Access fundamental banking services with minimal expenses. Enjoy hassle-free banking at your convenience.

Here's what Basic Savings Account offers you:

  • Ease of opening an account with an initial deposit of just RM20.
  • Minimum balance to be maintained at any one time is RM20.
  • Interest is calculated daily and credited half yearly as at 30 June and 31 December every year.
  • Easy access to your account through any Public Bank branches, ATM and Public Bank Online / Mobile Banking services.
  • Other FREE services offered:
    • Cheques and cash deposits via deposit machines.
    • Account enquiries and fund transfers within the Bank via ATM, Public Bank Online / Mobile Banking services.
    • Bill payments via Public Bank Online / Mobile Banking services.

Basic Savings Account and Basic 55 Savings Account are protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor.

Eligibility

Basic Savings Account 

  • Malaysian citizens and permanent residents.
    • Personal Account
    • Joint Account

Basic 55 Savings Account

  • Malaysian citizens and permanent residents aged 55 years old and above.
    • Personal Account
    • For joint accounts, one (1) of the depositors must be aged 55 years old and above.
Account Type

Basic Savings Account

Option 1 – Waiver of annual fee for Debit Card

  • Free 6 over-the-counter (OTC) visits per month.
  • Free 8 ATM cash withdrawals per month.

Option 2 – Annual Fee of RM 8.00 for Debit Card 

  • Unlimited ATM cash withdrawals and OTC transactions.

Basic 55 Savings Account

  • Aged 55 years old and above (for joint account, one of the depositors must be aged 55 years old and above).
  • Free 16 over-the-counter visits per month.
  • No Debit card will be issued under this account.
Rates & Charges

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