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You are required to link your bank account with your Aadhaar if you wish to benefit from several notified government schemes under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016 (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services).You can link your bank account to your Aadhaar through net banking, mobile banking, an ATM, or by visiting your bank branch. However, after you complete the process, you must check whether the bank account and Aadhaar number are successfully linked or not. You can check the Aadhaar card bank link status in three easy ways.
Key Highlights
- It is mandatory to link your bank account with your Aadhaar number if you wish to benefit from notified government schemes.
- You can link your Aadhaar and bank account by visiting your bank branch or through net banking, mobile banking, or ATM.
- Once you link your bank account and Aadhaar, check your Aadhaar bank link status to ensure that the process has been completed.
- You can check your Aadhaar bank link status through the official UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) website, the mAadhaar app, or by phone call.
How To Check Your Aadhaar Card Bank Link Status?
Here's how to check Aadhaar link to bank account through your mobile phone. the mAadhaar app, and the official website of UIDAI.
1. How to Check Aadhaar Link to Bank Account Status Through the UIDAI Website?
You can check your Aadhaar bank link status online through the official website of UIDAI.
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the UIDAI to check bank account linked with Aadhar .
- Step 2: Select the 'My Aadhaar' option on the top of the home page.
- Step 3: Select the 'Bank Seeding' option from the options below 'Aadhaar Services'.
- Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code and click 'Login'.
- Step 5: Click 'Bank Seeding Status'.
- Step 6: The bank accounts linked to your Aadhaar will be displayed.
Also Read : E-Aadhaar made easy: 5 steps to your digital identity
2. Check Your Aadhaar Bank Link Status Through the mAadhaar App
UIDAI launched the mAadhaar app that allows you to carry your Aadhaar card digitally. However, the app also provides various Aadhaar-related services. Checking your Aadhaar bank link status is one of the services.
- Step 1: Open the mAadhaar app and log in with your password.
- Step 2: Select the 'My Aadhaar' option and click 'Aadhaar Bank Account Link Status'.
- Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha code displayed there.
- Step 4: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click 'Verify'. Your Aadhaar card bank link status will be displayed.
Also Read: How to Link Aadhaar Card with PAN Card & Mobile Number?
3. Check Your Aadhaar & Bank Account Linking Status Through Your Mobile Phone
Here's how to check Aadhar link to bank account through your mobile.
- Step 1: Dial 99 99*1# on your mobile phone. Ensure that you are dialling from the number registered with Aadhaar.
- Step 2: Enter your Aadhaar number on your keypad.
- Step 3: Re-enter the number as instructed and click 'Send'.
If your Aadhaar bank link status is successful, it will be displayed on your screen.If you find out that your bank account has not been linked to Aadhaar yet, you can try the linking procedure again. Contact your bank to find out why the linking process was not successful. You can try linking your bank account and Aadhaar again by visiting your bank branch or through online modes like net banking and mobile banking. Also Read: Unable To Link Aadhar With PAN? This Is What You Can Do
Check Your Aadhaar Bank Link Status and Stay Compliant With the Rules
As per the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Third Amendment Rules, 2019, linking your Aadhaar card with your bank account is mandatory for notified government schemes. Linking your Aadhaar and bank also has several other benefits. Banks can easily use your Aadhaar information to verify your identity for e-KYC , biometric authentication, and other requirements. One document can be used to verify your name, address, date of birth, biometric information, etc.Once you link your bank to Aadhaar, check your Aadhaar bank link status to make sure that the process is completed successfully. If the bank and Aadhaar are not linked, you can do the linking process again.
FAQS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to check if my bank account is linked with Aadhaar ?
You can check whether your bank account is linked with Aadhaar through the mAadhaar app, your mobile phone, or the UIDAI website.
How to know which of my bank accounts is linked with Aadhaar ?
On the UIDAI website, you can log in using your Aadhaar number and OTP to check which bank accounts are linked to your Aadhaar card.
How to check my bank account linked with Aadhaar through a phone ?
Dial 9999*1# from your Aadhaar-registered mobile number. Enter your Aadhaar number as instructed by the operator. Re-enter the number and click 'Send' to check the Aadhaar card bank link status.
Do I have to link my Aadhaar card to my bank account if I don't wish to receive benefits under any notified government scheme ?
You don't have to link your Aadhaar to your bank account if you don't wish to receive any benefits under a notified government scheme.
Can UIDAI access my bank account details once I link my bank account with Aadhaar ?
Your bank account details are not shared with UIDAI. It only authenticates your information such as name, address, and date of birth.
Can someone hack into my bank account if they know my Aadhaar number ?
As long as you don't provide any OTP or PIN generated by the bank to an unauthorised person, no one can withdraw any money from your bank account using your Aadhaar number.
Do I have to provide my Aadhaar while opening a bank account ?
Aadhaar is preferred by banks as a KYC (know your customer) document. However, you can also provide other valid documents as your identity or address proof.
Can I check my Aadhaar bank link status through my bank ?
You can visit your bank branch to check your bank account linked with Aadhaar.
How can I link my bank account to Aadhaar ?
You can link your bank account with Aadhaar through the internet banking portal of your bank, an ATM, your bank's mobile application, and by visiting your bank branch.
What happens if my bank account is not linked to Aadhaar yet ?
Contact your bank to enquire if there are any issues with your linking application. You can solve the issues and try to link your bank with Aadhaar once again.
The information contained herein is generic in nature and is meant for educational purposes only. Nothing here is to be construed as an investment or financial or taxation advice nor to be considered as an invitation or solicitation or advertisement for any financial product. Readers are advised to exercise discretion and should seek independent professional advice prior to making any investment decision in relation to any financial product. Aditya Birla Capital Group is not liable for any decision arising out of the use of this information.
