public Provident Fund) is a popular small savings scheme with a tenure of 15 years, offering good returns and government guarantee

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PPF accounts can be extended for 5 years after the initial 15-year tenure

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Opening a PPF account with State Bank of India (SBI) is now possible online, eliminating the need to visit a bank branch

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To open a PPF account with SBI, link your SBI savings account with your Aadhaar card number

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Ensure that your registered mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar card and has OTP activation

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With a linked SBI savings account, Aadhaar card, and OTP activation, you can easily open a PPF account online

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Access the SBI online portal through the link www.onlinesbi.sbi and log in to your account

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In your SBI online account, click on the "request and enquiries" option located at the top right corner

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From the dropdown menu, select the "New PPF Accounts" link

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Enter your name, address, PAN card, CIF number, branch details (if applicable), and nominee details. Submit the application

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Note down the reference number, download the application, and submit it along with photos and KYC documents to your nearest branch within 30 days

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PPF (Public Provident Fund) is a popular small savings scheme with a tenure of 15 years, offering good returns and government guarantee

PPF accounts can be extended for 5 years after the initial 15-year tenure

Account Extension

Opening a PPF account with State Bank of India (SBI) is now possible online, eliminating the need to visit a bank branch

Opening a PPF Account with SBI

To open a PPF account with SBI, link your SBI savings account with your Aadhaar card number

Linking SBI Savings Account and Aadhaar Card

Ensure that your registered mobile number is linked with your Aadhaar card and has OTP activation

Registered Mobile Number and OTP Activation

With a linked SBI savings account, Aadhaar card, and OTP activation, you can easily open a PPF account online

Easy PPF Account Opening Process

Access the SBI online portal through the link www.onlinesbi.sbi and log in to your account

Logging into SBI Online Account

In your SBI online account, click on the "request and enquiries" option located at the top right corner

Navigating to Request and Enquiries

From the dropdown menu, select the "New PPF Accounts" link

Selecting New PPF Accounts

Enter your name, address, PAN card, CIF number, branch details (if applicable), and nominee details. Submit the application

Providing Details and Submitting Application

Note down the reference number, download the application, and submit it along with photos and KYC documents to your nearest branch within 30 days

Final Steps and Document Submission

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