Complete Process of opening a Public Provident Fund account

Opening a PPF (Public Provident Fund Account) account 

PPF accounts can be opened at post offices, nationalized banks and significant private banks, for example, ICICI and Axis Bank. In a few banks like ICICI and Axis Bank, you can likewise open a PPF account online through net banking. When the account is opened, a passbook like the bank passbook recording all exchanges, for example, memberships, interest, withdrawals, and so on will be given. Nonetheless, some different banks just permit PPF sections to be seen online as opposed to giving a passbook. 

Documents Required 

• PPF account opening form (Form A) can be acquired from indicated bank offices or can be downloaded on the web. 
• ID proof 
• Address proof 
• Photo of the account holder 
• Form of Nomination

PPF Login and Registration Process 

To open a PPF account online, you should follow the given advances: 

• You should have an account with the bank in which you will open your PPF account 
• Sign in to your net banking entrance (portal)
• Click on  'Open a PPF Account' 
• Pick the one from 'self account' and a 'minor account' 
• Enter the necessary data, for example, Nominee info, bank info, and so on. 
• Check details like your Permanent Account Number (PAN), and so forth that is appeared on the screen 
• After confirming the information provided by you, enter the sum(amount) that you wish to invest in your PPF account 
• You will be asked to set up standing instructions that permits the bank to deduct the sum at fixed periods or in a single amount (Lump Sum)
• After that, you will get an OTP on your registered mobile number 
• When this confirmation is done, your PPF account gets opened. You must note the account number that is shown on the screen for future reference 
• Certain banks may even request that you present the printed version of the details entered with the reference number and submit it to the bank with your KYC information

It must be noticed that each bank has a moderately extraordinary process for opening of PPF account. 

PPF Passbook 

EPFO permits you to follow your account balance. PPF Passbook gives you all the information of the transactions made in your PPF account. 

Checking PPF Balance

Here's the way you can check your PPF balance on the web: 

• Before you start, assure that your net banking with your bank account is activated.
• Sign in to your PPF account utilizing your net banking certifications 
• When you sign in, your present PPF account balance will be shown on the screen 
• Signing in to your PPF account utilizing net banking permits you to move cash amount to your PPF account online, you can download the statement of your PPF account or submit application for your PPF loan and so on.