Archive · 21 Nov 2025
RBI Mandates '.bank.in' Domains for Banks, Warns Against Scams
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has told all banks to change their net banking website addresses to end with '.bank.in'.
This is to help customers know if a website is really their bank's, and to stop scammers from tricking people.
Be careful of any emails or messages asking you to update your bank details, as they might be scams.
RBI directed banks to adopt '.bank.in' domain for net banking websites
Customers advised to verify bank portals using new '.bank.in' domain
Scammers may exploit the change to trick users into sharing banking credentials
RBI's initiative aims to enhance online banking security
Customers warned about potential scams asking for immediate bank detail updates
- Who
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and all registered banks
- What
- Mandated the use of '.bank.in' domain for net banking websites
- When
- By October 31, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance online banking security and protect customers from scams
Protecting Customers
Potential for Scams
Verifying Bank Portals
Protecting Customers
Customers can easily verify authentic bank portals using the new '.bank.in' domain
Potential for Scams
Scammers may create fake '.bank.in' websites to mimic legitimate banks
- New Domain
- .bank.in
- Affected Banks
- All RBI-registered banks
- Deadline for Transition
- October 31, 2025
- Potential Scam
- Emails or messages asking for immediate bank detail updates