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Bank Account Details Form

A bank account details form records the account into which an employee's salary and reimbursements will be credited, supported by a cancelled cheque or bank letter. Payroll uses it at joining and whenever an employee asks to change the salary account.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FORM

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Request Type:
New Joiner / Change of Account
Effective from Payroll Month:
[Month YYYY]

A. Bank Account Details

Account Holder Name (as in bank records)
Bank Name
Branch Name and City
Account Number
Re-enter Account Number
Account Type (Savings / Salary)
IFSC Code
MICR Code (optional)

B. Previous Account (for change requests only)

Previous Bank Name
Previous Account Number (last 4 digits)
Reason for Change

C. Proof Attached

  • Cancelled cheque with name printed
  • Bank passbook first page copy
  • Bank letter / statement with account details

D. Payroll Verification

Verification method (penny-drop / bank letter / call-back)
Verified on
Verified by

Declaration

I request [Company Name] to credit my salary and other payments to the account above. The account is in my name. I will not hold the company responsible for delays caused by incorrect details provided by me, and I will inform payroll in writing before changing this account.

Signature of Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Place: [Work Location]
Payroll
[Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Account holder name matching the employee name
  • Account number entered twice to catch typos
  • IFSC and branch for correct routing
  • Proof attached, such as cancelled cheque
  • Effective payroll month for changes
  • Payroll verification with penny-drop or manual check

When to use it

  • At joining, before the first salary run
  • When an employee requests a change of salary account
  • When salary credit has bounced due to wrong details
  • When the company changes its salary banking partner

How to customise this template

  1. 1Add your payroll cut-off date for changes
  2. 2Remove the change section if used only for new joiners
  3. 3Add a joint-account rule if your policy restricts them
  4. 4Add verification method used by your payroll vendor

HR tips

  • Accept only accounts in the employee's own name
  • Verify changes by calling the employee to prevent fraud
  • Process changes only before payroll cut-off
  • Store cheque copies securely

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Frequently asked questions

What bank details are needed for salary?+

Account holder name, account number, bank and branch name and IFSC code, with a cancelled cheque, passbook copy or bank letter as proof.

Can salary be credited to someone else's account?+

Most companies credit salary only to an account in the employee's own name, sometimes allowing a joint account where the employee is the first holder.

How do I change my salary account?+

Submit a fresh bank details form with proof before the payroll cut-off. Payroll verifies the new account and applies it from the next salary.