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Family banking FAQ 

Basic Information

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What is Family Banking at ICICI Bank?

Family Banking is a unique way to bring your family’s banking under one umbrella, while each member still enjoys their own individual Savings Account. With a single Family ID, your family can unlock premium privileges, enjoy relaxed balance requirements, and simplify overall money management — making banking smarter and more rewarding for everyone.

What is Family Banking at ICICI Bank?

Family Banking is a unique way to bring your family’s banking under one umbrella, while each member still enjoys their own individual Savings Account. With a single Family ID, your family can unlock premium privileges, enjoy relaxed balance requirements, and simplify overall money management — making banking smarter and more rewarding for everyone.

How is Family Banking different from a joint account?

Family Banking gives all the togetherness benefits without combining funds. Each person retains privacy, separate balances, and independent control — while still sharing premium advantages as one group. Unlike a joint account, there’s no shared liability or complexity of multiple signatures.

How is Family Banking different from a joint account?

Family Banking gives all the togetherness benefits without combining funds. Each person retains privacy, separate balances, and independent control — while still sharing premium advantages as one group. Unlike a joint account, there’s no shared liability or complexity of multiple signatures.

Can existing savings accounts be linked to a Family ID?

Yes — you can link any existing eligible ICICI Savings Account. Savings Account under Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking Programmes and Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

Can existing savings accounts be linked to a Family ID?

Yes — you can link any existing eligible ICICI Savings Account. Savings Account under Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking Programmes and Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

How many accounts can be linked under one Family ID?

How many accounts can be linked under one Family ID?

Eligibility & Documentation

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Which accounts are eligible to be linked under the Family ID?

Only Savings Account under Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking Programmes and Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

Are Basic/Small/No-Frills Savings Accounts eligible?

Some specialized accounts may not qualify due to limited features. Only Savings Account under Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking Programmes and Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

Which accounts are eligible to be linked under the Family ID?

Only Savings Account under Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking Programmes and Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

Are Basic/Small/No-Frills Savings Accounts eligible?

Some specialized accounts may not qualify due to limited features. Only Savings Account under Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking Programmes and Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

Interest Rate, Fee & Charges

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What if the combined balance requirement is not maintained?

Some premium segments may require a minimum combined relationship value. If not met, accounts may shift to standard benefits or charges may apply as per existing product terms.

What if the combined balance requirement is not maintained?

Some premium segments may require a minimum combined relationship value. If not met, accounts may shift to standard benefits or charges may apply as per existing product terms.

Usage Rules & Account Functionaliity

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Can Primary Members view or manage other accounts?

Only if appropriate permissions/authorization is provided. Privacy remains fully intact unless you choose to share access.

Will everyone share the same login or passbook?

No, every member retains their own login and account statements unless they grant additional access permissions.

Will our accounts work differently after linking under Family Banking?

No — each member keeps full control over their individual account number, debit card, online access, and transactions. Only benefits and services get enhanced.

Can Primary Members view or manage other accounts?

Only if appropriate permissions/authorization is provided. Privacy remains fully intact unless you choose to share access.

Will everyone share the same login or passbook?

No, every member retains their own login and account statements unless they grant additional access permissions.

Will our accounts work differently after linking under Family Banking?

No — each member keeps full control over their individual account number, debit card, online access, and transactions. Only benefits and services get enhanced.

Add-On features

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Can two Savings Accounts be linked under a Family ID?

Yes, two Savings Account holders can form a Savings Account Family ID.

Can a new member be added to the Family ID later?

Yes, a new member can be added to the Family ID later. The Family Banking Form must be filled in and signed by the new entrant and primary member of the family.

Can I upgrade the Family ID to a higher programme at a later stage?

Yes — upgrading the Primary Member’s account (e.g., to Select/Wealth) can unlock higher benefits for everyone linked.

Who can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking?

Parents, spouse and children can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking.

How many accounts can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking?

6 members can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking.

Can we add more members in the future?

Yes, a new member can be added to the Family ID later. The Family Banking Form must be filled in and signed by the new entrant and primary member of the family.

Can our benefits improve if the Primary Account is upgraded?

Yes — upgrading the Primary Member’s account (e.g., to Select/Wealth) can unlock higher benefits for everyone linked.

Can Salary Account holders be included?

Yes —salary accounts can be part of a Family ID. Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

What are the minimum and maximum number of family members who can form a Family ID?

A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 family members (including Primary member) can form a Family ID for Select Banking, Wealth Management and Private Banking families. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 family members (including Primary member) can form a Family ID for Salary Family.

Customer Service

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Does Family Banking help reduce maintenance burdens?

Yes — dependent members like students or seniors don’t have to maintain high balances individually if the family meets combined balance rules.

Does Family Banking help reduce maintenance burdens?

Yes — dependent members like students or seniors don’t have to maintain high balances individually if the family meets combined balance rules.

Repayment & Tenure

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Does the family share a single account number?

No — all account numbers remain separate and confidential.

Does the family share a single account number?

No — all account numbers remain separate and confidential.

EXIT / UNLINKING RULES

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What if the Primary Member’s account is closed?

Family ID will be discontinued.

