The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is working to make banking fees and service charges more transparent.
The central bank is collaborating with banks to create a single format that clearly lists all fees, including loan processing charges.
The goal is to eliminate hidden or overlapping charges and make banking costs easier for customers to understand.
Earlier this year, after government intervention, most public sector banks removed penalties for not maintaining minimum balances.
Now, the RBI wants banks to provide a complete breakdown of all charges, so customers know exactly what they are paying for.
Standardizing Service Charges
The RBI has suggested that banks create a uniform list of services applicable across all branches.
Banks are reviewing these recommendations and are expected to give feedback after internal discussions between private and public sector banks.
Officials say the aim is to:
Allow banks to adjust charges based on account type.
Shorten and simplify the list of charges, especially for personal loans.
This move is intended to make banking simpler and fairer for customers.
Focus on Customer-Friendly Banking
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra recently emphasized that customer service is a top priority for the central bank.
The Finance Ministry had earlier informed the Lok Sabha that most public sector banks had removed minimum balance charges for general savings accounts.
Some banks had adjusted these charges according to their internal policies.
Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated that this move could encourage more deposits and make banking more convenient for customers.