Application for Reopen Bank Account (6+ Examples)

Are you confused about how to write an application for reopening a bank account in English? If yes, and browsing the format about the account reopening application then don’t worry because you’ve landed at the right place. In this blog post, I will share the complete format to write an application for reopening a bank account and also provide some application writing samples.

Points You Should Know

1. Applicants have to visit the concerned branch along with the application.
2. Applicants have to provide all the details regarding their account in the application.
3. Applicant must carry 4 passport-size photographs with him as some banks also ask for photographs.
4. Applicant must have a pen for signature.
5. Applicants must also attach a Xerox copy of their Bank Passbook, Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter Card/Driving License in their application.

Note:- The process may differ for some banks.

How to Write Application for Reopen Bank Account in English

• Step 1:- Write the profession of the one you are writing the application for such as the Branch Manager, or Clerk.
• Step 2:- After that write the name of the bank and also the address of the bank branch.
• Step 3:- Write the date on the next line.
• Step 4:- Write a short subject for which you are writing the application.
• Step 5:- After that write the content of the application in which you explain your problem and also request to solve it.
• Step 6:- Provide all the details required to reopen your bank account.
• Step 7:- Write a thank you at the end for accepting the application.

1. Reopen Bank Account Application

To
The Branch Manager,
Union Bank of India,
XYZ Road, New Delhi.

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Request for Reactivation of My Inactive Bank Account.

Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is “Your Name” and I have a savings/current bank account in your branch. For the last many months there has been no transaction in my account due to which this account has gone into inactive status. I came to know about this from an employee of your own branch. The details of my account are as follows:

Account Holder Name:- Your Name
Account Number:- Your Account Number
Branch:- Your Branch Name/ Complete Address
Aadhaar Number:- Your Number
Mobile Number:- Your Mobile Number

Therefore, I respectfully request you to kindly reactivate my bank account so that I can transact. I hope you will consider this and reactivate my account as soon as possible.

Thanking You
Regards
Signature

2. Application for Reopening Bank Account

To
The Manager,
HDFC Bank,
XYZ Road, Noida.

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Reopen Bank Account.

Dear Sir/Madam,
Through this application, I want to inform you that my account has become inactive. Due to this, I am not able to do any transactions. My account number is XXXXXXXX and it is a savings/current bank account with your branch.

Therefore, I request you accept my application and reactivate my account at the earliest.

Thanking You
Yours Faithfully
Signature

3. Letter to Bank Manager for Reopen Bank Account

To
The Bank Manager,
State Bank of India,
XYZ Road, Mumbai.

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Letter for Reopening Dormant Bank Account.

Dear Sir/Madam,
This is “Your Name” holding a savings/current bank account at your branch for the last 5 years. I was out of state for the last 1 year due to which there was no transaction in my account and when I am trying to do the transaction now, the transaction is not happening. Then I found out later that my account is in dormant status. The details of my account are as follows:

Account Holder Name:- Your Name
Account Number:- Your Account Number
Branch:- Your Branch Name/ Complete Address
Aadhaar Number:- Your Number
Mobile Number:- Your Mobile Number

Hence, I request you please reactivate my account so that I can do transactions in future.

Thanking You
Your Obedient
Signature

4. Application for Reopen Bank Account

To
The Bank Manager,
Axis Bank,
XYZ Road, Lucknow.

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Reopen Bank Account.

Dear Sir/Madam,
I have a savings/current bank account in your branch whose account number is XXXXXXXX and it has been inactive for a long time. But now I need this account and I want to do transactions in this account.

So, I request you reopen this account as soon as possible so I can do transactions on this account.

Thanking You
Your Obedient
Signature

5. Bank Account Reopen Application

To
The Branch Manager,
Punjab National Bank,
XYZ Road, Chennai.

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Reactivation of Bank Account.

Requested Sir/Madam,
My self “Your Name” and I am maintaining a savings/current bank account in your branch. My bank account number is XXXXXXXX. For a long time, I have not done any transactions on this account. Due to this, the account has gone into an inactive state. Currently, I need this account for some reason.

So obligingly please accept my application and reactivate my account as soon as possible. I will be forever grateful to you for this.

Thanking You
Your Obedient
Signature

6. Letter for Reopen Bank Account

To
The Bank Manager,
ICICI Bank,
XYZ Road, Ranchi.

From
Account Holder Name:- Your Name
Account Number:- Your Account Number
Mobile Number:- Your Mobile Number
Aadhaar Number:- Your Number

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Bank Account Reactivation.

Dear Sir/Madam,
With due respect, It is stated that I am a bank account holder in your branch and my account number is XXXX. This account has become inactive due to no operations in my account for a long time.

So, kindly please reactivate my account as soon as possible.

Thanking You
Regards
Signature

7. Dormant Account Reactivation Letter

To
The Bank Branch Manager,
Bank of Baroda,
XYZ Road, Jaipur.

Date:- DD/MM/YYYY

Subject:- Reactivation Dormant Account.

Requested Sir/Madam,
Due to no transaction for a long time, one of my accounts which is open in your branch has become inactive/dormant. So I cannot do any transactions or operations in my account. My account number is XXXX. Therefore, I request you to please reactivate my account in the short term.

I have also attached a Xerox copy of the required documents, like the Aadhaar card, PAN card, and the passbook’s front page.

Thanking You
Regards
Signature

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