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Aug 27, 2015
Detection of Counterfeit Notes
RBI/2015-16/162 DCM (FNVD) No. 776/16.01.05/2015-16 August 27, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Sir, Detection of Counterfeit Notes Please refer to our Circular DCM (FNVD) No. 5840/16.01.05/2012-13 dated June 27, 2013 on “Detection and Reporting of Counterfeit Notes”. The procedure for detection of counterfeit notes has been reviewed in consultation with the Government and it has been observed that certain modifications
RBI/2015-16/162 DCM (FNVD) No. 776/16.01.05/2015-16 August 27, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Sir, Detection of Counterfeit Notes Please refer to our Circular DCM (FNVD) No. 5840/16.01.05/2012-13 dated June 27, 2013 on “Detection and Reporting of Counterfeit Notes”. The procedure for detection of counterfeit notes has been reviewed in consultation with the Government and it has been observed that certain modifications
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Aug 21, 2015
Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities
RBI/2015-16/156 FIDD No. FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 August 21, 2015 The Chaiman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing ‘Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities’. Consi
RBI/2015-16/156 FIDD No. FSD.BC.12/05.10.001/2015-16 August 21, 2015 The Chaiman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF MEASURES BY BANKS IN AREAS AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES Please refer to our Master Circular FIDD.No.FSD.BC.01/05.10.001/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 containing ‘Guidelines for Relief Measures by Banks in Areas affected by Natural Calamities’. Consi
Jul 16, 2015
Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification
RBI/2015-16/132 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2015-16 July 16, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification Please refer to our Master Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.04/04.09.01/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the above subject. 2. The target for direct lending by banks to agriculture under Priority Sector Norms has aimed to
RBI/2015-16/132 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.08/04.09.01/2015-16 July 16, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification Please refer to our Master Circular No. FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.04/04.09.01/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the above subject. 2. The target for direct lending by banks to agriculture under Priority Sector Norms has aimed to
Jun 26, 2015
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2014-15/650 DCM(Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 June 26, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014, DCM (Plg) No. G-8/3004/10.27.00/2014-15 dated December 31, 2014 and the Press Release dated December 2
RBI/2014-15/650 DCM(Plg) No.G-15/5486/10.27.00/2014-15 June 26, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014, DCM (Plg) No. G-8/3004/10.27.00/2014-15 dated December 31, 2014 and the Press Release dated December 2
Jun 11, 2015
Amendment to Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 – additional documents for the limited purpose of ‘proof of address’
RBI/2014-15/633 DBR. AML.BC. No.104/14.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servic
RBI/2014-15/633 DBR. AML.BC. No.104/14.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servic
May 21, 2015
Modalities for implementation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
RBI/2014-15/609 DCBR.BPD (PCB ) Cir. No. 9/12.05.001/2014-15 May 21, 2015 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Modalities for implementation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Government of India, Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) on May 9, 2015. The scheme, is an universal social security measure specially for the poor and the under-privileged , which will provide a defined pension, depe
RBI/2014-15/609 DCBR.BPD (PCB ) Cir. No. 9/12.05.001/2014-15 May 21, 2015 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/ Madam, Modalities for implementation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Government of India, Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) on May 9, 2015. The scheme, is an universal social security measure specially for the poor and the under-privileged , which will provide a defined pension, depe
May 14, 2015
Card Payments – Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions
RBI/2014-15/601 DPSS.CO.PD.No.2163/02.14.003/2014-2015 May 14, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Sir Card Payments – Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions Reserve Bank has issued various instr
RBI/2014-15/601 DPSS.CO.PD.No.2163/02.14.003/2014-2015 May 14, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Sir Card Payments – Relaxation in requirement of Additional Factor of Authentication for small value card present transactions Reserve Bank has issued various instr
May 07, 2015
Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to pensioners on submission of life certificates
RBI/2014-15/587 DGBA.GAD No.H- 5013/45.01.001/2014-15 May 07, 2015 The Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer All Agency Banks Dear Sir Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to pensioners on submission of life certificates In terms of extant instructions, all pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate to the pension disbursing bank every year in November for continuance of pension. This certificate can be submitted at any branch of the pension paying bank. The Gove
