Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number issued by the Government of India and is mandatory for receiving government facilities and subsidies. More recently, the government has made linking Aadhaar to bank accounts compulsory to facilitate better and direct transfer of subsidies and other welfare measures. 

Bank of India is a leading public sector bank established in 1906 to provide banking services to its customers through over 5,000 outlets nationwide. It has offered its customers several easy ways to link their Aadhaar numbers with their bank account(s). 

Keep reading to learn how to link Aadhaar with the Bank of India Account.

Link Aadhaar with Bank of India Account Through ATM

You can link Aadhaar to the Bank of India account through ATM. Follow these simple steps: 

Step 1: Find out or find the nearest Bank of India ATM situated in your area. 

Step 2: Plug in your Bank of India ATM-cum-Debit / Credit Card and continue with the transaction. 

Step 3: Use the arrow keys to move on the on-screen options and click on “Update Aadhaar Card Number”.

Step 4: You will be asked for your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

Step 5: To cross-verify the entered Aadhaar number, affirm it again.

Step 6: After verifying the details, check that the linking process was successful.

Once you follow these steps effectively, your Aadhaar number shall be correctly mapped to the Bank of India savings account. You will be notified via SMS and email.

Link Aadhaar with Bank of India Account Through the App

Follow these steps to complete the Aadhaar linking process through the mobile app:

Step 1: You can then download and install the Bank of India mobile application on your smartphone from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Step 2: Open the application, enrol yourself, and enter the user’s personal and account details.

Step 3: Explore the application’s interface further to find an easily recognisable menu with the option for “Aadhaar Linking” or a similar name.

Step 4: Choose the Aadhaar linking choice and enter the correct 12 figures Aadhaar card number when requested.

Step 5: It is important to check the Aadhaar number that was filled in to ensure it is correct.

Step 6: After ensuring the correctness of the details, click the button to register your Aadhaar linking in the mobile application.

Step 7: The details of the Aadhaar number submitted with the Bank of India will also be validated against the individual's records.

Step 8: After successfully authenticating your Aadhaar number, it will be mapped to your bank account details. 

Link Aadhaar with Bank of India Account at the Branch

You can also obtain instructions on how to link your Aadhaar card number with your Bank of India account during a physical visit to the nearest branch. Follow these steps to do so.

Step 1: Use Google to find the closest branch by typing the name Bank of India into the search box and clicking on ‘Go,’ which redirects the user to the Bank of India official website.

Step 2: Ask the bank staff to provide the Aadhaar linking form.

Step 3: This form is known as the Aadhaar Linking Form, and the applicant must write personal details, account details, and the 12-digit Aadhaar card number duly and without errors. 

Step 4: You must also attach and deliver a self-attested copy of the Aadhaar card and the duly filled-in form to the bank executive. 

Step 5: Finally, the bank official enters the Aadhaar details you gave and checks the documents along with your account records.

Step 6: After successful validation, the bank will synchronise your Aadhaar number with your Bank of India account.

After that, you will receive a confirmation that you have linked your Aadhaar card with your bank account.

Link Aadhaar with Bank of India Account Through SMS

Here are the steps to link Aadhaar to a Bank of India account.

Step 1: Send an SMS to 567676 using the registered mobile number the Bank gave.

Step 2: In the SMS, type the following in the format: UID<space>Aadhaar number<space>Account no

Step 3: The bank will need to respond to the seeding process and will confirm that the seeding process has begun.

Step 4: The bank will recheck the information with the UIDAI through the online portal.

Step 5: If the verification is successful, the bank will reach out with a confirmation through an SMS.

Step 6: In case of failed verification, the bank will request you through a message to contact them physically with your original Aadhaar card.

Link Aadhaar with Bank of India Account Through Internet Banking

Bank of India has provided a systematic means to facilitate the customers' registration of their Aadhaar numbers with their savings bank account through the Internet banking facility. Here are the simple steps to accomplish this task:

Step 1: Go to the Bank of India’s homepage and click the Internet banking login button. 

Step 2: Choose the “Retail” option and then sign in safely with the net banking user ID and password that was previously registered.

Step 3: After signing in, search for the service tab with ‘Aadhaar Registration’ written. 

Step 4: Carefully type your 12-digit Aadhaar Number and then move towards verifying the number. 

Step 5: Once the Aadhaar details have been successfully validated, click ‘OK’ and link the Aadhaar with the bank account. 

Step 6: Your Bank of India savings account number will be automatically seeded with your Aadhaar number. You will receive a confirmation message when the process is successfully completed.

Link Aadhaar with Bank of India Account Through Phone Banking and IVR

Integrating your Aadhaar card with your bank account is quite easy. You can even do it by making a missed call to the number provided by the banks.

Step 1: Call the toll-free number of the bank (1800 103 1906) you have an account with, which they provide to their customer for Aadhaar linking. 

Step 2: Dial from the registered mobile number only 1909 and then hang the call after a ring, like giving a missed call.

Step 3: Subsequently, the bank will return a call and request some basic Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) from you via the IVR system. 

Step 4: While dialling the number to connect with the IVR mode, the options provided must be selected to launch the process of Aadhaar linking.

Step 5: The enrollee must provide the correct 12-digit Aadhaar card number by dialling the touch-tone telephone.

Step 6: Identify your Aadhaar number per the IVR directions to determine the entered information accurately. 

Step 7: When the bank verifies your Aadhaar number and links your account with the Unique identification number, you will get a message or notification confirming the successful linkage.

Here are the steps to check if your Bank of India (BOI) account is linked to Aadhaar:

Step 1: First, log in to BOI’s internet banking.

Step 2: After selecting the Aadhaar enrolled status, click on the Profile link.

Step 3: Next, write your Aadhaar number, type the Captcha symbol, and hit the button that asks you to enter OTP.

Step 4: Please type in the OTP that was received on the mobile number you registered with

Step 5: Choose the Bank Seeding Status option.

The status of the linkage of your Aadhaar number with the bank account will be shown.

Getting your Aadhaar card linked with your Bank of India account is very important to avoid interruption of the banking facilities and many other benefits. Aadhaar linking can easily be done online, through the mobile application, ATM services, a branch visit, or even a missed call facility within this bank. 

Follow the government program and exercise the advantages of direct subsidy transfers, commanding the Aadhaar linking process via the desired mode. The Bank of India lets you keep in touch and safeguard your monetary transactions.