No Money in Your Account? You May Still Withdraw Up to Rs 10,000; Here's How

What if you have zero balance in your account but urgently need ₹10,000? It sounds impossible, right? But thanks to a special central government scheme, it's totally possible.

No Money in Your Account?

Many middle-class or lower-income families often face situations where they need cash urgently but don't have enough money in their bank account. The central government has brought a special solution for this problem.

Withdraw Rs 10,000

Even if you don't have a single rupee in your account, you can withdraw ₹10,000 for an emergency. It might sound unbelievable, but a special central government scheme makes this possible.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana' (PMJDY), holders of zero-balance savings accounts can get an overdraft (OD) of up to ₹10,000 if they fulfil specific conditions.

Jan Dhan accounts

So, what exactly is an overdraft? It's a financial service where the bank allows you to withdraw money up to a certain limit, even if your account has no funds. It works like a short-term loan, and the bank charges interest on it. For Jan Dhan accounts, this limit was first ₹5,000, which was later increased to ₹10,000.

How to avail it?

To get this ₹10,000 facility through a Jan Dhan account, you must meet some important conditions:

1. Your account must be at least 6 months old with satisfactory transactions.
2. Your age should be between 18 and 65 years (earlier it was 18-60).
3. Only one member per family can get this OD, and women are usually given preference.
4. Linking your Aadhaar card to the account is compulsory.

Overdraft

The best part is, you don't need to provide any extra conditions or guarantee to get an overdraft up to ₹2,000. However, for amounts over ₹2,000 and up to ₹10,000, the bank will conduct its internal verification process and check your credit history.

Is it a loan?

Remember, this is a loan, not a grant. So, you have to pay interest on this amount. The interest rate varies from bank to bank, usually between 2% and 12%. You can withdraw this money directly from an ATM. You must repay the amount with interest within the given time, otherwise your credit score could get affected.

More details

The government launched this scheme in 2014 for financial inclusion, and today, there are over 550 million accounts. Besides the zero-balance facility, these accounts also offer a RuPay debit card and an accident insurance cover of up to ₹2 lakh under certain conditions.

Zero balance

Whether it's for an urgent medical expense or capital for a small business, this overdraft facility on Jan Dhan accounts has become a huge support for common people. If you have a Jan Dhan account that is more than 6 months old, you can visit your nearest bank branch today to find out more about this facility.