KYC Guidelines

Official guidelines on Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, periodic updation procedures, acceptable documents, and account requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

GENERAL NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

In accordance with the provisions of the PML Rules, customers are required to submit updated documents to the Bank whenever there is any change or update to the documents submitted at the time of establishing the business relationship or account-based relationship, or thereafter, as applicable.

Customers must submit the updated documents within 30 days from the date of such change or update to enable the Bank to update its records accordingly.

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PERIODIC KYC UPDATION GUIDELINES

Regulatory requirements and frequency for keeping customer information updated

Periodic KYC updation is the process of keeping the customer’s KYC information and documents updated and relevant. Customers are required to periodically update their KYC details as per the regulatory requirements.

a When is KYC required to be updated?

The frequency of periodic KYC updation is based on the risk category of the customer:

Customer Risk Category Frequency of KYC Updation
High Risk At least once every 2 years
Medium Risk At least once every 8 years
Low Risk At least once every 10 years
The periodicity is reckoned from the date of opening of the account or the last KYC updation, as applicable.
The Bank will intimate customers in advance when their KYC updation becomes due and provide reminders to customers who have not completed the updation.
b How can customers update their KYC?

Customers may update their KYC through the following channels:

Bank Branches

Visiting any branch of the Bank

Business Correspondents

Through an authorised Business Correspondent (BC)

Other Modes

Through other modes communicated by the Bank from time to time

c What if there is NO CHANGE in KYC information?

Where there is no change in the customer’s KYC information, eligible customers may submit a self-declaration confirming that there is no change in their KYC details.

d What if there is a CHANGE in KYC information?

Customers should promptly inform the Bank of any change in their KYC information, such as:

Name
Address
Mobile number or other contact details
PAN or other identification details
Any other KYC information relevant to the customer relationship

Customers should submit the updated documents within 30 days from the date of such change or update to enable the Bank to update its records accordingly.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS

1 Bank will issue advance intimations before the due date and reminders after the due date, as applicable.
2 Customers should carefully follow the instructions contained in the Bank’s communication.
3 Customers are advised to complete KYC updation within the stipulated time after receiving communication from the Bank.
4 Customers should not share their OTP, PIN, password, CVV or other confidential banking credentials with anyone while updating KYC.
5 For assistance regarding KYC updation, customers may contact their nearest branch or the Bank’s designated customer service/grievance redressal channel.
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KYC DOCUMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS

(Documents acceptable as proof of identity/address)

Officially Valid Documents (OVDs):
Passport
Proof of Identity & Address
Driving Licence
Proof of Identity & Address
Aadhaar Card / Possession Proof
As issued by UIDAI
Voter's Identity Card
Issued by Election Commission of India
PAN Card
Proof of Identity
NREGA Job Card
Duly signed by an officer of the State Govt
National Population Register Letter
Letter issued by the NPR containing details of name and address
Note on Deemed OVDs:

If the OVD does not have updated address, the following Deemed OVD’s can be submitted for the limited purpose of proof of address, which is valid for 3 months:

1 Utility bill which is not more than two months old of any service provider (electricity, telephone, post-paid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill);
2 Property or Municipal tax receipt;
3 Pension or family pension payment orders (PPOs) issued to retired employees by Government Departments or Public Sector Undertakings, if they contain the address;
4 Letter of allotment of accommodation from employer issued by State Government or Central Government Departments, statutory or regulatory bodies, public sector undertakings, scheduled commercial banks, financial institutions and listed companies and leave and license agreements with such employers allotting official accommodation.
MINORS

A minor of any age can open a Savings, fixed or Recurring Deposit Account through a natural or legally appointed guardian. Minors above the age of 10 years can operate the account independently and KYC procedure for identification/address verification as in the case of any other individuals would apply.

KYC Requirements:
  • Minor’s Identification: Birth Certificate, School ID, Scheduled Caste/Tribe and Aadhaar Card may be obtained.
  • Guardian’s Identification: The guardian’s identity proof as mentioned in KYC for individual above to be obtained for verification of identity and address.
  • Photographs: A recent passport size photo of both the minor and the guardian to be obtained.
SMALL ACCOUNTS

Those persons who do not have any of the ‘officially valid documents’ can open ‘small accounts’ with banks on the basis of a self-attested photograph and signature/thumb print in the presence of an official of the bank.

Account Thresholds:
  • Aggregate of all credits in a financial year does not exceed ₹1,00,000 (one lakh).
  • Aggregate of all withdrawals and transfers in a month does not exceed ₹10,000 (ten thousand).
  • Balance at any point of time does not exceed ₹50,000 (fifty thousand).
Operational Period: Remains operational for an initial period of 12 months, extendable for another 12 months upon providing evidence of having applied for an OVD within the initial 12 months.

ANNEXURES & DOWNLOADS

Forms and annexures for customer KYC updation

Individual
KYC Updation for Individual

Standard KYC updation form for individual account holders.

Individual (CKYC)
KYC Updation for Individual with CKYC Number

Updation form for individuals having Central KYC (CKYC) identifier.

Non - Individual
KYC Updation for Non - Individual

KYC updation form for entities, companies, firms, trusts, and institutions.

No Change Declaration
KYC Updation for Non - Individual with CKYCR Number
(No change in KYC)

Simplified declaration form for non-individuals with CKYCR when there is no change.

Submission Instructions: Please print, fill, and sign the relevant form. Submit the completed form along with self-attested copies of your Officially Valid Documents (OVDs) at your nearest branch or through an authorised Business Correspondent (BC).
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