{"id":254387,"date":"2026-10-18T11:15:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T05:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=254387"},"modified":"2026-10-18T11:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T05:45:14","slug":"jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"JAIIB PPB Important RBI Guidelines and Banking Limits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_RBI_guidelines_and_banking_limits_for_JAIIB_PPB\" >What are the important RBI guidelines and banking limits for JAIIB PPB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_RBI_guidelines_on_KYC_and_small_accounts\" >What are the important RBI guidelines on KYC and small accounts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_NEFT_RTGS_IMPS_and_UPI_limits\" >What are the important NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI limits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_deposit_insurance_and_savings_account_rules\" >What are the important deposit insurance and savings account rules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_ATM_debit_card_and_customer_protection_rules\" >What are the important ATM, debit card and customer protection rules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_cheque_and_payment_instrument_rules\" >What are the important cheque and payment instrument rules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_cash_transaction_and_reporting_limits\" >What are the important cash transaction and reporting limits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_are_the_important_priority_sector_lending_targets\" >What are the important priority sector lending targets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#What_other_RBI_guidelines_should_JAIIB_PPB_candidates_revise\" >What other RBI guidelines should JAIIB PPB candidates revise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#How_can_you_revise_important_RBI_guidelines_and_banking_limits_for_JAIIB_PPB\" >How can you revise important RBI guidelines and banking limits for JAIIB PPB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-ppb-important-rbi-guidelines\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Preparing for the JAIIB Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) paper requires a clear understanding of important RBI guidelines, banking rules and financial limits. These topics help candidates understand how banks manage customer accounts, process payments, follow KYC rules and protect depositors. From NEFT and RTGS limits to deposit insurance, small accounts and digital payment guidelines, several banking facts are useful for exam revision. In this blog, we cover the important RBI guidelines and banking limits for JAIIB PPB in simple language to help you revise key concepts and prepare for objective and case-based questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-rbi-guidelines-and-banking-limits-for-jaiib-ppb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_RBI_guidelines_and_banking_limits_for_JAIIB_PPB\"><\/span>What are the important RBI guidelines and banking limits for JAIIB PPB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues guidelines to regulate banks, protect customers and maintain the stability of the banking system. For JAIIB PPB, candidates should focus on the numerical limits, applicable conditions and differences between similar banking services. Some limits are prescribed by RBI, while others depend on the bank, payment category or customer profile. The following table covers important figures that candidates should revise before the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Banking topic<\/th><th>Important limit or rule<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>RTGS<\/td><td>Minimum \u20b92 lakh; no RBI-prescribed maximum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NEFT<\/td><td>No RBI-prescribed minimum or maximum transfer amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NEFT cash remittance by non-account holders<\/td><td>Maximum \u20b950,000 per transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DICGC deposit insurance<\/td><td>Up to \u20b95 lakh per depositor per bank, including principal and interest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small account balance<\/td><td>Maximum \u20b950,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small account annual credits<\/td><td>Maximum \u20b91 lakh in a financial year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small account monthly withdrawals and transfers<\/td><td>Maximum \u20b910,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full-KYC PPI<\/td><td>Maximum outstanding balance of \u20b92 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small PPI<\/td><td>Maximum value of \u20b910,000, subject to applicable conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPI<\/td><td>General limit commonly \u20b91 lakh per transaction, with higher limits for eligible categories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPI tax payments<\/td><td>Up to \u20b95 lakh per transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheque validity<\/td><td>Generally 3 months from the date of the cheque<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA)<\/td><td>No minimum balance requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Priority sector lending<\/td><td>Overall target of 40% for domestic scheduled commercial banks, subject to the applicable rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> These figures are for revision. Candidates should verify the latest RBI directions and category-specific rules before treating any figure as a universal limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/jaiib-mock-test\/?ref=contac-nai-jaiib-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free JAIIB Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-rbi-guidelines-on-kyc-and-small-accounts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_RBI_guidelines_on_KYC_and_small_accounts\"><\/span>What are the important RBI guidelines on KYC and small accounts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Know Your Customer (KYC) is a process through which banks verify a customer&#8217;s identity and collect relevant information before establishing a banking relationship. RBI&#8217;s KYC guidelines help prevent money laundering, fraud and the misuse of banking services. Banks must also monitor customer transactions and update KYC records according to the