ICICI Bank Limited · statement narration
CHQ BOOK CHG
A charge for cheque leaves issued beyond the free allowance for the year.
In plain English
A charge for cheque leaves issued beyond the free allowance for the year.
Also printed as CHEQUE BOOK CHARGES, CHQBK CHG, CHEQUE BOOK ISSUE, CHQ BK ISSUE CHG.
Hinglish mein
Saal ki free limit se zyada cheque leaves lene par lagta hai.
What it costs, including GST
Regular Savings Account — Opened on or before 31-Jul-2025 · General
ICICI Regular Savings Account provides 1 free cheque book of 20 leaves per year. Additional cheque leaves are charged at Rs50 per 20 leaves (+ GST).
| Rate | Bank’s figure | With 18% GST |
|---|---|---|
| First Cheque Book (20 leaves) per year | ₹0 | — |
| Additional Cheque Book (20 leaves) | ₹50 | ₹59 |
The bank's figure is before tax, so 18% GST is added on top.
Applies when: ICICI Bank Regular Savings Account.
Why it happened
You were issued cheque leaves beyond your account's free allowance.
How to avoid it
Stay within the free leaves each financial year and use digital transfers instead of cheques where possible.