GSTN issued advisory on Bank Account Validation



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The GST Network (GSTN) has now integrated a bank account validation feature into the GST System. This new functionality aims to ensure that the bank account details provided by taxpayers are accurate. Taxpayers can check the validation status on their FO portal under 'My Profile' and will also receive notifications via email and mobile. The system will display one of four status types for each bank account, with specific guidance provided for 'Failure' and 'Success With Remark' statuses.

Dear Valued Tax Payers,

1. GSTN is pleased to inform you that the functionality for bank account validation is now integrated with the GST System. This feature is introduced to ensure that the bank accounts provided by the Tax Payer is correct.

2. The bank account validation status can be seen under the Dashboard ----> My Profile -------> Bank Account Status tab in the FO portal. Tax Payers will also receive the bank account status detail on registered email and mobile number immediately after the validation is performed for his declared bank account.

GST Bank Account Validation Now Live: Check Your Status

3. Post validation, any bank account number in the database would have one status out of the below mentioned four status types. The exact details of the accounts can be seen by hovering mouse over these icons in the Tax Payers' dashboard in FO Portal.

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4. Whenever, the Tax Payer is shown 'Failure' icon with further details such as

  • The entered PAN number is invalid.
  • PAN not available in the concerned bank account.
  • PAN Registered under GSTIN, and the PAN maintained in the Bank Account are not same.
  • IFSC code entered for the bank account details is invalid.


In these cases, the Tax Payer is expected to ensure that he has entered correct bank details and the KYC is completed by bank for his bank account.

5. Whenever, the Tax Payer is shown, the status of his bank account as 'Success With Remark' icon with details "The account cannot be validated since the bank is not integrated with NPCI for online bank account validation", the Tax Payer should provide alternate bank account number so that it can be revalidated to expedite further online processes.

6. If the account status is shown as "Pending for Validation" then please wait since the account will be validated by NPCI.

7. The Tax Payer at any time can add/delete the bank account details and new account details will be validated.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Team GSTN

FAQ :

The GST Network has integrated a functionality to validate bank account details provided by taxpayers to ensure accuracy.

You can check your bank account validation status on the FO portal under the Dashboard -> My Profile -> Bank Account Status tab. You will also receive notifications via email and registered mobile number.

If validation fails, it could be due to an invalid PAN, PAN mismatch with the bank account, or an incorrect IFSC code. You need to ensure your bank details are correct and KYC is completed with your bank.

This status means the bank is not integrated with NPCI for online validation. You should provide an alternate bank account for revalidation.

If the status is 'Pending for Validation', please wait as the account will be validated by NPCI.

Yes, taxpayers can add or delete bank account details at any time, and new account details will be validated.




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