applicable rules. For the JAIIB PPB exam, candidates should understand the difference between a regular account and a small account opened under simplified KYC requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-limits-applicable-to-small-accounts\">What are the limits applicable to small accounts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A small account is a savings account that operates under specific limits prescribed by the applicable KYC framework. These limits are designed to provide basic banking access to individuals who may not have all the documents required to open a regular account. Banks must monitor transactions to ensure that the prescribed conditions are not breached. Remember these three figures because they are important for banking awareness and exam revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Prescribed limit<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum balance<\/td><td>\u20b950,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total credits in a financial year<\/td><td>\u20b91,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total withdrawals and transfers in a month<\/td><td>\u20b910,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foreign remittances<\/td><td>Not permitted under the applicable small-account restrictions until the required identification conditions are met<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-kyc-periodic-updation-requirements\">What are the KYC periodic updation requirements?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks must periodically update customer identification records based on the applicable RBI KYC Directions. The frequency depends on the customer&#8217;s risk category, and banks must also comply with any specific relaxations or updated instructions issued by RBI. For exam preparation, candidates should remember the standard periodic updation schedule while distinguishing it from special regulatory relaxations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Customer risk category<\/th><th>Standard periodic updation<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>High risk<\/td><td>At least once every 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium risk<\/td><td>At least once every 8 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low risk<\/td><td>At least once every 10 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Important KYC terms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CIP:<\/strong> Customer Identification Procedure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CDD:<\/strong> Customer Due Diligence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AML:<\/strong> Anti-Money Laundering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CFT:<\/strong> Combating the Financing of Terrorism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beneficial owner:<\/strong> The person who ultimately owns or controls a customer or on whose behalf a transaction is conducted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing due diligence:<\/strong> Monitoring customer transactions to check whether they match the customer&#8217;s known profile and source of funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jaiib-free-quizzes\/?ref=contac-nai-jaiib-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt JAIIB Free Quizzes Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-neft-rtgs-imps-and-upi-limits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_NEFT_RTGS_IMPS_and_UPI_limits\"><\/span>What are the important NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI limits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic payment systems allow customers to transfer money between bank accounts and make digital payments. Each system has its own settlement process, transaction conditions and applicable limits. For JAIIB PPB, candidates should understand the difference between NEFT and RTGS and remember that digital payment limits may vary by transaction type. A bank may also impose a lower limit based on its policies and risk controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Payment system<\/th><th>Important rule<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>NEFT<\/td><td>Available 24\u00d77; no RBI-prescribed minimum or maximum amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RTGS<\/td><td>Available 24\u00d77; minimum transaction amount of \u20b92 lakh; no maximum ceiling prescribed by RBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IMPS<\/td><td>Instant interbank transfer; the general limit is commonly \u20b95 lakh per transaction, subject to applicable conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPI<\/td><td>Instant digital payments; the general limit commonly applies up to \u20b91 lakh per transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPI tax payments<\/td><td>Up to \u20b95 lakh per transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPI IPO applications<\/td><td>Higher category-specific limits may apply, including up to \u20b95 lakh per transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UPI Lite<\/td><td>Designed for small-value payments with separate limits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AePS<\/td><td>Aadhaar-enabled banking services subject to applicable system and bank limits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-neft-and-rtgs\">What is the difference between NEFT and RTGS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NEFT and RTGS are RBI-operated payment systems used to transfer funds electronically. Although both allow customers to transfer money between bank accounts, they differ in the way transactions are settled. NEFT processes transactions in batches, whereas RTGS settles transactions individually in real time. Understanding these differences helps candidates answer direct comparison questions in the PPB examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Basis<\/th><th>NEFT<\/th><th>RTGS<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Full form<\/td><td>National Electronic Funds Transfer<\/td><td>Real Time Gross Settlement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Settlement method<\/td><td>Batch-based settlement<\/td><td>Individual real-time settlement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum amount<\/td><td>No RBI-prescribed minimum<\/td><td>\u20b92 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum amount<\/td><td>No RBI-prescribed ceiling<\/td><td>No RBI-prescribed ceiling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability<\/td><td>24\u00d77<\/td><td>24\u00d77<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main use<\/td><td>Retail and other electronic fund transfers<\/td><td>Large-value fund transfers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-upi-limits\">What are the important UPI limits?