The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that all official bank websites must now shift to the exclusive ‘.bank.in’ domain. The directive comes amid a sharp rise in online banking fraud, where customers often fall prey to phishing links disguised as genuine bank messages or portals.
The new domain system aims to offer stronger cyber protection, prevent phishing attacks, and reinforce customer trust in online banking. Under the guidelines, only RBI-regulated banks are permitted to register and use this verified domain, ensuring that customers can quickly identify real bank websites.
Several major banks — including ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and SBI — have already migrated to the new domain. The shift is expected to serve as a secure digital identity for Indian banks and help users distinguish authentic websites from fake ones.
New Verified Bank URLs:
- ICICI Bank: https://www.icici.bank.in/
- HDFC Bank: https://www.hdfc.bank.in/
- Axis Bank: https://www.axis.bank.in/
- Kotak Mahindra Bank: https://www.kotak.bank.in/en/home.html