Can a member be removed from Family Banking?

Yes — a request can be submitted anytime to delink a member.

LINKED PRODUCTS

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Can each member individually apply for lockers, FDs, investments, etc.?

Absolutely — all banking products remain available individually.

Will each member continue to use their own debit and credit cards?

Yes — personal credit profiles and cards remain separate.

Reload & Refunds

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How do deposits work in Family Banking?

Each account holder manages their own funds independently — nothing changes in how deposits are made.

How do deposits work in Family Banking?

Each account holder manages their own funds independently — nothing changes in how deposits are made.

Closure

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Does changing branch impact Family Banking?

No — branch changes don’t affect family linking or privileges.

What happens to remaining members if the primary account is closed?

Family ID will be discontinued. Remaining members can form a new Family ID with a new primary member.

Does changing branch impact Family Banking?

No — branch changes don’t affect family linking or privileges.

What happens to remaining members if the primary account is closed?

Family ID will be discontinued. Remaining members can form a new Family ID with a new primary member.

Security, Custody & Safety

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Are linked accounts secure?

Yes — every account continues to be protected individually by ICICI Bank’s strong digital and operational security.

Are linked accounts secure?

Yes — every account continues to be protected individually by ICICI Bank’s strong digital and operational security.

Service Requests & Account Management

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How do we update the Family ID (add/remove members)?

Just visit your nearest ICICI Bank branch to add/remove members.

Can the Primary Member monitor all account balances?

This is allowed only when other members provide consent

Which Account holder can I nominate as the Primary Member?

Any member of the Family ID is eligible to become the Primary Member, except for minor, student, and NRI Account holders.

How can one create a Family ID for Salary Family Banking?

If the Primary Member holds a Salary Account with ICICI Bank and wants to extend the same benefits to his/her family members, then he/she can create a Family ID by raising a request.

What are the criteria for getting insurance benefits under Salary Family Banking?

To avail insurance benefits for the family members, there should be at least one salary credit in the last three months in the Primary Member’s Salary Account, prior to the date of loss.

What happens if salary stops getting credited to the Primary Member’s Account?

If salary stops getting credited to the Primary Member’s Account for the last 3 months, but the Program Eligibility Criteria is maintained, then the Family ID will be maintained.

Will account information be visible to others in the family?

Only if authorization is granted by the account holder.

How do we update the Family ID (add/remove members)?

Just visit your nearest ICICI Bank branch to add/remove members.

Can the Primary Member monitor all account balances?

This is allowed only when other members provide consent

Which Account holder can I nominate as the Primary Member?

Any member of the Family ID is eligible to become the Primary Member, except for minor, student, and NRI Account holders.

How can one create a Family ID for Salary Family Banking?

If the Primary Member holds a Salary Account with ICICI Bank and wants to extend the same benefits to his/her family members, then he/she can create a Family ID by raising a request.

What are the criteria for getting insurance benefits under Salary Family Banking?

To avail insurance benefits for the family members, there should be at least one salary credit in the last three months in the Primary Member’s Salary Account, prior to the date of loss.

What happens if salary stops getting credited to the Primary Member’s Account?

If salary stops getting credited to the Primary Member’s Account for the last 3 months, but the Program Eligibility Criteria is maintained, then the Family ID will be maintained.

Will account information be visible to others in the family?

Only if authorization is granted by the account holder.

Add-On Features

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Can two Savings Accounts be linked under a Family ID?

Yes, two Savings Account holders can form a Savings Account Family ID.

Can a new member be added to the Family ID later?

Yes, a new member can be added to the Family ID later. The Family Banking Form must be filled in and signed by the new entrant and primary member of the family.

Can I upgrade the Family ID to a higher programme at a later stage?

Yes — upgrading the Primary Member’s account (e.g., to Select/Wealth) can unlock higher benefits for everyone linked.

Who can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking?

Parents, spouse and children can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking.

How many accounts can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking?

6 members can be added to the Family ID under Salary Family Banking.

Can we add more members in the future?

Yes, a new member can be added to the Family ID later. The Family Banking Form must be filled in and signed by the new entrant and primary member of the family.

Can our benefits improve if the Primary Account is upgraded?

Yes — upgrading the Primary Member’s account (e.g., to Select/Wealth) can unlock higher benefits for everyone linked.

Can Salary Account holders be included?

Yes —salary accounts can be part of a Family ID. Salary Accounts under Power Pay, Select Banking, Wealth Management & Private Banking are eligible for Family Banking.

What are the minimum and maximum number of family members who can form a Family ID?

A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 family members (including Primary member) can form a Family ID for Select Banking, Wealth Management and Private Banking families. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 family members (including Primary member) can form a Family ID for Salary Family.

Exit / Unlinking Rules

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What if the Primary Member’s account is closed?

Family ID will be discontinued.

Can a member be removed from Family Banking?

Yes — a request can be submitted anytime to delink a member.

Linked Products

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Can each member individually apply for lockers, FDs, investments, etc.?

Absolutely — all banking products remain available individually.

Will each member continue to use their own debit and credit cards?

Yes — personal credit profiles and cards remain separate.