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unified Payments Interface (UPI) enables customers to make instant payments using mobile applications and linked bank accounts. The applicable limit depends on the purpose of the transaction, the payment category and the bank&#8217;s rules. Candidates should avoid assuming that every UPI payment follows the same limit. Higher limits are permitted for selected categories, including certain tax payments and capital-market transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The general UPI limit commonly applies up to \u20b91 lakh per transaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible tax payments can have a limit of \u20b95 lakh per transaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IPO applications and selected merchant categories may have higher limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks and payment applications may apply additional controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPI Lite has separate limits for small-value transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-deposit-insurance-and-savings-account-rules\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_deposit_insurance_and_savings_account_rules\"><\/span>What are the important deposit insurance and savings account rules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deposit insurance protects eligible bank depositors if an insured bank fails, subject to the applicable DICGC rules. The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBI. For JAIIB PPB, candidates should remember the maximum insurance amount and how it is calculated. They should also understand the features of a Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA), which provides essential banking services without a minimum balance requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-dicgc-deposit-insurance-limit\">What is the DICGC deposit insurance limit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DICGC provides insurance cover for eligible deposits held with insured banks. The maximum cover is \u20b95 lakh per depositor per bank, including principal and interest. Deposits held by the same person in different branches of the same bank are aggregated for calculating the insurance limit. Deposits with different insured banks are treated separately, subject to the applicable rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The insurance limit is \u20b95 lakh per depositor per bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The limit includes both principal and interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Savings, current, fixed and recurring deposits are generally covered, subject to applicable rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposits in different branches of the same bank are aggregated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible deposits held in different rights or capacities may be treated separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shares, mutual funds and bonds are not bank deposits covered by DICGC insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exam tip:<\/strong> The \u20b95 lakh limit is not applicable separately to every account or branch. It applies per depositor per bank in the same right and capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/jaiib\/?ref=contac-nai-jaiib-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore JAIIB 2026 Online Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-main-features-of-a-bsbda\">What are the main features of a BSBDA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) is intended to provide basic banking services to customers without requiring a minimum balance. It supports financial inclusion by allowing eligible customers to access essential deposit and withdrawal facilities. Banks must follow the applicable RBI requirements for these accounts, including KYC and service conditions. Candidates should not confuse a regular BSBDA with a small account because their operating conditions are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No minimum balance requirement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic deposit and withdrawal facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATM or debit card facilities, subject to applicable rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KYC requirements apply, except where specific simplified procedures are permitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional services may be offered according to the bank&#8217;s applicable terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-atm-debit-card-and-customer-protection-rules\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_ATM_debit_card_and_customer_protection_rules\"><\/span>What are the important ATM, debit card and customer protection rules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBI issues guidelines to protect customers using ATMs, debit cards and electronic banking services. These rules cover unauthorized transactions, failed transactions, customer liability and grievance redressal. However, not every ATM withdrawal or debit card limit is prescribed uniformly by RBI. The applicable amount may depend on the bank, card type, account category and customer-selected settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Important rule<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>ATM cash withdrawal<\/td><td>The limit depends on the bank and card type, subject to applicable regulations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Debit card purchase<\/td><td>Depends on card type, bank policy and customer settings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Failed ATM transaction<\/td><td>Banks must follow the prescribed resolution and compensation framework<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unauthorized electronic transaction<\/td><td>Customer liability depends on the circumstances and reporting time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lost or stolen card<\/td><td>The customer should promptly report it to the bank<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ATM PIN and passwords<\/td><td>Must be kept confidential and never shared<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should remember that there is no single universal daily ATM withdrawal limit for all banks and debit cards. Customer liability for unauthorized electronic transactions depends on the applicable RBI directions, the reason for the loss and how quickly the customer reports the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-cheque-and-payment-instrument-rules\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_cheque_and_payment_instrument_rules\"><\/span>What are the important cheque and payment instrument rules?