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Open a Student Bank Account

At Kotak, we firmly believe that knowledge imparts power and it's our responsibility to help young minds channel their brilliance into the real world. The Kotak UNI Student Account, a savings account for students from premium institutions, which allows them access to exclusive banking privileges, and smart personal finance programmes. From a college to their big corporate gig, the Kotak UNI Student Account is the only bank account they'll ever need - one that simplifies finances, and gives them exactly what they need.

Features

Description

Experience Digital Banking with 200+ features on the Kotak Mobile Banking App

  • Pay bills for or recharge phone, DTH, or any other bills through Net Banking or the Kotak Mobile Banking App.
  • Send and receive money with a click. Pay fees or monitor transactions online and do much more,  with UPI, NEFT, RTGS & IMPS facility
  • Scan & Pay* facility for contactless and cash-free payments.
  • Use KayMall on the Kotak Mobile Banking App or Net Banking, for all shopping, travel bookings, etc. and get exclusive discounts and benefits.

Free Platinum Debit Card with exclusive benefits and complementary insurance covers

 

  • Personal Accidental Death cover of up to Rs 15,00,000 (T&C Apply)
  • Air Accident Insurance: Rs 50 lakhs
  • The Loss Card liability to Rs 3.50 Lakhs
  • Purchase Protection Limit (Fire): Rs. 1 lakh
  • Purchase Protection Limit (Burlary): Rs. 1 lakh
  • Lost Baggage Insurance: Rs. 1 lakh

Eligibility to get Student Loans## as per specific requirements

  • Education loan for e-learning
  • Education loans for higher studies in India or abroad
  • Fastest sanction
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Customized loans

Disclaimer

   1. Effective Feb 17, 2025, daily balances in Savings Account up to Rs. 50 Lakh will earn 3% interest p.a. and above Rs. 50 Lakh will earn 3.50% p.a. respectively. These interest rates are applicable to both Resident and Non Resident Accounts (NRE/ NRO).

2. ##Credit at the sole discretion of the Bank and subject to guidelines issued by RBI from time to time. Bank may engage the services of marketing agents for the purpose of sourcing loan assets.

3. Year is defined as period of 12 months from 1st January to 31st December for cheque book issuance charges

4. Click here for detail Terms and Condition related to Insurance Benefit on Debit card

Note: The above benefits & offers are subject to review and change from time to time.


What is the eligibility criteria to open a UNI student bank account?

Uni Account can be opened by resident individuals who are pursuing professional courses and are above 18 years of age

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to open the Kotak UNI Student Bank Account?

You can open a Kotak UNI Student Bank Account digitally, from anywhere, thanks to the Video KYC feature. It involves getting on a video call with a Kotak bank executive to complete your KYC process, essentially ruling out a visit to a Kotak bank branch completely.

What are the steps involved in opening the Kotak UNI Student Bank Account online?

In the Video KYC process, you have to fill up your details online. After you fill up all the required details, the Kotak bank executive will carry out basic checks over video interaction. The agent will guide you through the entire process. Just have your original documents, a blank paper, and a blue/black pen handy. Once this Video KYC is done, you will have a fully-functional Kotak UNI Student Bank Account within 24 hours.

What are the documents required to open a Kotak UNI Student Bank Account?

To open this student savings account you will need a residence proof, an identity proof, a signature proof, and a proof to ensure student status.

How many days does it take to open this student savings account?

Once the Video KYC process is done to open the Kotak UNI Student Bank Account online, it takes less than 24 hours for the account to be activated.

How is the Kotak UNI Student Bank Account different from other student savings accounts in the market?

While the effort has been made to provide the UNI Student Bank Account with class-leading benefits that remain extremely useful even when students take up a job post their course completion, this student savings account also ensure that students develop a strong sense of financial learning. In the future, it will lead to these students becoming individuals who have great understanding and control of their personal finance requirements.