It has now been made mandatory by the Indian Government to link your Aadhar card to your bank accounts. It is a simple and hassle free process and can be done via online as well as offline methods. However, the user must be registered with the bank in order to be able to avail this service. There are numerous ways of linking your bank account to your aadhaar card. You can either use your mobile banking application or internet banking service to conduct a NPCI Aadhaar card link Bank account. Below is a list of 5 ways by which you can link your aadhaar card to your bank account:
- Using your phone
- SMS service
- ATM
- Bank Branch
- Bank’s Mobile Application
- Internet Banking Services
These methods are briefly explained below:
Link Aadhaar Card with Bank Account through Phone
You can link your bank account to your aadhaar card using your phone in various banks. There are different phone numbers for every bank by which you can link your aadhaar card to your bank account. The process to link your aadhaar card using your phone number is as follows:
- Give a missed call on the number given by the bank
- The bank will then contact you on your phone number
- Follow the IVR instructions
- Provide your 12 digit aadhaar card number
- The bank will then send you a confirmation message about the successful linking of your aadhaar card to your bank account.
Link Aadhaar Card with Bank Account through SMS
Aadhaar card holders now have the option to link your bank account to your aadhaar card using the SMS facility. However, it is not necessary that all banks would provide this facility. It is advisable to always check with your bank before availing this facility. The format of the SMS along with the bank’s contact number can also vary from one bank to another. The process to link your aadhaar card to your bank account via SMS is as follows:
- Type UID <space>Aadhaar Number<space>Account Number
- Send the SMS to 567676
- The bank will accept your request and confirm it by sending your a message
- Your details will then be verified with UIDAI
- If all the details are correct then your aadhaar will be link to your bank account.
Link Aadhaar Card with Bank Account at an ATM
It is now possible to link your aadhar card to your bank account just by simply using an ATM machine. The process for the same is as follows:
- Visit your bank’s ATM
- Login to the ATM machine using your card and PIN
- From the “Services” menu select the “Aadhaar Registration” option
- Select your account type from Current or Savings Account
- Enter your Aadhaar number twice
- The bank will then link your aadhaar card to your bank account and will notify you for the same via a text message
Link Aadhaar Card with Bank Account By Visiting the Bank
The most common method to link your aadhaar card to your bank account is by visiting the bank branch. You can visit the bank branch in person to get your aadhaar card link to your bank account. Below is the process for the same:
- Head over to the bank branch
- Fill in the Aadhaar linking application form
- Submit the form along with aadhar card copy duplicate
- The bank would check your application form and would link your aadhaar card to your bank account
- The bank might take up to several days to link your aadhar card to your bank account. You will receive a message on your mobile number when your bank account will be link to your aadhaar card.
Linking Aadhaar card with Bank Account Via Bank’s Mobile Application
The mobile banking application provided by the bank also provides the facility to link your aadhaar card to your bank account. The process to link your aadhaar card using the mobile application is simple and the process for the same is as follows:
- Download the bank’s mobile application
- Login to the application
- Under the “My accounts” section select “Update Aadhaar card details”
- Enter your aadhaar number twice
- Click “Submit”
- You will see a message on the next screen that your aadhaar card is successfully link to your bank account
Linking Aadhaar Card with Bank Account Via Internet Banking
The internet banking process to link your aadhar card to your bank account is as follows:
- Login to the internet banking portal using your ID and password
- Under the “My Account” section click on “Update Aadhar with Bank accounts”
- Provide your profile password
- Enter your aadhaar number twice
- Click the “Submit” button
- On the next screen your will see a notification about the successful linking of your aadhaar card to your bank account.