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheques remain an important topic in banking operations and customer service. JAIIB PPB candidates should understand cheque validity, crossing, endorsement, dishonour and the role of the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). These concepts help explain how banks process cheque payments and handle disputed transactions. The three-month validity period is an important numerical fact to revise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Important rule<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Cheque validity<\/td><td>Generally 3 months from the date of the cheque<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-dated cheque<\/td><td>Payable on or after the date written on it, subject to applicable requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stale cheque<\/td><td>A cheque presented after its validity period is not ordinarily payable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Account payee crossing<\/td><td>Proceeds are generally routed through the payee&#8217;s account under applicable banking practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bearer cheque<\/td><td>Generally payable to the bearer, subject to legal and banking requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order cheque<\/td><td>Payable to the named payee or a properly endorsed person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CTS<\/td><td>Uses cheque images and related data for electronic processing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheque dishonour<\/td><td>Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, may apply when its statutory conditions are met<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheque dishonour does not automatically mean that an offence has occurred. Section 138 applies only when the relevant legal conditions, including applicable notice and payment requirements, are satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/jaiib-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-nai-jaiib-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt JAIIB Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-cash-transaction-and-reporting-limits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_cash_transaction_and_reporting_limits\"><\/span>What are the important cash transaction and reporting limits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks must follow applicable rules for cash transactions, customer identification and reporting of suspicious or specified transactions. These requirements help prevent money laundering, tax evasion and the misuse of financial services. For JAIIB PPB, candidates should understand the difference between a transaction limit, a reporting threshold and a tax deduction threshold. Crossing a reporting threshold does not automatically mean that a transaction is prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Important threshold or rule<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Small account annual credits<\/td><td>Maximum \u20b91 lakh, subject to applicable exceptions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NEFT cash remittance by non-account holders<\/td><td>Maximum \u20b950,000 per transaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Specified cash transaction reporting<\/td><td>Certain cash transactions exceeding \u20b910 lakh in a financial year may be reportable under applicable rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cash withdrawal TDS<\/td><td>Section 194N provides applicable thresholds and conditions, including the general \u20b91 crore threshold and a lower \u20b920 lakh threshold for specified non-filers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suspicious transactions<\/td><td>Must be examined and reported under applicable AML\/PML requirements<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Important terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CTR:<\/strong> Cash Transaction Report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>STR:<\/strong> Suspicious Transaction Report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FIU-IND:<\/strong> Financial Intelligence Unit\u2013India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PMLA:<\/strong> Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The reporting requirements depend on the applicable legal provisions and transaction circumstances. Candidates should revise the current rules before using a threshold as a universal requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-priority-sector-lending-targets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_priority_sector_lending_targets\"><\/span>What are the important priority sector lending targets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority Sector Lending (PSL) is an RBI framework that encourages banks to provide credit to important sectors of the economy. These sectors include agriculture, micro and small enterprises, and other eligible activities that require institutional finance. For JAIIB PPB, candidates should remember the main targets and understand that eligibility depends on RBI&#8217;s applicable directions. The target base and requirements may differ according to the type of bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Priority sector category<\/th><th>Commonly tested target<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Overall priority sector<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agriculture<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Micro enterprises<\/td><td>7.