When your company or your registered address changes, one of the first places you must update is your bank. An outdated address means undelivered cheque books and cards, and mismatched KYC records. This guide explains why the update matters, how to write the request letter, and gives you two ready-to-use sample letters to the bank.<\/p>\n
Keeping your address current with the bank is important for several practical reasons. Replacement or newly issued debit\/credit cards are sent by post, so a wrong address means they are returned undelivered. Cheque books requested through internet banking are also mailed to the address on record. And your bank statement is widely accepted as valid address proof for Aadhaar updates, voter ID changes and new utility connections \u2014 so it needs to show the correct address.<\/p>\n
Keep the letter simple and formal, address it to the branch manager, and include the date and a clear subject line. State your account number and the new address, sign the letter, and mention your registered mobile number. Attach a copy of a valid address proof and carry the originals to the branch. If your mobile number or email has also changed, request those updates in the same letter.<\/p>\n
Banks generally accept any one of: Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving licence, property or municipal tax receipt, or a recent electricity, gas or telephone bill. Make sure the name on the proof matches your bank records.<\/p>\n
To,<\/p>\n
The Branch Manager<\/p>\n
[Bank Name]<\/p>\n
[Branch Name], [City]<\/p>\n
Date: [DD\/MM\/YYYY]<\/p>\n
Subject: Request to change address and contact details in bank account<\/p>\n
Dear Sir\/Madam,<\/p>\n
I hold a current account with your [Branch Name] branch. I request you to update the communication address, mobile number and email ID recorded for my account.<\/p>\n
Account holder: [Name]<\/p>\n
Account number: 12345XXXXXX<\/p>\n
New address: [Flat\/House no., Street\/Road], [Colony\/Area\/Landmark], [City], [State], [PIN code]<\/p>\n
New mobile number: [+91-XXX-XXX-XXXX]<\/p>\n
New email ID: [name@example.com]<\/p>\n
I have attached a copy of my identity and address proof for your reference. Kindly update your records and confirm once done.<\/p>\n
Thanking you,<\/p>\n
Yours faithfully,<\/p>\n
[Signature as per bank records]<\/p>\n
[Full name]<\/p>\n
To,<\/p>\n
The Branch Manager<\/p>\n
[Bank Name], [Branch Name]<\/p>\n
Date: [DD\/MM\/YYYY]<\/p>\n
Subject: Request to update company address in bank records<\/p>\n
Dear Sir\/Madam,<\/p>\n
I am writing to inform you that our company address has changed, and we would like it updated in our bank records. The details are as follows:<\/p>\n
Old company address: [old address]<\/p>\n
New company address: [new address]<\/p>\n
Bank account number: [account number]<\/p>\n
I have enclosed the required documents (Bank Customer Request Form \/ address proof \/ KYC document) with this letter. Please process the change of address in your records at the earliest.<\/p>\n
Thanking you,<\/p>\n
Yours faithfully,<\/p>\n
[Name]<\/p>\n
[Signature]<\/p>\n
Enclosed: [Application form \/ CRF \/ Address proof \/ KYC]<\/p>\n
Some banks allow only the communication address to be changed online, and require a form or branch visit to change the permanent address. Many provide their own Customer Request Form instead of a free-format letter. If you do not use internet banking, get your passbook updated with the new address as well. Banks may ask for additional stamped and signed documents depending on the account type, so it is best to confirm with your branch.<\/p>\n