We the account holders have to give a lot of information about ourselves to the bank while opening the account. This includes name, address, mobile number, email address, and also DOB or date of birth. But by chance, if any of this information is mentioned wrong in the account. Then we can request the bank to correct it. In this guide, I will tell you how you can change DOB in Punjab and Sind Bank account.
There is no way you can do it online. So you will have to follow the offline method. In this offline method, you will have to personally visit your home branch of the bank. And submit a written request to the bank asking it to correct your DOB. But there is one point to be noted here. It is very rare that the DOB is mentioned wrong in the bank account.
That is because the DOB is very important information about the customer. And the banks are very cautious when recording this information. This can only happen when it is mentioned wrong in the identity proof document you have given to the bank. For example, if your date of birth is mentioned wrong on your Aadhaar Card. And you give the same to the bank. In such a case, this can happen.
So to correct this mistake you will have to provide the document that has your correct date of birth on it. The bank will not take your request unless you have the supporting document with you. So first make arrangements for the document. And then you can go to your home branch and submit the application letter to the bank. You can use any DOB proof document mentioned in the list of KYC documents.
Steps to Change DOB in Punjab and Sind Bank Account
Follow the instructions given below to change or I can say correct your DOB in the bank account.
- Take a sheet of paper.
- Start writing an application letter.
- The letter should address the branch manager of your home branch.
- The subject of the letter should be “Correction of DOB in Bank Account”.
- In the body part of the letter explain that your DOB is mentioned wrong in the account. And you want to correct the same.
- Further, you have to make a clear mention of your name, account number, and your correct DOB.
- Now take a clear photocopy of the document that you are providing to the bank.
- Make your signature on the photocopy and attach it to your application letter.
- Visit your home branch and submit the application letter to the bank officials.
Conclusion
The bank will not charge you anything for this correction. But this change in your bank account is subject to successful verification by the bank. The bank will verify the document that you are providing to the bank. So make sure you carry your original copy of the document while visiting the branch. For more information call the customer care of the bank on 1800 419 8300. (toll-free number)