The recent order by the Indian government to link Aadhaar with bank accounts has set a systematic drive for decentralised methods of financial identification across the country. As one of India's most established and biggest public sector banks, the Central Bank of India has taken on this challenge to provide its customers with several easy ways to abide by this regulation. 

Thus, for Central Bank’s account holders, linking their Aadhaar has become more than mere compliance with the regulatory mandates mandated by the government of India but an opportunity to pave their way towards a better and safer banking world. 

To know more about the process, read the article below.

Link Aadhaar with Central Bank Account Through ATM

The Central Bank of India has made linking your Aadhaar to your account easy through the ATM service. This saves time and is convenient as it does not require a visit to a branch or even going online

Step 1: Simply insert your debit/ATM card into a Central Bank ATM and follow the instructions by entering your Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Step 2: In the main menu, you must locate the Other Services option, after which you will follow a Link Aadhaar selection.

Step 3: You can choose your account type from the choices displayed on your screen.

Step 4: When entering your Aadhaar number, type it correctly using the 12 digits.

Step 5: Enter the Aadhaar number twice to confirm the identity number entered in case of any typographical error.

Step 6: The details should be reviewed on the screen, and at the end, a confirmation must be made to end the linking process.

Link Aadhaar with Central Bank Account Through the App

Connecting your Aadhaar number with your Central Bank of India online banking portal through the bank’s mobile app is as follows.

Step 1: Open the Central mobile app, and to proceed, you will need to enter your details.

Step 2: Scroll to the next section of the options and click the “Request” button.

Step 3: After scrolling through the available services, choose the “Link Aadhaar card with your Account” service.

Step 4: Fill in the required 12-digit Aadhaar card number and then type the same number again to confirm it.

Step 5: Go through the detailed outline and complete your request.

Step 6: This will take two working days, depending on the bank’s customer service response hours.

Step 7: Once you have finished the process, you will receive an SMS on your registered Cell number confirming the completion.

Link Aadhaar with Central Bank Account at the Branch

To link your Aadhaar with your Central Bank of India account in person, follow these steps:

Step 1: Locate and go to the nearest branch of Central Bank. 

Step 2: Visit the branch where your account is and ask the customer service desk for an Aadhaar Seeding form.

Step 3: Carefully fill out the form and ensure your name matches the name on your Aadhaar card completely.

Step 4: Enclose a photocopy of the Aadhaar Card and the self-attested copy for biometric verification.

Step 5: Present the completed form and your account passbook to the concerned bank personnel.

Step 6: The bank should issue an acknowledgement receipt for the records the imprint keeps.

Step 7: The bank may take a few days to process and confirm the request.

Step 8: When the verification process is over, you will receive a confirmation message at the phone number you provided during the registration process.

Link Aadhaar with Central Bank Account Through Internet Banking

People using internet banking can also link their Aadhaar with their Central bank accounts through a straightforward process. The concerned steps are mentioned in the following part:

Step 1: First, go to the official website of the Central Bank of India and log in to the Internet Banking section.

Step 2: Open your account using the credentials—a special username and password the service has granted you.

Step 3: Click on the “Services” option when logged in. It can be found in the main toolbar

Step 4: Go to the dropdown list and choose the “Link Your Aadhaar card” option.

Step 5: In the given space, type your 12-digit Aadhaar number, which will be confirmed in the next field in the correct order.

Step 6: Click “Submit.” Your request will be processed at this step.

Link Aadhaar with Central Bank Account Through Phone Banking and IVR

Central bank customers can use their phone banking and IVR service to link to Aadhaar. The process is free of cost and completed within a few seconds. 

Step 1: Dial Central Bank’s toll-free customer care number, 1800-1080.

Step 2: Choose the language as said over the call.

Step 3: After that, go for ‘Banking Accounts’.

Step 4: Fill in the asked details, such as the ATM PIN, account number, and debit card number.

Step 5: Wait for the Aadhaar prompt and press the number corresponding to “Aadhaar Updation”.

Step 6: Type the Aadhaar number and confirm the linkage.

Step 7: The process usually takes a few business days for the bank to update and acknowledge your Aadhaar link.

Step 8: If the linking is successful, you will instantly receive a confirmation message on the linked mobile number.

To check if your Aadhaar is linked to your Central Bank of India account through the UIDAI website, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the myAadhaar website by opening your preferred web browser and accessing the URL.

Step 2: Go to the homepage and look for the ‘Login’ button, usually located at the top right corner of the webpage.

Step 3: Provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the appropriate box generated on the page.

Step 4: For the captcha challenge, the task requires the user to identify a set of images that are assumed to depict a scene, possibly a distorted one.

Step 5: The next step is to click on ‘Send OTP’ and wait for the OTP to arrive at the registered mobile number.

Step 6: You will receive an OTP that you must enter and click on the “Login” button to access your Aadhaar dashboard.

Step 7: After that, log in to the page, and then look for and click on the “Bank Seeding Status” option.

Step 8: Wait until a new page appears, and skim through the information visible on the page to check if the Central Bank of India is listed as a linked bank.

Adding your Aadhaar to your Central Bank of India is essential, as it is mandatory per current guidelines and can help optimise your banking process. This can be done through ATMs, mobile banking, online banking, and a banking hall within the bank. 

Needless to say, by using the instructions described above for every method, you can safeguard your financial signature and optimise the management of your bank accounts.