RBI/2014-15/587 DGBA.GAD No.H- 5013/45.01.001/2014-15 May 07, 2015 The Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer All Agency Banks Dear Sir Mandatory issue of acknowledgement to pensioners on submission of life certificates In terms of extant instructions, all pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate to the pension disbursing bank every year in November for continuance of pension. This certificate can be submitted at any branch of the pension paying bank. The Gove
Apr 23, 2015
Priority Sector Lending-Targets and Classification
RBI/2014-15/573 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.54/04.09.01/2014-15 April 23, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION An Internal Working Group (IWG) was set up in July 2014 to revisit the existing priority sector lending guidelines. The report of the IWG was placed in the public domain inviting comments. The recommendations of
RBI/2014-15/573 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC.54/04.09.01/2014-15 April 23, 2015 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All Scheduled Commercial Banks, (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir/ Madam, PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING-TARGETS AND CLASSIFICATION An Internal Working Group (IWG) was set up in July 2014 to revisit the existing priority sector lending guidelines. The report of the IWG was placed in the public domain inviting comments. The recommendations of
Mar 13, 2015
Know your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns
RBI/2014-15/498 DBR.AML.BC.No.77/14.01.001/2014-15 March 13, 2015 The Chairperson/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Madam/Sir, Know your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns Please refer to paragraph 2.5(h) of our Master Circular no. DBOD.AML.BC.No.22/14.01.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 on KYC norms and our circular DBOD. AML.BC. No. 80/14.01.001/2009-10 dated
RBI/2014-15/498 DBR.AML.BC.No.77/14.01.001/2014-15 March 13, 2015 The Chairperson/CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Madam/Sir, Know your Customer (KYC) guidelines - accounts of proprietary concerns Please refer to paragraph 2.5(h) of our Master Circular no. DBOD.AML.BC.No.22/14.01.001/2014-15 dated July 1, 2014 on KYC norms and our circular DBOD. AML.BC. No. 80/14.01.001/2009-10 dated
Feb 25, 2015
Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification –Overdraft in PMJDY accounts
RBI/2014-15/477 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC 50 /04.09.01/2014-15 February 25, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification –Overdraft in PMJDY accounts Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 on Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification. 2. It has been decided that overdrafts
RBI/2014-15/477 FIDD.CO.Plan.BC 50 /04.09.01/2014-15 February 25, 2015 The Chairman/ Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer [All scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks)] Dear Sir, Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification –Overdraft in PMJDY accounts Please refer to our Master Circular RPCD.CO.Plan.BC 10/04.09.01/2014-15 dated July 01, 2014 on Priority Sector Lending- Targets and Classification. 2. It has been decided that overdrafts
Jan 28, 2015
Dispensing with ‘No Due Certificate’ for lending by banks
RBI/2014-15/430 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.49/02.01.001/2014-15 January 28, 2015 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Dispensing with ‘No Due Certificate’ for lending by banks Please refer to our circular RPCD.LBS (SAA).BC.No.62/08.01.00/2004-05 dated December 8, 2004 on Relaxation in Service Area norms. Further, in terms of circular RPCD.PLFS.BC.No.85/05.04.02/2006-07 dated April 30, 2007 on ‘Simplification of t
RBI/2014-15/430 FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No.49/02.01.001/2014-15 January 28, 2015 The Chairmen & Managing Directors All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Dispensing with ‘No Due Certificate’ for lending by banks Please refer to our circular RPCD.LBS (SAA).BC.No.62/08.01.00/2004-05 dated December 8, 2004 on Relaxation in Service Area norms. Further, in terms of circular RPCD.PLFS.BC.No.85/05.04.02/2006-07 dated April 30, 2007 on ‘Simplification of t
Jan 22, 2015
Display of information by banks
RBI/2014-15/422 DBR.Leg.No.BC.64/09.07.005/2014-15 January 22, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Display of information by banks Please refer to our circulars DBOD.Leg.No.BC.33/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 22, 2008 and DBOD.Leg.BC.42/09.07.005/2008-09 dated September 12, 2008 on display of information for promoting transparency in the operations of banks. 2. In order to further enhance transparency in pricing of credit, based on th
RBI/2014-15/422 DBR.Leg.No.BC.64/09.07.005/2014-15 January 22, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/ Madam Display of information by banks Please refer to our circulars DBOD.Leg.No.BC.33/09.07.005/2008-09 dated August 22, 2008 and DBOD.Leg.BC.42/09.07.005/2008-09 dated September 12, 2008 on display of information for promoting transparency in the operations of banks. 2. In order to further enhance transparency in pricing of credit, based on th
Dec 31, 2014
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
