Write a letter to the Bank Manager for closing a savings bank account of deceased

Savings bank account is one of the convenient ways to do your regular financial transactions as well as save money and earn interest. Sometimes, you are forced to close an account due to unforeseen circumstances such as death of the account holder or transfer of the customer. However, closing a savings bank account can be a tricky issue as usually there is no form for closing an account. Now, the banks would not like to lose a customer so easily! In order to close a savings account, you have to write a letter to the bank, informing them about it. This is a simple request letter to a Bank Manager for closing a savings bank account. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the request to the concerned person. The letter can be modified according to need and preference.

To
The Bank Manager
Bank Name
Branch Name
Address of Bank

Subject: Request for closing savings bank account

Dear Sir/Madam,

                              This is to notify that Mr [Name] had been a sincere customer of your esteemed bank bearing savings bank account number [Account number] since [Account opening date]. However, he has recently passed away leaving behind a family of three: myself, my mother [Mother Name] and sister [Sister Name]. My mother is the nominee to this account. I write this letter on behalf of my mother.

                              Due to the unfortunate incident, I formally request you to close the savings bank account of my father at your branch. I also surrender the cheque book, ATM card and pass book associated with the account. Please transfer the remaining balance in the account to the below mentioned account.

Account Number        :

Name                           :

Bank Name                 :

Branch Name              :

IFSC code                   :

                               I will be highly grateful if you look into the matter urgently. All necessary documents have been attached for your perusal. If any other information is required, I can be contacted at [Contact Number] or [Email address].

                               This is for your kind information and necessary action.

                                                                                            Yours truly,

                                                                                             Your name

                                                                                             Your address

                                                                                             Your Contact Number

Date:
Place:

Enclosures:

1.      Cheque book

2.      Pass book

3.      ATM card

4.      Death certificate

5.      NOC from mother