How to Change Name in Karnataka Bank Account?

You can change pretty much everything in your bank account other than your Aadhaar Card number, PAN Card number, and account number. One thing you can change among many others is the name that is mentioned in the account. In this guide of mine, I will tell you how you can change your name in Karnataka Bank account.

The bank allows the account holders to change the name. But the account holders have to provide proper proof documents to the bank. The document certifies that their name is changed. If there is a spelling mistake in your name. Then you can provide the document that spells your name right.

In case if you have changed the name legally then you can provide your gazette notification. And in case if you have changed the name after your marriage. Then the bank will accept your marriage certificate as proof of your name change. Without proper documentation, the bank is likely not to take your request.

Steps to Change Name in Karnataka Bank Account

Steps to Change Name in Karnataka Bank Account

You can not change your name online, you will have to follow the offline method in which you need to visit your home branch.

Steps to Change Name in your Karnataka Bank Account:
  1. Take a sheet of paper.
  2. Start writing an application letter addressing the branch manager of your Karnataka Bank home branch.
  3. Explain in the letter that you have changed your name and want to update the same in your account.
  4. Mention your bank account number, old name, and your new name.
  5. At the end of the letter also mention the name of the document you are providing as proof. (enclosure)
  6. Take the document that you are providing to the bank and get a clear photocopy of the same.
  7. Make your signature on the photocopy to make it self-attested.
  8. Attach your letter with the photocopy.
  9. Visit your home branch and submit the letter to the bank officials.

Conclusion

This is how you can change the name that is mentioned in your bank account. The bank will not charge you anything for this change. But the name will be changed and updated in the bank records only if the verification of the documents by the bank is successful. For more information, you can call the customer care of the bank on 1800 425 1444. This is a toll-free number and you can speak with the support executive of the bank.