Student Savings

Student Savings

A Student’s saving account is useful in aiding students to save money according to their needs and work towards their own financial independence. It is extremely important for students to have a savings account as it will aid them during the course of the education.

Student Savings
6.03 %
Total Interest Rate

Last Updated Date: May 16, 2022

Siddhartha Bank Ltd

Founded in 2002 and promoted by prominent Nepalese celebrities, Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) is today one of Nepal's steadily growing banks. Although the promoters come from a wide range of industries, they have tremendous market knowledge and share their valuable insights with the Bank in order to develop it. Siddhartha Bank has been able to come up with a wide variety of products and services that best serves its clientele within a short period of time. Since the beginning of its operations, Siddhartha Bank has been consistently reporting growth in its portfolio size and profitability. The administration of the bank is highly competent. In order to become one of the most promising commercial banks in the world, Siddhartha Bank has been able to gain substantial confidence from clients and all other stakeholders. The Bank is completely committed to the satisfaction of customers. An indication of its dedication to customer satisfaction is the variety and scope of modern banking products and services that the Bank has offered. It is this dedication that helped the Bank record quantum growth each year. The Bank is positive and optimistic that it will be able to preserve this trust and step even further towards its goal of being one of the industry's leading banks.

Student Savings

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents Required for Students Saving Account:

  1. Personal Account Opening Form
  2. Birth Certificate for Minor Account Holder and Identification Documents (Citizenship/Valid Passport) issued by Government of Nepal in case of Major account holder
  3. Duly filled KYC form of the Parents/Legal guardians in case of Minor account
  4. Two recent Passport (PP) size photographs of the account holder
  5. Two recent Passport (PP) size photographs of Parents/Legal guardians in case of Minor account
  6. Valid Student Identification card
  7. Location of the Current address



What Is Student Saving Account ?

Student bank accounts often have the same basic structure as the institution's typical offerings, but they reflect the fact that students have a relatively small income, and are just learning money management and how to navigate their financial lives. That's why student accounts may waive maintenance fees or minimum balances, offer free ATM withdrawals, or even provide apps or programs to help a newbie create a budget. Student accounts are generally available to anyone who is enrolled in school full-time, although some accounts are age-limited as well. The right account will offer students the flexibility, convenience, and affordability they need to keep their mind on their studies, rather than worrying about fees and other financial details. Student savings accounts allow parents to withdraw their children from public district or charter schools and receive a deposit of public funds into government-authorized savings accounts with restricted, but multiple uses. Those funds—often distributed to families via debit card—can cover private school tuition and fees, private tutoring, community college costs, higher education expenses, and other approved customized learning services and materials. 

Who can have a student bank account?

Each bank has slightly different rules about who will qualify for their student bank account. As a general rule, if you’re studying full-time for a degree, a degree-equivalent, or a postgraduate course, you should qualify. However, some banks will accept people who are on non-degree or other higher education courses – so if you're in any doubt about whether you qualify, check with the bank. you can apply for an overdraft once you turn 18. Part-time students are less likely to qualify, as they're usually able to work full-time while they study. So you may want to check with your learning institute to see what financing options you have to help you along the way.

What are the advantages of a student bank account?

The advantage of a student bank account is that it's specifically designed for the needs of students, and to make the financial side of university lifeless of a trial. The main benefits of a student bank account are the interest-free overdraft options that many of them come with. While you study, your overdraft will be interest-free up to an agreed limit, which in some cases increases incrementally for every year of study. After you graduate, you will start paying interest on some or all of the balance of your overdraft. Student bank accounts also have other perks, like exclusive discounts, free gifts, and dedicated student finance advisors. Some student bank accounts will have interest-free overdrafts for the duration of your degree and for a period after you graduate, allowing you time to pay it off once you start working. You should make sure you pay this off as soon as possible to manage your debt and avoid any unnecessary interest payments.

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