The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is introducing an exclusive '.bank.in' internet domain for all banks to combat rising digital fraud and improve cybersecurity. This move aims to build greater public trust in digital banking and payment systems. Banks are required to migrate to this new domain by 31st October 2025, with the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) managing the registration process.
In a strategic move to curb digital fraud and bolster cybersecurity in India's financial sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the operational rollout of the exclusive Internet domain '.bank.in' for all banking institutions. This decision follows the RBI's Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 7, 2025, which outlined the plan to introduce dedicated domain extensions to enhance trust and transparency in digital banking.
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FAQ :
The RBI is introducing the '.bank.in' domain to curb digital fraud, bolster cybersecurity, and enhance public confidence in the financial sector's digital services.
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) has been authorised by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) to serve as the exclusive registrar for the '.bank.in' domain.
All banks are advised to complete their migration to the '.bank.in' domain no later than October 31, 2025.
Banks can contact the IDRBT at sahyog@idrbt.ac.in to begin the registration process and receive guidance on the application and migration.
The main goal is to strengthen the cybersecurity framework and increase trust and transparency in digital banking and payment systems.