India Post rolls out personalised cheque books for savings account holders from May 8

Department of Posts now issues pre-printed personalised cheque books to POSA customers, delivered free to registered addresses. Account holders must maintain ₹500 minimum balance and pay ₹20+GST per issuance; undelivered books are held in safe custody for 45 days before being marked spoiled.

— Filed Thu, 14 May, 2026, 08:23 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Department of Posts launched personalised cheque books for POSA holders from May 8, 2026, with pre-printed details delivered free to registered addresses. Conditions include ₹500 minimum balance, ₹20+GST charge, CIF-linked mobile; undelivered books held 45 days then marked spoiled.