The 12-digit Aadhaar number is allotted to every Indian citizen, including NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). It contains important information like name, residential address, biometric data, etc. It serves as a proof of residence and identity for Indians and, contrary to the popular opinion, it does not serve as a proof of citizenship.
Aadhaar card system, which resembles the Social Security System in the U.S, was introduced by the Government of India with the objective to prepare and maintain a database of personal information of Indian residents. The Aadhaar card enables its holders to make the most of government schemes like DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), etc.
The government has asked every citizen to link their Aadhar card with their bank accounts, without which Indian citizens may not be able to avail banking services. This implies that linking is mainly required for subsidy-related transactions and not always mandatory.
According to the government’s mandate issued for all banks, Bank of Maharashtra has initiated a simple and hassle-free procedure to ensure that their old and new customers can link their card to their bank accounts. Bank of Maharashtra offers their customers the convenience of linking their bank account to their Aadhaar card through 5 different options:
Let’s take a closer look at the procedures you need to follow to link your Bank of Maharashtra account to your Aadhaar card through these online and offline options.