RBI/2014-15/373 DCM(Plg) No.G-8 /3004/10.27.00/2014-15 December 31, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary(Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014 and the Press Release dated March 03, 2014 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter, it
RBI/2014-15/373 DCM(Plg) No.G-8 /3004/10.27.00/2014-15 December 31, 2014 The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks Primary(Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs Dear Sir /Madam Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005 Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014 and the Press Release dated March 03, 2014 on the captioned subject. 2. On a review of the matter, it
Dec 09, 2014
Introduction of Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners
RBI/2014-15/343DGBA.GAD.H- 2529/45.01.001/2014-15 December 9, 2014 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer All agency banks Dear Sir Introduction of Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners As per the present scheme for payment of government pension, pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate in November every year to the bank concerned for continued receipt of pension without interruption. Even though this requirement has been liberalised to enable pensioners
RBI/2014-15/343DGBA.GAD.H- 2529/45.01.001/2014-15 December 9, 2014 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer All agency banks Dear Sir Introduction of Digital Life Certificates for Pensioners As per the present scheme for payment of government pension, pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate in November every year to the bank concerned for continued receipt of pension without interruption. Even though this requirement has been liberalised to enable pensioners
Dec 04, 2014
Mobile Banking Transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
RBI/2014-15/337 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1017/02.23.001/2014-2015 December 04, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir Mobile Banking Transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks A reference is invited to our Master Circular RBI/ 2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD. Mobile Banking.No.2/02.23.001/2014-15
RBI/2014-15/337 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1017/02.23.001/2014-2015 December 04, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks Madam /Dear Sir Mobile Banking Transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks A reference is invited to our Master Circular RBI/ 2014-15/104 DPSS.CO.PD. Mobile Banking.No.2/02.23.001/2014-15
Nov 28, 2014
Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) - Guidelines (Updated as on May 26, 2022)
RBI/2014-15/327 DPSS.CO.PD. No. 940/02.27.020/2014-2015 November 28, 2014 (Updated as on May 26, 2022) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All System Providers, System Participants and any other prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBP
RBI/2014-15/327 DPSS.CO.PD. No. 940/02.27.020/2014-2015 November 28, 2014 (Updated as on May 26, 2022) The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks All System Providers, System Participants and any other prospective Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBP
Nov 20, 2014
Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts
RBI/2014-15/308 DBR.Dir.BC.No.47/13.03.00/2014-15 November 20, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.53/13.10.00/2002-03 dated December 26, 2002 on ‘Minimum Balance in Savings Bank Accounts’ advising banks to inform customers, in a transparent manner, regarding the requirement of minimum balance in savings bank ac
RBI/2014-15/308 DBR.Dir.BC.No.47/13.03.00/2014-15 November 20, 2014 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.BC.53/13.10.00/2002-03 dated December 26, 2002 on ‘Minimum Balance in Savings Bank Accounts’ advising banks to inform customers, in a transparent manner, regarding the requirement of minimum balance in savings bank ac
Aug 22, 2014
Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures related to Card Not Present (CNP) transactions
RBI/2014-15/190 DPSS.PD.CO. No.371/02.14.003/2014-2015 August 22, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures related to Card Not Present (CNP) transactions Please refer to our circulars RBI/DPSS No. 1501 / 02.14.003
RBI/2014-15/190 DPSS.PD.CO. No.371/02.14.003/2014-2015 August 22, 2014 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks / District Central Co-operative Banks/Authorised Card Payment Networks Madam / Dear Sir Security Issues and Risk mitigation measures related to Card Not Present (CNP) transactions Please refer to our circulars RBI/DPSS No. 1501 / 02.14.003
Jun 10, 2014
Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) /Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Clarification on Proof of Address - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
RBI/2012-13/636 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No. 69 /14.01.062/2013-14 June 10, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) /Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Clarification on Proof of Address - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to paragraph 2.4 (e), paragraph
RBI/2012-13/636 UBD.BPD (PCB) Cir. No. 69 /14.01.062/2013-14 June 10, 2014 The Chief Executive Officer All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) /Obligation of banks under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 – Clarification on Proof of Address - Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) Please refer to paragraph 2.4 (e), paragraph
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