Aadhaar Seeding: How to Check, Link, and Fix in Minutes

It is essential that Aadhaar seeding be ensured to ensure secure and smooth access to government services and financial benefits. By linking Aadhaar to bank accounts, individuals can receive subsidies and welfare schemes directly through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT). U

IDAI offers tools to check the status of Aadhaar seeding, which is verified using the NPCI mapper. The initiative also aims to reduce fraud and duplication by verifying identities across various services like mobile numbers, LPG connections, and government schemes.

What is Aadhaar seeding?

The Aadhaar seeding process allows you to link your Aadhaar number to a variety of services, including bank accounts, mobile phones, and government programs. Ensuring a seamless connection between your unique ID and essential services makes it easier to verify your identity across all platforms.

For example,

Aadhaar can make it easier for the bank to identify your true identity. The bank can identify your real identity quickly since it knows your Aadhaar details.

Here are some reasons people do AADHAAR seeding:

1. Receiving government benefits directly into your bank account, such as subsidies and pensions.
2. Money transfers and other banking transactions are made easier.
3. Providing assistance with voting, applying for admission, and receiving scholarships.

Aadhaar Seeding enables you to stay connected everywhere, so life is easier.

What is Aadhaar De-Seeding?

Aadhaar De-Seeding is the opposite of seeding. It refers to removing the number from a document, ID, service, or account. When you link your Aadhaar to a bank account and decide to remove or change that link for any reason after some time, you can de-seed your Aadhaar. The act of removing AADHAAR linking is called AADHAAR de-seeding.

Many people want to de-seed their Aadhaar for various reasons. The most common are:

1. Privacy Concerns: Most people want their information to remain private because online fraud is on the rise.
2. Changing Accounts: Anyone who uses a new bank account may need to de-seed Aadhaar.
3. Name change: When people change their name for any reason, such as marriage, divorce, or correcting a typo error, they apply for a new Aadhaar number and delink the old one. Once they get a new updated one, they link it again if they wish.

How to check the bank account–Aadhaar seeding status?

To confirm if your Aadhaar is connected to your bank account, there are multiple methods available. Each approach helps you easily verify the status of your Aadhaar-bank account linkage through simple steps.

1. UIDAI Website (Online Method):

• Visit UIDAI Website
• You need to enter your Aadhaar or Virtual ID number as well as the captcha
• Get OTP on your registered mobile
• View your bank linking status instantly

2. mAadhaar Mobile App:

• Download the mAadhaar App (Android/iOS)
• Log in using your Aadhaar profile
• Go to My Aadhaar → Aadhaar-Bank Acc Link Status
• Enter the details, verify with an OTP, and check the linking status

How to Link Your Bank Account with Aadhaar?

If you have not already linked your bank account to your Aadhaar, you can do so using the following methods.

Linking Aadhaar to Bank Account – Branch Visit:

• Please bring your Aadhaar card and bank passbook to the bank branch.
• Get the Aadhaar linking form and fill it out.
• Fill out the form with your Aadhaar number and other details.
• Make sure that your Aadhaar card is self-attested.
• To verify your identity, the bank will use biometrics.
• Your account will be linked to Aadhaar once it has been verified.

Linking Aadhaar to Bank Account – Online Methods:

1. Through Internet Banking:
   
   • Log in to your bank’s internet banking website.
   • Select the ‘Update Aadhaar’ option.
   • Enter profile password for Aadhaar registration.
   • Enter Aadhaar number twice and click ‘Submit.’
     
2. Through SMS:
   
   • Send a message to 567676 with the format: <UID Aadhaar number><Account number>.
   • The status of the linking will be confirmed by a message.
3. Through Mobile Banking:
   
   • Log in to your bank’s mobile app.
   • Go to the ‘Services’ tab and select ‘View/Update Aadhaar card details.’
   • Enter Aadhaar number twice and click ‘Submit.’
   • A confirmation message will be sent.

How to Check Aadhaar Seeding Status?

Following are the steps to check whether your bank account has been seeded with your Aadhaar card:

• Go to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) website to learn how to implement Bharat Aadhaar Seeding Enabler.
• Find the “Aadhaar Seeding Status” page on the NPCI website.
• Please enter your Aadhaar number.
• Your Aadhaar status can be checked by clicking “Check The Status.”.

Benefits of Aadhaar seeding

• Streamlined sign-up: The ESIC account is linked to your Aadhaar number, which saves you time while registering.
• Faster service: By using ESIC services with Aadhaar verification, you are quickly identified.
• No duplicates, more benefits: Aadhaar seeding prevents duplicate registrations, so everyone receives ESIC benefits.
• Accurate records: Every new employee registration is checked against existing Aadhaar data to ensure you receive the correct benefits.
• Connected care: Your ABHA number allows hospitals to assess your medical history thoroughly.
• Portable health records: The ABHA number gives you access to your medical history when you transfer to another hospital.
• Data correction: When your ESIC records are seeded with your Aadhaar number, any errors will be identified and corrected.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Final Thoughts

Aadhaar seeding simplifies financial transactions, reduces paperwork, and improves security, thereby enabling seamless DBT and hassle-free banking.