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When does RBI classify bank account as dormant? Here's what rules for reactivation and unclaimed money say

4 Oct 2026 · 4 Oct 2026Source: LiveMint — Money

A dormant or inoperative account is not a lost account. Whether the account has been unused for two years or the deposit has remained unclaimed for a decade, RBI's framework provides a route for the rightful account holder or beneficiary to recover the money.

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