Complete Guide to Linking Aadhaar with Your SBI Account

To link your Aadhaar, SBI bank offers various portals to complete the process. Individuals can visit the SBI branch or log into the SBI website. SBI’s mobile app also allows users to link with Aadhaar. Apart from these, people can also link their Aadhaar using SBI’s ATM and SBI’s internet banking portal.
If you have a bank account in SBI and wish to link Aadhaar to it, you can easily get it done by following any of the below methods-

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Link Aadhaar via visiting SBI bank

You can easily get your Aadhaar card linked with your SBI bank account by visiting any nearest branch at your convenience.
Steps to follow while visiting an SBI branch:

• After reaching the nearest branch, ask for the ‘letter of request’ form
• Fill out the form and submit it along with a copy of your Aadhaar card
• After verification, Aadhaar will be linked to the bank account, and the user will be notified via a text message on the registered mobile number.

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Linking via SBI YONO/SBI YONO Lite app:

• Step 1: Download the SBI YONO/SBI YONO Lite app if you have not done so already
• Step 2: Log in your SBI YONO mobile app
• Step 3: Click on “Service Request” under Quick Links
• Step 4: Next, click on “Manage Profile”
• Step 5: Select the “Aadhaar Linking” option
• Step 6: Enter the necessary details, including your 12-digit Aadhaar number
• Step 7: You will get a message stating that your request has been processed and your Aadhaar number is successfully linked to your bank records.

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How to link Aadhaar card with SBI bank account online?

• Log into www.onlinesbi.com
• Navigate to "Update Aadhaar with Bank account" under "My Accounts," appearing on the left panel of the screen.
• On the next page, select the Account number, input the Aadhaar number, and click Submit.
• The last 2 digits of the registered mobile number (non-editable) will be displayed to you.
• The status of mapping will be notified to you on your registered mobile number.

Follow the steps mentioned below to link your Aadhaar with your SBI Bank account through Internet banking -

• Step 1: Visit SBI’s official website www.onlinesbi.com
• Step 2: Log in to your Internet banking account
• Step 3: Click on the “e-Services” section
• Step 4: Select the “Update Aadhaar with Bank Accounts (CIF)” option
• Step 5: Enter your profile password and click on the Submit button
• Step 6: Now select your CIF number from the drop-down menu
• Step 7: Enter your Aadhaar number twice and click on the Submit button
• Step 8: Your Aadhaar card will be linked to your SBI bank account. You will receive a confirmation once it is linked successfully.

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How to link Aadhaar card with SBI account through SMS?

• Visit the nearest SBI ATM booth and swipe your card
• Post swiping, enter your PIN for authentication
• From the menu section, select ‘Service registrations’; under that, select ‘Aadhaar registrations.’
• Afterward, select ‘account type’ and put in your Aadhaar number twice for registration.
• Post verification, a message will be sent out to the registered mobile number.

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Linking Aadhaar through SMS

SBI customers (account holders) can link their Aadhaar with the bank through SMS. To link their Aadhaar, they first need to register their mobile number with the SBI bank. In order to get their Aadhaar linked, follow the below steps:

• Enter a message following the format UID < space > < Aadhaar Number > < Account Number >.
• Transmit the message to 567676.
• Receive a confirmation message upon successful Aadhaar seeding.

If your Aadhaar is not linked, you will receive a notification instructing you to visit the bank for Aadhaar seeding. If your mobile number is not registered, a message will be sent to you.

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Link Aadhaar with an SBI Bank Account through ATM

• Step 1: Visit your nearest State Bank of India ATM.
• Step 2: Insert your ATM card and type in your unique PIN.
• Step 3: Go to the menu and select ‘Service’ and then ‘Registrations’.
• Step 4: Now, click on the ‘Aadhaar Registration’ section.
• Step 5: Choose your account type.
• Step 6: Enter the Aadhaar card number correctly.
• Step 7: Re-enter your Aadhaar number.

Once you complete this procedure, the bank will send you a confirmation SMS on your registered mobile number.

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How to Link Aadhaar with an SBI Bank Account Offline?

• Step 1: Visit nearest State Bank of India branch.
• Step 2: Carry the original Aadhaar card, along with a self attested photocopy of your Aadhaar Card.
• Step 3: Ask for the Aadhaar linking form and fill it out properly.
• Step 4: Submit the form to a bank executive and a copy of your Aadhaar card.
• Step 5: After submitting the documents, the bank executive might ask for your original Aadhaar card to complete the verification.

Once the verification is done, the executive will register the request and give you a receipt.

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Benefits of Linking Aadhaar with Your SBI Account

1. Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT)

• Get government subsidies (LPG, PM Kisan, Scholarships, etc.) directly in your SBI account.
• No need for intermediaries, ensuring faster credit of funds.

2. Easy & Hassle-Free KYC Compliance

• Fulfills Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements as per RBI guidelines.
• Avoids the risk of account deactivation due to non-compliance.

3. Fast & Secure Transactions

• Aadhaar-based authentication enhances security for online and ATM transactions.
• Enables Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) for cash withdrawals and deposits.

4. Access to Government Schemes

• Required for schemes like PM Jan Dhan Yojana, MGNREGA payments, and Pension Schemes.
• Ensures seamless access to financial assistance programs.

5. Quick & Paperless Account Verification

• Aadhaar e-KYC allows instant account verification without physical paperwork.
• Speeds up account opening and loan processing.

6. Prevents Fraud & Duplicate Accounts

• Ensures a unique identity for each account holder, reducing banking fraud risks.
• Prevents the creation of multiple accounts under different names.

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