As of July, 2023, it is mandatory for all bank account holders to link their Aadhaar card with their bank account. If you are a Kotak Mahindra Bank account holder and wish to verify whether your Kotak bank account is linked with your Aadhaar card or not, you’re in the right place. In this article, we will discuss two online methods to check your Kotak bank account and Aadhaar card linking status.
Method 1: Check Kotak Bank Account and Aadhaar Linking Status Online through Mobile Banking
If you prefer to use your mobile banking application for this purpose, follow these simple steps:
- Open the Kotak Mobile Banking application and log in to your account.
- After logging in, tap on the “Service Request” tab.
- In the service request section, navigate to the ‘Profile” section.
- Look for the “PAN Aadhaar Linking Request” option in the profile section.
- Check the pop-up message that appears next. If it states “Pan Aadhaar Status is already updated with Bank,” it means your Aadhaar card is already linked to your Kotak Bank account. In that case, there’s no need to submit another Aadhaar linking request.
Method 2: Check Kotak Account & Aadhaar Seeding Status through Net Banking
Alternatively, you can check your account’s linking status using Kotak Mahindra Bank’s net banking service. Here’s how:
- Login to Kotak Bank net banking by visiting https://netbanking.kotak.com/knb2/ and using your user ID and login password.
- After logging in, locate and click on the “Profile” option.
- Scroll down in the profile section until you find the documents section, where you will be able to view your Aadhaar card number.
By following these two methods, you can easily verify the linking status between your Kotak bank account and Aadhaar card.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why is it mandatory to link Aadhaar with my bank account?
A: The Indian government has made it mandatory for all bank account holders to link their Aadhaar cards with their bank accounts to facilitate better financial transparency and to curb fraudulent activities.
Q: What if I have already linked my Aadhaar card with my Kotak bank account?
A: If your Aadhaar card is successfully linked with your Kotak bank account, you will receive a pop-up message while using the mobile banking method, stating “Pan Aadhaar Status is already updated with Bank.” This indicates that there is no need to submit another Aadhaar linking request.
Q: Can I use the UIDAI website to check the linking status if I have a single Kotak Bank account?
A: Yes, if you have a single Kotak Bank account, you can also check the linking status through the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) website.