To receive government subsidies, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), LPG subsidy, and other benefits directly into your bank account using Aadhaar, it must be linked with NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).
This is called Aadhaar Seeding with NPCI.
In this article, we’ll explain:
What is NPCI Aadhaar linking?
How to check if Aadhaar is already linked
How to send Aadhaar to NPCI
How to update/change NPCI-linked bank account
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✅ What is NPCI Aadhaar Seeding?
When you link your Aadhaar with your bank account, your bank sends the Aadhaar to NPCI. This lets the government send DBT (Direct Benefit Transfers) directly to your bank through Aadhaar.
> 📌 Important: You can link only one bank account with NPCI at a time for Aadhaar-based DBT.
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🔍 How to Check if Aadhaar is Linked to NPCI
You can check your NPCI Aadhaar linking status online:
🔗 Link to Check:
https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper
Steps:
1. Enter your Aadhaar number.
2. Enter OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
3. You’ll see the last bank name linked with NPCI.
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📤 How to Send Aadhaar to NPCI for Seeding (Offline & Online Methods)
🔹 1. Bank Branch (Offline Method)
1. Visit your bank branch with:
Aadhaar card (original + photocopy)
Bank passbook or account proof
2. Fill up the Aadhaar Seeding Form.
3. Submit it to the bank officer.
4. Bank will send Aadhaar to NPCI for mapping.
5. You’ll receive SMS confirmation within a few days.
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🔹 2. Bank’s Mobile App / Internet Banking (If Available)
Many banks allow Aadhaar seeding online:
Example: SBI YONO App
Go to "Service Request" → "Aadhaar Seeding"
Enter Aadhaar number
Submit OTP
Aadhaar gets linked and sent to NPCI
📝 Supported by banks like SBI, PNB, Canara Bank, etc.
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🔹 3. Aadhaar Enrollment Center (Bank Mitra / CSP)
1. Visit your nearest Bank Mitra / CSP / Customer Service Point.
2. Give your Aadhaar number and fingerprint scan.
3. The operator will seed your Aadhaar and send it to NPCI.
4. Ask them to show you the NPCI Seeding Status on their screen.
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🔁 How to Change NPCI-Linked Bank Account
If you want to change your DBT bank account:
1. Visit the new bank where you want DBT.
2. Submit Aadhaar seeding request (online/offline).
3. Once the bank updates it, NPCI will overwrite the old bank mapping with the new one.
4. Takes 2–5 days to reflect.
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🛡️ Safety Tips
Never share Aadhaar with unknown persons.
Always verify bank SMS/email alerts.
Use official bank apps or branches only.
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🧾 Final Summary
Task Method
Check NPCI Link UIDAI Bank Mapper
Send Aadhaar to NPCI Visit bank / Bank app / Bank Mitra
Change linked bank Seed Aadhaar with new bank
Time taken 2 to 5 working days
1. ✅ Introduction – Why NPCI Aadhaar Seeding is Important
2. 🔍 What is NPCI?
3. 🧾 What is Aadhaar Seeding?
4. 🧠 How Aadhaar to NPCI Mapping Works
5. 📋 Eligibility for Aadhaar Seeding
6. 🏦 Aadhaar Linking with Bank Account (Step-by-Step)
7. 📤 Methods to Send Aadhaar to NPCI
Bank Branch
Mobile App / Internet Banking
CSP / Bank Mitra
Aadhaar Enrollment Center
8. 🛠️ Online Aadhaar-NPCI Link Checking (Bank Mapper Tool)
9. 🔁 How to Change NPCI Mapped Bank
10. 💰 How DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) Works via Aadhaar
11. ⚙️ Backend NPCI Mapping Process (for advanced users)
12. 🔐 Aadhaar Security & Safety Tips
13. 🔄 NPCI Linking vs Aadhaar-Bank Linking – What’s the Difference?
14. 📱 NPCI Mobile Apps / SMS Alert System
15. 🧾 Common Forms & Documents Required
16. ⚠️ Common Problems & Troubleshooting
17. 💬 User Case Studies / Real-life Experiences
18. 🌐 List of Banks Supporting Online Aadhaar Seeding
19. 🔎 FAQs on NPCI Aadhaar Seeding
20. 📌 Conclusion + Downloadable Summary + Digital Ashok Store Branding
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