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Defence Salary Account is created to cater to the specific needs of defence personnel. It comes with a free Power Salute Debit Card that has the annual and joining fee waived for primary / joint account holders. It also provides a Personal Accident Insurance Cover of up to ₹30 lakhs.
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Zero minimum opening deposit and Nil Average monthly balance requirement*
Unlimited free payable-at-par Chequebooks Unlimited free Demand Drafts/Pay Orders, at Axis Bank locations
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Enrol up to 3 family members and extend select benefits of your account to your family. You can also:
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Important Notice:
With effect from 1st December 2017, Defence Salary Account will be issued with Power Salute Platinum Debit Card on RuPay including replacement and renewal request of all existing non-upgrade debit card. This card offers additional benefit of lounge access and cashback on utility bill payments (powered by RuPay) along with the existing card benefits.
Axis Bank's Defence Salary Account is meant for the brave soldiers of our country. It caters to their individual needs and also provides special offers based on their rank in the Defence Forces. Here's the eligibility criteria for the Defence Salary Account.
Ensure your eligibility
Rank wise Graded Salary offering is available for Defence Force Personnel. Kindly contact your relationship manager to know more. Account variant will vary as per grade of Defence Force Personnel.
When you apply for Defence Salary Account certain documents for Defence Salary Account need to be submitted with Axis Bank. The documents required are bare minimum to avoid any hassle in the application process for opening the account. Here are the documents that you will require.
The below documents are required for Primary, Joint Applicant and/or Joint Applicants. The below documents are most preferred, but for a full list of permissible Address and ID proof documents click here for a full list of permissible Address and ID proof documents**.
Two latest passport size photographs
Documents Acceptable as Proof of Identity & Address (For Domestic Individual Savings Accounts) - Openings of Accounts/Address Change/Periodic Updation of KYC(Re-KYC)
| Type of Document | ID Proof | Address Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of Possession of Aadhaar number | Yes | Yes |
| Passport | Yes | Yes |
| Driving Licence | Yes | Yes |
| Voters ID Card(Issued by Election Commission of India) | Yes | Yes |
| Job Card by NREGA duly signed by an officer of the state Government | Yes | Yes |
| Letter issued by National Population Registry confirming details of Name, Address | Yes | Yes |


Certain fees and charges may be applicable for the Defence Salary Account. These fees and charges are listed below so you know what you are paying for.
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The Defence Salary Account from Axis Bank is intended for our nation's valiant soldiers. The purpose of this account is to address the unique requirements of military personnel.



Savings account under salary scheme is a special account offered to customers with regular direct salary credits coming into this account. In case the monthly salary is not credited into the account for more than 3 consecutive months, the special features offered under the said account stands withdrawn and the account shall be treated as a normal savings account under our standard charge structure. Monthly Average Balance (MAB) is required to be maintained and all charges shall be levied and applied as applicable to normal savings accounts. Moreover the Know Your Customer must be complied with as applicable to a normal savings bank account and documents are to be submitted, failing which there would be a credit freeze marked on the said account. The features of normal savings bank account and charge structure are available on the bank's website – www.axisbank.com. You may please contact your nearest Axis Bank branch for further details.
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