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weaker sections<\/td><td>12%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These targets apply to domestic scheduled commercial banks under the relevant framework and are calculated using Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or the applicable credit-equivalent base. Candidates should not apply these targets to every category of bank without checking the relevant RBI rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Priority sectors include agriculture, eligible MSMEs, education, housing and other specified categories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not every loan to a business or individual automatically qualifies as priority sector lending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI sets eligibility conditions and reporting requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks that fail to meet applicable targets may be required to contribute to designated funds under the prescribed framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-other-rbi-guidelines-should-jaiib-ppb-candidates-revise\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_RBI_guidelines_should_JAIIB_PPB_candidates_revise\"><\/span>What other RBI guidelines should JAIIB PPB candidates revise?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from transaction limits and customer account rules, candidates should revise important RBI guidelines related to banking regulation, monetary policy, credit management and digital banking. These topics build a broader understanding of the Indian banking system and its regulatory framework. Questions may test the meaning of a term, its purpose or its practical application. A topic-wise revision plan can help candidates cover these concepts more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>What to revise<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Banking Regulation Act, 1949<\/td><td>RBI&#8217;s regulatory role, bank licensing, inspection and supervision<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CRR<\/td><td>Meaning and purpose of the Cash Reserve Ratio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SLR<\/td><td>Meaning and purpose of the Statutory Liquidity Ratio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NPA classification<\/td><td>Standard, substandard, doubtful and loss assets, along with applicable classification rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Credit cards<\/td><td>Billing, customer consent, unauthorized transactions and grievance handling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital banking<\/td><td>Customer authentication, transaction security and complaint resolution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deposit accounts<\/td><td>Savings, current, fixed and recurring deposits<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nomination<\/td><td>Nomination facilities and settlement of claims under applicable rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer complaints<\/td><td>Bank grievance mechanisms and the RBI Integrated Ombudsman Scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Priority sector lending<\/td><td>Targets, eligible categories and reporting requirements<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-you-revise-important-rbi-guidelines-and-banking-limits-for-jaiib-ppb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_revise_important_RBI_guidelines_and_banking_limits_for_JAIIB_PPB\"><\/span>How can you revise important RBI guidelines and banking limits for JAIIB PPB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A focused revision plan can help candidates remember numerical limits and avoid confusion between similar banking rules. Instead of memorizing figures alone, learn what each limit applies to and whether it is an RBI-prescribed rule or a bank-specific condition. Practice MCQs and case-based questions after revising each topic. Regular revision of official RBI FAQs and Master Directions can also help you identify changes in important banking rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RTGS minimum transaction amount: \u20b92 lakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NEFT: No RBI-prescribed minimum or maximum transfer amount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DICGC deposit insurance: \u20b95 lakh per depositor per bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small account maximum balance: \u20b950,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small account annual credits: \u20b91 lakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small account monthly withdrawals and transfers: \u20b910,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-KYC PPI outstanding balance: \u20b92 lakh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General UPI limit and higher category-specific limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheque validity: Generally 3 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KYC periodic updation requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority sector lending targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer liability and grievance-redress rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792301224434\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is the minimum amount required for an RTGS transaction?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The minimum amount for an RTGS transaction is \u20b92 lakh, with no maximum limit prescribed by RBI.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792301225542\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. What is the maximum deposit insurance cover provided by DICGC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">DICGC provides insurance cover of up to \u20b95 lakh per depositor per bank, including principal and interest.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792301226022\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What is the maximum balance allowed in a small account?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The maximum balance allowed in a small account is \u20b950,000, subject to applicable RBI guidelines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792301226704\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. What is the maximum annual credit limit for a small account?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total credits in a small account cannot exceed \u20b91 lakh in a financial year, subject to applicable exceptions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792301227261\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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