Information on Linking Aadhaar to your Bank account
Government Mandate on Aadhaar Linkage
- As per the amendment in PMLA rules by the Government,all bank accounts should be linked with Aadhaar by Dec 31, 2017; failing which the accounts will become inoperative till the time the Aadhaar number is submitted and linked to the accounts.
- Click here to read Government Notification in detail
- RBI has clarified on 21st Oct,17 that as per the amendment in the PMLA rules by the Government all bank accounts should be linked with Aadhaar by Dec 31, 2017; failing to adhere with the accounts will become inoperative till the time the Aadhaar number is submitted and linked to the accounts.
- Click here for RBI Clarification on Mandate of Aadhaar
- Click here for Aadhaar Linkage Form
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Different ways to link your Aadhaar Number:
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Net Banking
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Mobile Banking
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Phone Banking
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Visit Branch
Ways to check whether Aadhaar number is linked to your account
Netbanking:
- Login to Net Banking --> Select "Accounts" --> Select "Requests" --> View / Update Aadhaar Number
- Login to Net Banking --> "Update Contact Details" -->Aadhaar No
MobileBanking:
Login to Mobile Banking --> Select Accounts --> Select "Requests" --> View / Update Aadhaar Number
PhoneBanking:
For any other queries or to know the status of an existing application, please contact PhoneBanking or write to us at support@hdfcbank.com
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Benefits of linking Aadhaar
Netbanking:
- Receipt of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of LPG Subsidy directly into Bank account.
- Receive direct credit of other Government subsidies like welfare funds, pensions, scholarships, MNREGA wages etc. into your account.
- Take advantage of easy and convenient Aadhaar enabled payment systems (AEPS) eg.
a) BHIM - Aadhaar Pay.
b) Aadhaar Based payment on biometric Micro ATM's at BC's.
c) UPI payments through Aadhaar.
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How to avail LPG subsidy
If you have already linked your Aadhaar number to the bank account, the LPG subsidy can be received in bank account by updating the Aadhaar details with your LPG Agency. Process for the same:
- Customer can approach the LPG distributor and submit the Aadhaar linking form to LPG distributor.
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Aadhaar FAQ' for Individual Accounts
My Aadhaar number is already linked with some other Bank, do I still have to link Aadhaar number with my HDFC Bank account?
- Yes, as per the new amendment in PMLA rules by the Government, all accounts should be linked with Aadhaar by Dec 31, 2017; failing which the accounts will become inoperative till the time the Aadhaar number is submitted in the said accounts. Request you to kindly update your Aadhaar number in all your Bank accounts.
- In case a family member is a joint holder in your account, you are requested to update their Aadhaar number in the said account.
I have applied for my Aadhaar number but have still not received the same
- Every person who has applied for Aadhaar, is issued an Enrolment Acknowledgement Slip. Using the enrolment id and details mentioned in this acknowledgement slip, the person can download an e-Aadhaar from UIDAI website (website:https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/)
I do not have Aadhaar Number
- In case a customer does not have Aadhaar number, they need to visit the nearest Aadhaar enrollment center to apply for the same.
- Click here for Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Centres in Banks & Post offices
Do I need to update Aadhaar for Minor accounts
- Yes, Linking of Aadhaar is applicable for all accounts, Customer can do it through NetBanking / Mobile Banking or by visiting nearest branch
Is Aadhaar applicable to Non-residents?
- In case a customer is a non-resident, Aadhaar is not applicable / mandatory.
I am a foreign national working in India. Is it mandatory for me to link Aadhaar number in bank records?
- In case a customer is a foreign national / NRI / NRO / Expats, Aadhaar linking is not applicable.
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Aadhaar FAQ's for Non Individual Accounts
What are Non Individual accounts
- Accounts opened under Sole Proprietorship / Partnership / Private Ltd / Public Ltd / Trust / Association / Society / Clubs / LLP / etc are Non Individual account.
Is Aadhaar Mandatory for Non Individual accounts
- Yes, as per the new amendment in PMLA rules by the Government, all the authorized signatories in the account should link their Aadhaar and PAN / Form 60by Dec 31, 2017; failing which the accounts will become inoperative till the time the Aadhaar number and PAN / Form 60 is submitted in the said accounts. Request you to kindly link your Aadhaar and PAN number / Form 60 in your authorized signatory customer id.
- Pls note, that all the Authorized signatories of the Non Individual accounts have to link their Aadhaar and PAN /Form 60 in their Authorized signatories’ customer Id’s.
I have a Non - Individual Current account with the bank. What is the process of linking Aadhaar and PAN/ Form 60 in Authorized signatories’ customer id.
- For Aadhaar - Authorized signatories in Non Individual accounts can link their Individual Aadhaar number through Netbanking or by visiting the nearest branch with original and copy of Aadhaar card and submit the application form available at the branch.
- For PAN / Form 60 - Authorized signatories in Non Individual accounts can link their Individual PAN number / Form 60 by visiting branch with original and copy of PAN card / Form 60 and submit the application form available at the branch.
I am a foreign national / non-resident and an Authorized signatoryin Non Individual account. Is it mandatory for me to link my Aadhaar number in bank records?
- In case a customer is a foreign national / NRI / NRO / Expats, Aadhaar linking is not applicable.
- Click here to link your Aadhaar through Net Banking --> Select "Accounts" --> Select "Requests" --> View / Update Aadhaar Number
