Axis Bank DD Charges and Cancellation Fees 2025

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Jan 8th, 2025

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4 min read

Despite the popularisation of modern payment methods such as e-wallets, mobile payments, and UPI, traditional forms of payment like demand drafts are still popular. They provide a safe and reliable means to transfer funds to people you don't know without the need for personal information. You can issue and receive a demand draft at any Indian bank, including Axis Bank. 

Whether you are a customer or a non-customer, you can easily avail a demand draft from one of India's top private banks with nominal fees. Check the sections below to get a detailed list of DD charges, cancellation fees, and more.

Axis Bank Demand Draft Details

Here are the most important details you need to know about Axis Bank demand drafts before you avail the service: 

Demand Draft Details

When filling out a demand draft form, you will need to enter the following details: 

  • Beneficiary’s name 
  • Account details 
  • Amount in words and numbers
  • Date of issue of the DD 

Issuing Process 

You can request a demand draft online via Axis Bank's internet banking facility. Alternatively, you can visit any Axis Bank branch and fill out a DD form to issue a new demand draft. The required funds and Axis Bank DD charges will be deducted from your savings or current account. If you have a registered email, you will receive an update once the request is processed. 

Validity

All demand drafts have a validity of up to 3 months from the date of their issue. Each demand draft request can take 2-3 business days to process from the DD form's submission date. 

Cancellation 

You can cancel a demand draft from Axis Bank if the bank has not cleared and paid the due amount to the beneficiary. However, you have to pay the required DD cancellation charges to Axis Bank. You have to submit the original demand draft along with a cancellation request letter to the bank. 

Axis Bank DD Charges 

The following table shows you the demand draft charges applicable for Axis Bank:

Demand Draft Related Services Amount 
Payable at corresponding bank locations under Desk Drawing Arrangement Rs. 1 per Rs. 1,000, minimum charge- Rs. 25 per DD
DD purchased from other banks Rs. 0.5 per Rs. 1,000, minimum charge- Rs. 100 per DD
Issue Price for DDs payable at Axis Bank locations (for LC, SME, MC or Agri Corp accounts)15 free demand drafts per day, afterwards Rs. 50 per DD

Axis Bank DD Cancellation Charges

Upon cancelling a demand draft, you will receive a refund after the cancellation charges are deducted. The applicable charges include: 

Type of Request Applicable Charges 
Cancellation, re-issuance or revalidation at Axis Bank branches Rs. 100 per instance 
Cancellation, re-issuance or revalidation at any corresponding bank branch Rs. 100 per instance and other bank charges (if any) 
Cancellation charge at Axis Bank branches (for LC, SME, MC or Agri Corp accounts) Rs. 75 per DD (for Axis Banks), Rs. 125 plus other bank charges (for corresponding banks) 
Revalidation charge (for LC, SME, MC or Agri Corp accounts)Rs. 50 per DD (for Axis Banks), Rs. 125 plus other bank charges (for corresponding banks)
Duplication charge (for LC, SME, MC or Agri Corp accounts)Rs. 50 per DD (for Axis Banks), Rs. 100 plus other bank charges (for corresponding banks)

Waiver of Axis Bank DD Cancellation Charges 

The following table shows the limit of cancellation charge waivers based on the type of scheme and account: 

Type of Account Type of Scheme Free Limit Per Month
Youth SBYTHNone 
Easy Access Salary Account SAPPR 1
Prime Salary Account SAPPM
Prime NRI Account SBMIA, NROMA, NREPM, NRISL, NROPM, NREMA2
Prime Account SBPRM Unlimited 
Prime Plus Account SBPRP20, including DD, cash withdrawal and cash deposit transactions
Priority Banking PBFRN, NRPBS, PBSPA, PBNRO, PBNRE, SBPBG, SPPBS3
Other savings bank account schemesNROFN, SBNRO, NROZR, SBEZY, SBAGT, SWEZY, SBSPA, NROFS, NREZR, SBSA3, NROZR, SBKRI, SBFTS, SBSPL, SBFRN, etc.None 

Whether you are a loyal customer of Axis Bank or a non-customer, you can use the bank’s DD charges to issue a prepaid instrument that lets you transfer funds with high security. You only have to pay nominal Axis Bank demand draft charges to issue these payments. Furthermore, you can revalidate your DD if it has expired and reissue it if you have lost the old document.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the DD charges of Axis bank?

For demand drafts payable at corresponding bank locations, the applicable charge is Rs. 1 per Rs. 1,000 with a minimum charge of Rs. 25 per DD. The applicable charge is Rs. 0.5 per Rs. 1000 plus actuals for DDs purchased from other banks. 

What is the limit of DD in Axis bank?

If you pay by cash, the maximum limit allowed by Axis Bank is Rs. 49,999, as per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. However, if you pay via a cheque, there is no maximum limit on the amount you can pay with a demand draft.

What are the DD charges for 1 lakh in Axis bank?

For DDs payable at Axis Bank locations, some demand draft transactions are free in a month based on the type of account. For demand drafts payable at corresponding bank locations, the applicable charge is Rs. 1 per Rs. 1,000 with a minimum charge of Rs. 25 per DD.

What are the DD charges for 2 lakh in Axis bank?

For DDs payable at Axis Bank locations, some demand draft transactions are free in a month based on the type of account and scheme. For demand drafts payable at corresponding bank locations, the applicable charge is Rs. 1 per Rs. 1,000 with a minimum charge of Rs. 25 per DD.

What are the DD charges for 10 lakh in Axis bank?

Some demand draft transactions are free in a month for DDs payable at Axis Bank locations. For demand drafts payable at corresponding bank locations, the applicable charge is Rs. 1 per Rs. 1,000 with a minimum charge of Rs. 25 per DD. 

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