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What is KYC in banking and why is it so important?
Key Takeaways
KYC means the bank verifies your identity and address through accepted documents before you open or operate an account.
- Completing KYC ensures your bank account works without restrictions and it protects you from fraud and illegal activities.
- Many banks now offer video or online KYC which makes the process faster and more convenient.
- Keeping your KYC up to date helps avoid account freezes, transaction blocks or additional verification later.
Banks use the KYC process to verify your identity and safeguard themselves and their customers from scammers.
Digital advancements have made our lives easier. From making payments with one click to trading the capital markets with ease, digital tools have changed our lives for good. However, some issues like scams and identity thefts often hamper the seamless digital experience and even lead to financial loss. The latter has historically been a concern for banks and financial institutions.
The introduction of Know Your Customer (KYC) has helped ease some of these issues, safeguarding banks, and their users from scammers.
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What is KYC?
KYC is a tool used by different entities, including banks, to identify users. When you sign up to provide your KYC details to a bank, they will get access to your Aadhaar card details, including your biometric information. If your KYC details match with the one in official government records, your identity is verified.
How does KYC work?
An Aadhaar card is used to verify your KYC details. An OTP is sent to the mobile number registered with Aadhaar once you enter your Aadhaar information. You can enter this OTP to help banks access your KYC information. Opening a bank account or trading account for investment purposes, you require both your Original PAN and Aadhaar card. However, over the digital platform, going through the KYC process is quick and convenient and can be completed within minutes. IDFC FIRST Bank offers a unique KYC process over a video call that you can schedule at your convenience.
When is KYC required?
KYC is necessary when you do the following:
Open a new bank account
When you open a new bank account, the bank would want to verify your identity. Banks want reliable customers, so knowing your identity can help them access your financial records and decide whether you make a good fit. Hence, KYC is required when you open a bank account. You can complete the KYC verification and check your KYC status online.
Focusing on user convenience, IDFC FIRST Bank offers a completely digital application to open a savings account online with a video KYC process. In this KYC process, you don’t need to submit your physical documents, the bank representative connects with you over a video call and verifies your details instantly.
Among other benefits, opening a savings account with IDFC FIRST Bank can get you one of the highest interest rates in the banking sector with a monthly interest payout and zero fee banking facility on all commonly used savings account services for enhanced savings. The free services include online money transfers, unlimited ATM withdrawals, free SMS alerts and e-mandate, free debit card and DD issuance, and more.
Applying for a loan or a credit card
Giving you a loan or a credit card can be risky for banks. Hence, checking your details thoroughly is necessary. Banks use KYC for this purpose. KYC verification can also help rule out identity theft.
PAN card can also be used for or along with your Aadhaar card for the KYC process. Some entities may ask for both details while conducting KYC verification.
For investments
If you invest your money in mutual funds or similar assets, you will need to complete your KYC with the fund house or the broker. KYC helps with the process of redeeming a mutual fund.
To check PAN KYC status
The government has made it mandatory to link your Aadhaar with your PAN card. The aim is to ease the process of confirming the identity. You can complete the process online. Once done, the PAN card can be used as a KYC document.
How to check KYC status online?
You can check your PAN KYC status online as well as offline. However, the online process is easier, faster, and more user-friendly. You must simply visit CDSL’s (Central Depository Service Limited) website and check the status there using your PAN card number or date of birth.
KYC is essential to avail of any services today. IDFC FIRST Bank needs KYC documents to allow users access to its products and services. As a step ahead, IDFC FIRST Bank has made the process more convenient by introducing digital KYC verification for various applications.
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