4 Ways on how to apply for a State Bank of India (SBI) cheque book

A cheque book is a booklet that contains cheques, documents provided by bank to their customers to pay third parties. It is an alternative to cash and is used by small, medium size businesses for immediate cash flow.

A cheque book is also issues to a savings account holder to allow account holders to make day-to-day financial transactions, with a secure and accepted method of payment.

There are four ways to apply for a cheque book in State bank of India (SBI) using offline and online modes. The online mode includes using SBI Internet banking and Yono app. The offline mode includes visiting the branch and SMS banking.

Read on to find out ways to apply for a cheque book in SBI using offline and online methods.

What are the various ways to apply for a cheque book in SBI?

The various ways to apply for a cheque book in State bank of India (SBI) includes internet banking, Yono app, branch visit and SMS banking. A SBI customer is allowed to request a cheque book for Savings, Current, Cash Credit, and Overdraft accounts.

What are the steps to apply for a cheque book online through internet banking?

The steps to apply for a cheque book online through internet banking are given below.

1. Visit www.onlinesbi.com and enter your username and password to login.
2. Click on ‘Request & Enquiries’.
3. Select ‘Cheque book services’ from the list followed by ‘Cheque Book Request’.
4. Select the account and fill out the drop-down boxes that includes multi-city options, number of cheque books, and number of cheque book leaves.
5. Click on “Submit.”
6. Verify the details and ‘select the delivery address‘ to get your cheque book delivered to your address. You have the options to choose from these three options – ‘Last Dispatch Address’, ‘Registered Address’, and ‘New Address’.
7. Click on “Submit” for delivery of the cheque book to the address you provided when submitting the order.

What are the steps to apply for a SBI cheque book through YONO App?

The steps to apply for a SBI cheque book through YONO app is given below.

1. Open SBI YONO app on your phone. 
2. Click on the “Menu” option in the top left corner of the screen.
3. Select ‘Service Request‘ and then ‘Cheques’.
4. Select ‘Request Cheque Book‘ and select the SBI account.
5. Now, enter the ‘number of cheque leaves‘ and then ‘accept the terms and conditions‘.
6. Select your ‘delivery address‘ and enter your ‘registered email address‘ with the SBI bank.
7. Now, click on ‘Submit’. The SBI bank will send the cheque book to your address. 

What are the steps to apply for new SBI cheque book through SBI contact centre?

The steps to apply for a new SBI cheque book through SBI contact centre is given below.

1. Call SBI contact center through your registered contact number at 18001234 or 18002100.
2. Press 2 when asked to choose an option.
3. Then, choose 3 to request for a cheque book.
4. Enter the last 4 digits of your SBI account number when asked.
5. You have made the request for your SBI cheque book. The cheque will be delivered to your address soon.

What are the steps to apply for a cheque book offline by visiting the branch?

The steps to apply for an SBI cheque book offline by visiting the branch are given below.

1. Visit the closest SBI branch and go to the customer service desk.
2. Ask for the cheque book request form at the branch.
3. Fill the form with the necessary information, make sure to include your account number and other relevant details asked in the form. 
4. Submit the completed form to the customer service desk. The SBI customer service person will accept the request and provide you a receipt or an acknowledgment of your request.
5. The State Bank of India will send the cheque book to your address in next 7 days.

What are the steps to apply for a cheque book through SBI SMS banking?

The steps to apply for cheque book through SBI SMS banking is given below.

• Open ‘Message’ app on your mobile and click on “compose”.
• Type in your ‘REG Account Number‘ and send the message to 09223488888 using your registered phone number with the bank.
• You will receive a confirmation message stating successful registration of the service.
• Now, Type ‘CHQREQ‘ and send the message to 09223588888 again.
• You will again receive a confirmation message on your phone stating successful request for the chequebook with a code.
• Copy the code and send it to 09223588888.
• Your request for SBI cheque book is completed.

What are the steps to apply for SBI cheque book using SBI Quick App?

The SBI quick app is the easiest way to apply for SBI cheque book. The steps for cheque book application is given below.

1. Install ‘SBI Quick App‘ on your phone from Android Play Store.
2. Click on “Without login” and select ‘Account Services’.
3. Click on ‘Message’ option in the right side of ‘Check book request’ option. This will redirect you to the messaging app.
4. Click on “Send”.
5. You will receive a confirmation message saying “your request successfully accepted and pending for processing” with the reference number. The cheque book will be delivered to your registered address with the bank.

How many days does it take to get a cheque book from SBI?

It usually takes around 7 to 10 working days to get a SBI cheque book delivered to your address. In case, you have not got the cheque book even after 10 working days, you can track it via the tracking information send to your contact number. You also have the option to file a complaint to the SBI contact center if you have not received the cheque book after 10 days.

Is there any charge for SBI cheque books? 

No, State Bank of India (SBI) doesn’t charge for the first 10 cheque leaves in a financial year but you will have to pay charges if you need more than that. The charges for the SBI cheque book leaves are given below.

• 10-leaf cheque book – Rs 40 + GST 
• 25-leaf cheque book – Rs 75 + GST 
• Emergency cheque book – Rs 50 + GST for 10 leaves

The Senior citizen accounts in SBI are exempted from the cheque book service charges.

How many cheque leaves are allowed at a time to be printed in SBI?

While ordering cheque books, customers can order with different numbers of leaves from as low as ten leaves per book to one hundred leaves per book depending on the type of account and needs of the customer. 

Can I apply for a cheque book by visiting SBI branch?

Yes, you can apply for a cheque book by visiting State Bank of India bank branch.