How to Link an Aadhaar Card with a Punjab National Bank Account

Get numerous government benefits like perks and subsidies directly into your bank account by linking your Aadhaar card with your bank account. It is essential for hassle-free banking and enhances security.

You can link your Aadhaar card with your Punjab National Bank (PNB) account through both online and offline processes. To link your Aadhaar card offline, you only need to visit the nearest branch. With the online process, you can link it to your bank account by simply visiting the bank’s website.

The Punjab National Bank has developed a secure online website that allows you to link your account to your Aadhaar card at home. However, before beginning this procedure, verify that you have registered a valid phone number on your Aadhaar card. 

This is important because the OTP required for this procedure can only be sent to the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card.

If you are a PNB account holder, you link your Aadhaar card with your account through various online and offline processes. By doing this, you can enjoy various benefits offered under government policies and schemes.

You need to visit your nearest bank branch to link your Aadhaar card with your PNB Bank account offline. Follow these steps:

1. Fill out the application form to link your Aadhaar with your PNB account at the branch where your account is held.

2. Include a self-attested photocopy of your Aadhaar card, along with your bank passbook, before submitting.

3. Once the procedure is complete, the bank will send a confirmation message to the customer via email or SMS.

Follow these steps to link your Aadhaar card to your PNB account online:

1. Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank.

2. Locate the 'E-Services' section and click on 'OTP Based Aadhaar Seeding' on the left side.

3. Click on 'CLICK HERE FOR OTP BASED AADHAAR SEEDING' or go directly to this link: https://pnbgateway.pnbibanking.in/Aadhaar/.

4. Enter your valid account number and click on 'Continue'.

5. You will receive an OTP (One-time Password) on your registered mobile number.

6. Enter the OTP and Captcha, then click on 'Validate'.

7. Once the OTP is validated, you will be redirected to a new page requesting your Aadhaar Number.

8. Enter your Aadhaar Number and click on 'Continue'.

9. You will receive another OTP from UIDAI on your registered mobile number.

10. Enter the received OTP from UIDAI and click on 'Validate'.

11. Once successful, your personal details will be displayed.

You can also complete this procedure through the bank’s official website. Here is how to link an Aadhaar Card with a Punjab National Bank account online:

1. Log in to PNB’s Internet Banking portal.

2. Go to the ‘Other Services’ tab and select the ‘Aadhaar Registration’ option.

3. Select the account number to which you wish to link your card.

4. Enter the 12-digit Aadhaar Number, check the authorise button, and click on ‘Continue’.

5. Cross-check the details and click on the ‘Continue’ button.

You can link your Aadhaar card to your PNB account by using an ATM. Follow the steps given below.

1. Visit your nearby PNB ATM to connect your Aadhaar card with your PNB bank account.

2. Swipe your PNB debit card in the ATM and input your PIN.

3. Choose ‘other services’, and select ‘Aadhaar Number Registration’.

4. After entering your Aadhaar number, select ‘Proceed’.

5. You must input your Aadhaar number once again.

6. Select your bank account type (savings or current) and click ‘Proceed’.

7. You will receive an email confirming the successful linking of your Aadhaar card with your bank account.

Check out the steps to link an Aadhaar Card with a Punjab National Bank account via SMS.

PNB account holders who have updated their mobile numbers are eligible for this service.

1. Send the text message "AADHAAR" to 5607040 using the phone number registered with the bank.

2. The seeding process will begin as soon as the bank receives it.

3. You will get a notification after the completion of the linking process.