A savings bank account provides a secure and efficient way to manage your finances, enabling you to store funds safely, earn interest, and make seamless transactions via UPI or net banking.
All active Indian bank accounts must be reported in your tax return for compliance. Failure to do so may lead to issues with tax filings and refunds.
Things to Keep in Mind:
- Report all active Indian bank accounts in your tax return to ensure compliance.
- If you're expecting a tax refund, ensure your bank account is pre-validated and nominated for refunds on the Income Tax Portal.
Steps to Add
You can add your Indian bank account in two ways:
1. Import from Income Tax Department (ITD)
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Click on the Profile Icon and select View Profile.

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Go to My Profile > Add Bank Accounts.

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Choose Autofill from ITD.

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Connect to ITD via Aadhaar OTP or login credentials.

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Your pre-validated bank accounts from the Income Tax Portal will be automatically added.
2. Add Manually
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Click on the Profile Icon and select View Profile.

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Go to My Profile > Add Bank Accounts.

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Choose Add Manually.

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Select Domestic Bank Account as the account type.

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Enter the required details:
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Account Type
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IFSC Code
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Bank Name
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Account Number

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