What is Janashakthi Junior?
Janashakthi Junior is a dedicated savings product designed for individuals below 18 years of age, aimed at encouraging early saving habits while building financial security for the future. It enables parents or legal guardians to save systematically on behalf of minors, while ensuring responsible management of funds until the child reaches adulthood.
Benefits of Janashakthi Junior Savings
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Deposit
Interest Rate Structure
Special Features
This account is available to individuals below 18 years of age and must be opened and operated by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor, subject to KYC and regulatory requirements.
The account is operated by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor, as the authorized signatory.
No. Joint minor accounts are not permitted. The account must be operated by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the minor.
Withdrawals are not permitted until the child reaches 18 years of age. However, withdrawals may be allowed for essential purposes under exceptional circumstances, subject to approval.
Customers must provide standard KYC documentation. This includes the minor’s birth certificate, along with the NIC or other accepted identity verification documents of the parent or legal guardian, and proof of guardianship.
The account may be converted into a regular savings account once the minor reaches 18 years of age, subject to the completion of required documentation.
No. Deposits in this account cannot be used as collateral for any loan facility.