How to close GTBank account – If you are a GTBank customer looking to part ways with the bank for any reason, this guide will provide ample headway on how to close your account without stress.
Note: What you are about to read in this guide is applicable to closing bank account with any Nigerian Deposit Money Bank.
If you have accounts with several banks and want them closed down, follow the same strategy to get it solved, hope you understand? Let’s get cracking in one swift motion.
Why would you want to close your GTBank account
You may decide to close your account following several prevalent reasons, whatever the matter is, you have the sole right to order for an account closure just like you opened it in the first place. Kindly find the below reasons you may want to close your account;
- You operate too many accounts with different banks, but now wants to scale down
- You are travelling out of your location and feels you won’t need the account going forward
- You are no longer comfortable with service terms and conditions, these involve may be excess charges, facility rates, etc.
- The bank could not meet your business requirements. Assuming you opened an account with GTBank with a view to access facility for your business, if they fail to meet your expectation in this regard you may just want to close such account and stop further operations
- You get better interest rate elsewhere
- Poor customer service; this is the most endemic of them all, some front desk officers are filled with attitude problems that you may not take it anymore.
Tips before you close your bank account
Before you apply to close your bank account, ensure to have opened an account with another bank as well as move whatever fund you have residing in that account.
If you have a standing order, ensure to set and get it running with your preferred bank to avoid hitches in payment.
Requirements to close my bank account
If you are looking to close a bank account the requirements are not jaw breaking as opening an account. All you need is a letter of account closure, return remaining check leaves for corporate account holders where applicable.
How to close GTBank account
Here’s the real deal, in few steps
Step one: Visit the nearest GTBank to your location, on arrival, walk straight to the customer service unit and tell the service executive that you want to close your account.
Note: They’ll usually advise against closing your account, however, insist on getting it closed.
Step two: You will be required to write account closure letter, this is to put the bank on a safe side in case something comes up on the contrary in the future.
Step three: You will have to complete account closure form, in the closure form you’ll have a column to state in clear terms why you want to close your account, be specific and straight to the point.
Remember to capture your account name, account number, account type where appropriate and append your signature where required.
Step four: Having completed the form, hand it over to the customer service officer as well as any other material that may be required of you.
Why your bank account may not closed yet
There are a few reasons you may not be able to close your bank account until certain issues are resolved.
Example
If your account is under investigation by relevant authorities like the EFCC, ICPC, or the court for certain presume offense which could be financially or otherwise, such account may not be closed.
The court as well as has the right to place a clause on any account deemed necessary with recourse to a pending case.
If you were offered overdraft by the bank and you are yet to settle the facility, such account may not be closed until the overdraft is settled in full term.
How to restrict/block my GTBank account number
If you suspect that your account has been compromised simply dial *737*51*74# using any mobile number in Nigeria to lock your account.
Kindly note that you’ll be required to provide the phone number registered to your account and your 737 PIN.
How to remove restriction on my GTBank account
Having blocked/restrict your account from unauthorized user, to unlock your account you will need to call GTConnect or visit any GTBank branch near you.
You cannot carry out this task online at the moment, kindly visit the nearest GTBank office.
How to block GTBank account from another phone number
If you suspect that your account has been compromised simply dial *737*51*74# using any mobile number in Nigeria to lock your account.
Kindly note that you’ll be required to provide the phone number registered to your account and your 737 PIN.
GTBank customer care
For inquiries and complaints: 0700 482666328, +234 1 2715227, +234 802900 2900.