1.8 Savings Account Preferences

This topic describes the section where you can specify your service preferences.

You can provide your preferences related to services you would like on your account which could include Debit Card, Passbook, Cheque Book, access to Direct Banking and Phone Banking, etc. You can also define account statement preferences such as the delivery mode and frequency. In the case of joint application forms, you can specify the optional services as preferred by each applicant separately. Additionally, if applying for a joint account, you will also be required to specify information regarding how the account is to be operated.

Additionally, you will be required to specify information pertaining to the activities that you will be performing with this account.

Figure 1-13 Savings Account Preferences

Description of "Figure 1-13 Savings Account Preferences"

Note:

The fields which are marked as Required are mandatory.

For more information on fields, refer to the field description table.

Table 1-11 Savings Account Preferences - Field Description

Field Name	Description
Specifications
Preferred Currency	The currency in which you wish to hold your savings account. The currency will be defaulted to USD. If other currencies are supported, you will be able to edit this selection.
Apply for Overdraft	Specify whether you want to apply for overdraft facility or not. The options are: Yes No
Overdraft Limit Amount	The amount of overdraft limit to be requested. This field is enabled only if the option Yes has been selected in the Apply for Overdraft field.
Statement Frequency	The frequency at which you would like to receive account statements. The options are: Monthly Quarterly Bi Annual Annual
Optional Services	In case of joint application forms, there will be two sub sections to capture each applicant’s preference with regards to the optional services offered against the account. In this case the sub sections will be titled as Primary Applicant – Optional Services and Joint Applicant – Optional Services respectively.
Service	Each service that has been configured for the product you are applying for, will be listed here. Select the check box against the service that you wish to enable on your account.
Activity Profile	The fields (including type of field and values, in case of dropdowns) displayed under this sub section can change based on mid-office maintenances for the product. The fields described below serve as examples of fields that can appear under this sub section.
Source of Funds	Specify the primary source of funds that will be used to debit this account. The options can be: Pension Income Rent Alimony
ATM Transactions in a month	Specify the approximate number of transactions (domestic as well as international) expected to be performed in this account, in a month. The options can be: 10-20 >20 0-10
Domestic Transactions in a month	Specify the approximate number of domestic transactions expected to be performed in this account, in a month. The options can be: 0-5 5-10 >10
Purpose of account	Specify the purpose for which this account is being opened. The options can be: Salary Savings Investment
Expected Foreign Wire Activity	Specify whether you expect funds from foreign countries to be transferred to this account. The options are: Yes No
Expected Annual Volume of Transactions	Specify the expected annual volume of transactions. The options can be: >5000 >2000 >500
Courtesy Overdraft	Specify whether Courtesy Overdraft facility is required or not. The options are: Yes No
Choose which one you wish to opt in for Courtesy OD	Specify the channel through which you wish to opt-in for courtesy overdraft. The options can be: POS ATM This field is enabled only if the Yes option is selected in the Courtesy Overdraft field.
Account Operation Mode	This sub section will be displayed only in the case of joint applicant application forms.
Mode of Operation	The available modes of operation by way of which the account will be operated. The options are: Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship Tenants in Common Former or Survivor Tenants by the Entirety[GS1]

1. From the Preferred Currency list, select the currency in which you wish your account to be held.
2. In the Apply for Overdraft field, select the desired option.
   1. If you select the option Yes;
      1. In the Overdraft Limit Amount field, enter the amount of overdraft limit to be requested.
3. From the Statement Frequency list, select the desired frequency at which you wish to receive account statements.
4. Select the checkbox against any service that you wish to have enabled on your account.
5. Under the Activity Profile section, select options or enter values are desired.
6. Select the desired Mode of Operation from the provided options.

   Note:

   The Account Operation Mode sub section and this field is displayed only in case of Joint Applications.
7. Perform one of the following actions:
   • Click Continue to proceed to the next step in the application.
   • Click Back to navigate back to the previous step in the application.
   • Click on the Skip this Step link. This option will only be provided, if this step is optional for the product for which the application is being made.

     The next step in the application will be displayed.

   • Click on the Scan QR-code anytime to continue on mobile link to continue the application on mobile or tablet device.
   • Under the kebab menu, perform one of the following actions:
     • Click the Save and Continue Later option to save the application.
     • Click the Continue on Mobile option to continue the application on a mobile device.