SBI urges customers to link PAN with Aadhaar for seamless banking services

Hyderabad: The State Bank of India (SBI) has urged its customers to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with an Aadhaar card before March 31. The bank issued the advisory to customers to ensure the mandatory task is completed so that banking services are not impacted.

“We advise our customers to link their PAN with Aadhaar to avoid any inconvenience and continue enjoying a seamless banking service,” SBI tweeted, adding that “If not linked, PAN will be rendered inoperative/inactive and cannot be used for carrying out specific transactions.”

The bank had extended the deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar from September 30 2021 to 31 March 2022, keeping a view of the ongoing pandemic.

Here’s how you can link PAN-Aadhaar card:

Method 1

Step 1: Go to the official website of Income Tax https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home.

Step 2: Click on ‘Link Aadhaar.’

Step 3: On the new page, enter your PAN and Aadhaar details.

Step 4: Select ‘I have only year of birth in aadhaar card’ if only your date of birth is mentioned on the document.

Step 5: Verify details via captcha code or choose the OTP option.

Step 6: Select the link Aadhaar button and your PAN and Aadhaar will be linked.

Method 2: Link PAN and Aadhaar via SMS

Step 1: Type – UIDPAN<12-digit Aadhaar><10-digit PAN> in the message box.

Step 2: Send the message to 567678 or 56161, and your PAN will be linked to your Aadhaar Card.

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