Guide to Writing HDFC Bank Deposit Slip Online and at Branch

The Future of HDFC Deposit Slips

HDFC Bank has now gradually shifted from physical paperwork to digital records, yet deposit slips still play a key role in bridging this change. You can deposit your cash directly, with three options:

• Digital,
• Doorstep banking,
• visiting a branch.

You can either use the normal paper deposit slip available at the branch or create a digital e-slip online through Net Banking.

Both are widely accepted branches of HDFC. However, the paper slip carries strict requirements about signatures and declarations, the online method little bit simpler.

Where to Get the Deposit Slip

1. Offline paper slip: It is available at all small and big branches of HDFC. usually placed near the customer service desk or counter. You can pick a blank slip and fill it by hand. You will need to use a black or blue ink pen.
2. Editable PDF download: You can download the PDF file from the official HDFC website under the forms centre. You have to edit the PDF using any PDF editor, such as Adobe or Sejda, and take a printout and submit it to the nearest branch or doorstep banking.
3. Doorstep Banking: Especially for old age people above 70, Minors, illiterate, differently abled people and selected customers, you can choose a cash deposit via doorstep banking. Here, you can book a visit, and the CIT agents collect your cash deposit from you, upto ₹ 5,000, and a maximum of ₹ 25,000. No slip required.
4. Digital e-slip: You do not need to fill out any paper slips for cash deposit or cheque; this works via request ID. You can get a digital slip via HDFC NetBanking.

How to fill an HDFC Paper Deposit Slip for cash and cheque

Deposit Slip – Structure and Copies

The paper slip usually comes in two different parts: Customer Copy and Bank Copy. These are joined together and usually filled at the same time. and required to fill same information twice.

• Customer Copy: This part is returned to you after the deposit is made. It carries the bank’s stamp as an acknowledgement and serves as proof of your transaction.
• Bank Copy: This section is retained by the bank and kept as a permanent record of your deposit.

Both copies have the same front side fields, and both require your signature.

Front Side of HDFC Deposit Slip – What to Fill

On the front side of both copies, you have to write with your pen –

• As always, first write today’s date at the top.
• In the 14-digit box, put down your account number in which funds are being deposited.
• Account holder’s name as per bank records. Check the passbook or debit card.
• You have to enter your contact number on the bank copy side.
• If you are depositing above Rs. 49,999, then your PAN number must be mentioned in the slip. Without this, the deposit will not be accepted.
• Type of deposit – tick either cash or cheque. On the bank copy side, there is a denomination table and a cheque details box.

If you are filling in for a cash deposit

The cash section has a table for denominations.

• You have to count each note and write it down. ( such as ₹2000, ₹500, ₹200, ₹100, ₹50, ₹20, Or coins).
• Mention coins separately if included.
• Add the total and write it again in words at the bottom.

Example:

• 5 × ₹500 = ₹2,500
• 10 × ₹100 = ₹1,000
• Total = ₹3,500, then write “Three Thousand Five Hundred Only.”

If you are filling in for a cheque deposit via a slip

The cheque section is used when depositing one or more cheques.

• First, enter your cheque-issuing bank name and branch.
• Put down the city and the 6-digit cheque number.
• Write the amount mentioned on the cheque.
• If you are depositing multiple cheques, list each separately.
• Add the total and write the figure in words.

After filling in these details:

• Sign on the Customer Copy in the bottom depositor sign.
• Sign again on the Bank Copy at the end.

This makes two signatures on the front side.

Paper slip Back Side – Purpose, Declaration, and Final Signature

The back side of the slip has additional requirements:

• For cash deposits:
  • Mention the purpose of the deposit, such as “savings,” “gift,” “grocery shopping,” “loan repayment,” or any other reason.
  • Write the relationship with the account holder. If you are depositing into your own account, simply write “Self”.
  • Enter your mobile number.
  • Write your name clearly in the space.
• For cheque deposits:
  • Normally, the back side is not required to be filled by customers.
  • If the staff requests, you may need to confirm details like the contact number or the declaration.

Finally, the depositor must sign once more on the back.

This makes a total of three signatures:

1. On the front of the customer copy.
2. On the front of the bank copy.
3. On the back of the slip, under the declaration.

Submitting the Slip at the Branch

After completing both front and back sides:

1. Now, go to the cash counter for deposits or the cheque desk/drop box for cheque deposits.
2. Hand over the filled slip along with the money or cheque.
3. The teller will count the money or collect the cheque, and confirm the declaration.
4. The Customer Copy is stamped and given to you for any future notification.

Note: Cash is credited immediately, while cheques are credited after clearing. A cheque usually takes 24 hours if same city, but sometimes, it takes upto 6 working days for confirmation of credit.

How Digital Paperless Deposit Slips Work in HDFC

It works on reference ID or request number; you have to generate an e-slip. It comes with SMS Instead of carrying a physical slip, you prepare details online and receive a reference ID. It’s like an OTP verification at the branch process. Here are the steps –

How to Generate an e-Slip

• Firstly, visit the official HDFC portal and log in to Netbanking with your customer ID, password, and OTP.
• On the dashboard, select Accounts in the menu, and on the right side, choose Quick links.
• Select an option like Cash Deposit or Cheque Deposit.
• Fill account number, denomination details for cash, or cheque details for cheque deposit.
• Enter your mobile number.
• Tap on the submit button to generate a 9-digit Request ID sent by SMS. This ID is valid for two working days.

Using the e-Slip at the Branch

• Visit your local or any nearest branch with your cash or a cheque. You can use the HDFC branch locator to find the nearest.
• Show the SMS or simply your request ID.
• Hand over the money or cheque.
• The teller put the ID in the system and processed the deposit without requiring to filling out of any paper slip.

Insight for you: When you deposit money into someone else’s HDFC account, you may have to fill up the Money Mule Declaration Form at the branch. Also, the Relationship field must not be left blank in the form.

The limits of deposit slips in HDFC

Deposit Method	Savings Account Limit	Current Account Limit	Notes
E-Slip (Cardless)	₹25,000 per transaction, ₹2 lakh/day	₹1 lakh per transaction, ₹6 lakh/day	Request ID valid for 2 working days
Paper Slip (Branch)	Upto ₹50,000 per day	Up to ₹2 lakh per month for free	PAN Card required
Card-Based Deposit	₹1 lakh per transaction	₹1 lakh per transaction	At cash deposit machines (CDM)
Cash Recycler (CDM)	Up to 200 notes per transaction, subject to account limits	Same as savings, subject to limits	The Machine accepts notes only, not coins

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