How to Write Joint Account to Single Account Application to Bank (5+ Samples)

Due to personal reasons and the death of account holders etc.., the joint accounts have to be converted into single accounts. You cannot convert a joint account to a single account online, you should submit a request letter /application form to the bank.

The process is the same for almost every bank in India such as SBI, HDFC, Axis, ICICI, Kotak Mahindra, Indian Bank, Canara Bank etc.

Required Documents to Convert Joint Account to Single Account

1. Address & ID proofs such as Aadhar, PAN, etc. of both living account holders
2. Death certificate in case of death of one of the account holders.

Reasons to Convert Joint Account to Single Account

1. Personal reasons of account holders
2. Business purposes
3. Death of any of the account holders
4. To avoid financial disputes with family members
5. After divorce or separation
6. After marriage
7. After retirement
8. When any of the account holders move to another location
9. After completion of minority (18 years of age)
10. To get more control over individual finances

Joint Account to Single Account Letter

To
The Branch Manager,
Bank Name,
Branch Name,
City - Pin Code.

Sub: Application to convert joint account to single account.

Respected Sir/Madam,

With due respect, my wife and I have a joint account in your bank with A/c No XXXXXXXXXX. I want to convert this account into a single account under my name.

I am submitting all necessary documents required with this letter.

Your quick response to this matter will be highly appreciated. If you have any queries please contact me at 9425XXXX50.

Thanking you.

Regards,
Your name,
Signature.

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Letter to Bank Manager to Convert Joint Account to Single Account

To

The Branch Manager,
HDFC Bank,
Dwaraka Nagar Branch,
Visakhapatnam 530016.

Sub: Joint account to single account letter.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that my wife and I have a joint account in your bank with A/c no. XXXXXXXXXX. I am the primary holder and my wife is the secondary account holder.

Due to personal reasons, we want to convert this account to a single account under my name i.e.{Your name}. Therefore please convert it into a single account at the earliest possible time.

I would really appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.

Thanking you.

Regards,
Your name,
Signature,
Mobile no.

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Application for Joint Account to Single Account After 18 Years (or) Above

To
The Bank Manager,
Indian Bank,
Jubilee Hills Branch,
Hyderabad – 500033.

Sub: Joint account to single account letter.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that, my son and I have a joint account in your esteemed bank with a/c no 2442XXXX50. Now my son has completed 18 years of age.

I, therefore, request that please convert this account to a single account under my son’s name i.e. {name}, as early as possible.

Please find the attached ID & address proofs for your verification.

Thanking you.

Respects,
Your name,
Signature,
Mobile no.

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Application for Joint Account to Single Account After Death

To
The Branch Manager,
ICICI Bank,
Gangdhar Nagar Branch,
Bangalore 560078.

Sub: Application for a joint account to a single account after death.

Respected Sir/Madam,

With due respect, My husband and I have a joint account in your bank with a/c no.XXXXXX. Sad to say, my husband deceased on {date} due to a heart disease.

I, therefore, request you to kindly convert this account to a single account under my name as soon as possible.

This should be a great help for me.

Please find the necessary documents attached to this letter.

Thanking you.

Regards,
Your name,
Signature,
Mobile no.

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Joint Account to Single Account Application SBI

To
The Branch Manager,
State Bank of India,
Nehru Nagar Branch,
Tirupati – 517501.

Sub: Joint to single account application.

Respected Sir/Madam,

Respectfully, I am writing to inform you that my wife and I have a joint account in your reputable bank with a/c no. XXXXXXXXX.

I want to convert this account to a single account under my wife’s name {name}.

Therefore, please change it into a single account.

Your prompt response to this matter will be highly appreciated.

Thanking you.

Regards,
Your name,
Signature,
Mobile no.

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Joint Account to Single Account Application for Post Office

To
The Post Master,
MVP Colony,
Visakhapatnam – 530017.

Sub: Joint account to single account letter.

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you that my husband and I have a joint account in your post office with a/c no. XXXXXXXX. Because of some personal reasons I want to convert this account to a single account under my name {name}.

Therefore please change this account to a single account, and please let me know if there is any further procedure.

Hoping for your quick response in this matter.

Thanking you.

Regards,
Your name,
Signature,
Mobile no.

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