How to Link Aadhaar with Your PNB Account: 4 Easy Ways

Linking your Aadhaar to a Punjab National Bank (PNB) account is crucial for availing various government monetary benefits, though not obligatory. This connection facilitates access to subsidies and social security benefits from central and state governments.

PNB account holders can link their accounts with Aadhaar through four methods:

• Via the official website
• Through net banking
• Using SMS
• By visiting a branch

Linking Aadhaar through the PNB Website

To link via the bank's website, follow these guidelines:

• Access the official web link.
• Enter your account number and click “Continue”.
• A One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to your registered mobile.
• Input the OTP and captcha, then press “Validate”.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and proceed.
• Another OTP will be sent to the mobile number registered with UIDAI.
• Validate this OTP to complete the linkage.
• A confirmation message will appear once linked successfully.

Linking Aadhaar through PNB Net Banking

Customers using PNB's net banking can link as follows:

• Visit Punjab National Bank’s website.
• Select Retail or Corporate Internet Banking and log in.
• Go to the “Services” tab and click on “Requests”.
• Select the Aadhaar linking option.
• Input your Aadhaar number twice for confirmation.
• A confirmation message will confirm the link.

Linking Aadhaar through SMS

To link your PNB account with Aadhaar via SMS:

• Draft a message: AADHAR.
• Send it to 5607040.
• Ensure your mobile number is registered with PNB.
• A confirmation message will indicate successful linking.

Linking Aadhaar by Visiting a PNB Branch

If you prefer offline methods, visit your home branch:

• Visit the PNB branch where your account is held.
• Fill out the Aadhaar seeding form.
• Attach a self-attested Aadhaar and passbook copy.
• Show the original Aadhaar card for verification.
• Obtain an acknowledgment receipt.
• Utilize the receipt for tracking Aadhaar linkage status.
• A confirmation message will indicate successful linkage.

By following these steps, you ensure your PNB account is linked with Aadhaar, thereby granting easy access to all relevant benefits.

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