If your bank passbook was lost or damaged, you can request a duplicate passbook. For that, you have to visit your bank branch directly and submit an application. Within 1-3 days you will get a new bank passbook.
Along with the passbook application, submit a passport-size photograph, which will be affixed to your passbook and stamped.
Here you can find different application letter formats that you can submit to the bank manager for lost passbooks. You can use any of these formats depending on your requirements.
We will also guide you with FAQs and formatting tips to craft an effective “ application for lost bank passbook to bank manager”.
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Application for new passbook.
I would like to inform you that my savings account passbook has been missing, I have searched hard for it but couldn’t find it. I request you to kindly issue a new passbook so I can track all my transactions.
Here are my account details:
Name: Your Full Name
A/C No: 123XXXXXX456
Account Type: Savings
I will be grateful if you can provide me with the passbook soon.
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Application for new passbook.
I [Your name], writing to inform you that, I have lost my bank passbook for savings a/c no. 2145XXXXX452. I have lost it during my recent travel.
I could not see my transactions due to a lack of a passbook. I request you to pelase issue me a new passbook so that I can keep track of my account activity.
If you need any other information please call me on this number 9456XXXX20. I would be grateful if you provide my passbook at the earliest.
Regards,
[Your Signature]
[Mobile Number].
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Application for new bank passbook issue.
With due respect, I am writing to inform you that I lost my bank passbook. I have forgotten where it was placed. I haven’t used it in a long time. No matter how much I search, I can’t find it. But now I need a passbook.
So please issue a new passbook for my savings a/c number 12345XXX78.
Your name,
[Signature]
[Mobile number].
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Application for new bank passbook issue.
I am writing to inform you that my bank passbook is missing. I have a savings/current account in your bank for two years. We recently moved house and in the process, the bank passbook went missing. No matter how hard I searched, I couldn’t find it.
So please issue me a new bank passbook for a/c no 1234XXXX789 at the earliest. Thank you for your support.
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City Pincode.
Sub: Application for a new bank passbook.
My name is [Your name], I have a savings account in your bank. My account number is 123XXXXX89. I lost my bank passbook, so I am writing this application for a new bank passbook.
I am requesting a new bank passbook as soon as possible so that I can check my transactions.
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City Pincode.
Sub: Application for new bank passbook.
I am [Your name], a savings account holder of your bank with a/c no. 12456XXX7989. My present passbook is damaged, i.e. badly torn, so I cannot use it anymore.
So kindly issue me the new bank passbook as soon as possible.
Please let me know if any further information is required to process my request.
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
Sub: Application for new bank passbook.
I am writing to inform you that my current bank passbook was completely damaged due to the recent cyclone. It was wet and torn. Therefore I request you to kindly issue a new bank passbook.
Here are my account details:
Name: [Your Full Name]
A/c No: 1234XXXXX50
Branch: Bank Name & Branch.
Address: [Your Communication Address]
Please provide me with my passbook as soon as possible.
To
The Bank Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Application for new bank passbook.
My name is [your name], the account holder of your bank with savings/current account no. 12345XXX789. I misplaced my passbook somewhere and couldn’t find it. Due to this I cannot able to check my banking transactions. I also do not have an Internet banking facility.
So I request you to please reissue me a new bank passbook as early as possible.
To
The Bank Manager,
State Bank of India,
Branch,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Application for new bank passbook.
I am [your name], a savings/ current account holder of your bank with a/c no. 1234XXXX789 for the last 4 years. I am writing this to apply for a new bank passbook as I have lost my current passbook. I forgot my passbook somewhere, no matter how much I searched I couldn’t find it.
I request you to please issue me a new bank passbook so that I can keep a record of my transactions.
To
The Officer in charge,
……………… Police Station,
City – Pincode.
Sub: Complaint for lost bank passbook.
I am [your name], writing this to complain about the loss of my bank passbook belonging to [Bank Name & Branch], with A/c no. 1234XXX789.
My passbook was lost on [Date] at [Place], I searched everywhere but could not find it.
Since it contains all the bank transactions, there is a possibility that it can be misused.
So I request you to plase accept my complaint and trace my passbook.
1. Date & Place: Mention the date on which you are submitting the letter and the name of the location where you live on the top right side of the letter.
2. Recipient Information: Address letter to the bank manager, clearly mention the bank name, branch, and city with pin code number.
3. Subject Line: Use a simple subject line. Ex: Application for new bank passbook.
4. Salutation: Start the letter with Respected Sir/Madam (Or) Dear Sir/Madam.
5. Introduction: Mention the purpose of the letter such as your loss of your bank passbook. And include your details like name, account type savings/current, and a/c number of lost passbook.
6. Explanation: Describe how you lost your bank passbook, and if you know the exact reason mention it.
7. Request Help: Request the bank manager to issue a new bank passbook as soon as possible to keep a record of your transactions.
8. Thanking & Closure: Thank the bank manager for considering your request and close the letter with:
1. Clarity & Conciseness: When writing an application to the bank, keep the letter simple and, mention only essential information. Do not make your letter complex with unnecessary information and explanations.
2. Politeness & Respect: Maintain politeness and respect towards the recipient here the bank manager. Use a polite salutation like respected sir/madam at the beginning of the letter.
3. Specific Details: Provide specific details such as the reason for the application, the reason for the loss of the passbook, and your account details.
4. Request for Help: Request the issue of a new passbook as early as possible. Describe how Passbook is important to you.
5. Contact Details: Mention your contact details for any further communication required.
No, FIR is not required for duplicate passbooks. A police complaint is required if you feel that your bank passbook was stolen with any bad intention.
2. Can someone misuse my passbook?It is not a problem if only one passbook is lost, but if the person who found it has access to your mobile number, it can be a problem. It may cause unauthorized transactions or identity theft.
3. How much time will it take banks to issue new passbooks?Many banks issue duplicate passbooks in 1-3 days.
4. What are the charges for a duplicate bank passbook?Generally, banks can charge 100 Rs + 18% GST to issue new passbooks. The charges differ from one bank to another bank.
5. Can I apply for a bank passbook online?No, you cannot apply for a new passbook online. You can only download statements of transactions. To get the duplicate passbook you should visit the bank directly.
6. Before the new bank passbook is issued, can I get the temporary statement?Yes, banks can provide you with a temporary e-statement if required.
7. Can authorize someone to collect my passbook on behalf of?Yes, but you have to write an authorization letter to the bank’s branch manager to issue a bank passbook to someone on your behalf.
8. Do I need to submit any documents along with the application?You should provide your passport-size photo and banks will also ask you to show your KYC such as Aadhar, PAN, etc.
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