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Post Office International Account opening

This document is the official Philatelic Deposit Account (International) application form (1003a6p2ni… p. 1). It is issued by the India Post to allow overseas stamp collectors (philatelists) to open an automated dispatch account directly with the Mumbai General Post Office (G.P.O.), which serves as India’s premier international philatelic bureau (1003a6p2ni… p. 1). [1]

Here are the key points regarding this international account application:

🎯 Purpose of the Account

Automated Stamp Supply: Opening this account allows overseas collectors to automatically purchase and receive newly released Indian commemorative stamps, First Day Covers, miniature sheets, and other postal stationary without placing a manual order each time.
Official Jurisdiction: All international applications are centrally processed by the Director of the Philatelic Bureau at the Mumbai G.P.O. (Pin Code: 400 001) (1003a6p2ni… p. 1). [2, 3]

💰 Financial and Deposit Rules

Minimum Threshold: Both the initial deposit to open the account and all subsequent deposits (refills) must be a minimum of Indian Rupees (₹) 1,000 (1003a6p2ni… p. 1).
Overseas Remittance Modes: The Indian Post Office strictly restricts payment methods for international accounts (1003a6p2ni… p. 1). Funds must be dispatched via foreign exchange equivalent using one of three options (1003a6p2ni… p. 1):
- International Money Order (1003a6p2ni… p. 1)
- Bank Draft (1003a6p2ni… p. 1)
- Certified Cheque cleared by a specified bank (1003a6p2ni… p. 1) [4]

📝 Required Personal Details

Applicants must accurately fill out the centralized tracking layout on the form, including (1003a6p2ni… p. 1):

Full Name (with applicable salutation: Mr, Mrs, or Ms) (1003a6p2ni… p. 1)
Complete Mailing Address (ensuring clarity for international postal dispatches) (1003a6p2ni… p. 1)
Country and Zip/Postal Code (1003a6p2ni… p. 1)
Payment Instrument Details (tracking numbers/bank codes of the drafted money order or check) (1003a6p2ni… p. 1)
Applicant’s Signature to authorize future transaction deductions from the deposit pool (1003a6p2ni… p. 1). [3]