How to Check Which Bank Account Is Linked to Your Aadhaar Card and Why It Matters
- Snehal Pandey
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Wondering which bank account is currently linked to your Aadhaar card? Here's a simple step-by-step guide to check Aadhaar-bank seeding status online through UIDAI and update incorrect bank mapping if needed.
The Aadhaar card has emerged as one of the most vital identity proof documents in the country. In activities ranging from opening a bank account to availing mobile connectivity and government facilities and benefits, Aadhaar plays a crucial role in ensuring access. People may have opened more than one bank account in the past due to various reasons, such as switching banks or shifting from one bank to another. Thus, one may be unable to recall which bank account they have associated with their Aadhaar.
It becomes necessary for one to be aware of which bank account is connected with their Aadhaar card because several types of governmental schemes are transferred through the same. This includes DBT transfers, LPG subsidies, pensions, scholarships, and money received under various welfare schemes. The benefits are often not delivered on time if the person does not have the Aadhaar attached to a current bank account.
The UIDAI authority in India offers a straightforward procedure where a person can get an idea about whether their Aadhaar card is attached to any bank account or not. This can easily be done with the help of an online procedure, saving you both time and effort.
Why Checking Aadhaar Linked Bank Account Is Important
A lot of people might have switched their banks over time due to various reasons like more services offered, reduced fees, or better banking through digitization. People who have switched banks may even maintain several savings accounts with multiple banks. This makes it quite difficult to remember which bank account is associated with your Aadhaar at present.
The importance of checking your Aadhaar-bank seeding is that it will help you:
Identify your bank account number which receives government payments and DBT amounts.
Confirm that you have seeded your Aadhaar with your active bank account.
Prevent any problems arising related to welfare schemes.
Spot any old or outdated seeding done in the past.
Keep accurate financial accounts.
It is very essential that you check your Aadhaar seeding status in order to avoid any troubles.
How to Check Which Bank Account Is Linked to Aadhaar
The UIDAI facility enables individuals to verify their linking status between Aadhaar and banks via both the UIDAI website as well as the mAadhaar mobile app. As a prerequisite to initiating the linking process, ensure that you have your mobile number enrolled with Aadhaar.
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit the UIDAI Website or Open the mAadhaar App
Start by visiting the official UIDAI portal or launching the mAadhaar application on your smartphone.
If you choose the website option, navigate to the Aadhaar Services section. If you are using the mAadhaar app, log in using your Aadhaar number and the registered mobile number.
Step 2: Select "Check Aadhaar/Bank Seeding Status"
Within the Aadhaar Services section, look for the option labeled "Check Aadhaar/Bank Seeding Status" and click on it.
Step 3: Enter Aadhaar Number or VID
You will be asked to enter either:
Your 12-digit Aadhaar number, or
Your Virtual ID (VID)
Both options can be used for verification.
Step 4: Complete Captcha Verification
Enter the security captcha displayed on the screen to confirm that the request is being made by a genuine user.
Step 5: Verify Through OTP
Click on the "Send OTP" button. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar.
Enter the OTP and proceed to the next step.
Step 6: Submit the Request
After successful verification, submit your details.
The system will then display the name of the bank that is currently mapped with your Aadhaar number.
What Information Will Be Displayed?
It is common practice for users to have their full account details displayed on the screen as part of the validation process. But since this involves some personal data being revealed, the Aadhaar Unique Identification Authority does not show the user’s bank account number.
What the system will instead display is the name of the bank whose account is attached to the Aadhaar.
What If the Linked Bank Is Incorrect?
Occasionally, people may realize that their Aadhaar has been associated with an outdated bank account which they no longer use.
In case the bank name that pops up is out of date, then it would be wise for you to get your Aadhaar associated with your new bank account at the earliest.
Today, almost all banks offer services to link and update Aadhaar through:
Net Banking
Mobile Banking
Bank Branches
Customer Service Centers
How to Update Aadhaar Linking Through Net Banking or Mobile Banking
The process may vary slightly depending on the bank, but generally follows these steps:
Log in to your bank's Net Banking portal or mobile banking application.
Navigate to the Profile, Services, or Update Details section.
Select the Aadhaar Update or Aadhaar Seeding option.
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
Verify your identity using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Submit the request.
Once the verification process is completed and approved by the bank, your Aadhaar will be linked to the selected account.
Keep Your Aadhaar Information Updated
With Aadhaar still being an important document for various purposes including banking, tax payments, mobile services, and schemes provided by the government, updating the information related to it is very important. Checking your Aadhaar Bank Linking Status will help make sure that whatever financial aid and benefits you may receive will be directly transferred to the right bank account.
If you have switched banks or do not know which bank your Aadhaar has been linked with, taking out time to check the status may prove helpful in the future. Now, through UIDAI's Aadhaar verification facility and easy updating procedures provided by various banks, things are becoming easier.