Can I transfer my post office savings account or PPF from one city to another?

Moved to a new city or got transferred, and wondering what to do with your Post Office savings or PPF account? Should you close it, or is there a way to continue it? The good news is, you don’t have to close your account.

Transferring a post office account

1. Drop by the Post Office where your account is currently held.

2. Ask for Form 5, which is the application for transferring your account.

3. Provide your account number, current balance, and the name and address of the branch you want to transfer to.

4. Your current branch will check the details and initiate the transfer.

5. Once the process is complete, you’ll get a notification and can start using your account at the new branch.

How to transfer your PPF account

1. Visit your current branch and ask for the PPF transfer application.

2. Provide the full address of the branch where you want your PPF account moved.

3. Hand over the completed form to your existing branch.

4. Your current branch will send the following to the new branch:

• PPF passbook

• Nomination form

• Certified copy of the account

• Specimen signature

• Original account opening form

• Any pending balance (via cheque or demand draft)

5. The new branch will notify you once they receive the documents. You’ll need to submit a fresh account opening form and complete the KYC process.

The entire transfer usually takes around a month. Once done, you can continue your PPF contributions seamlessly from your new branch.