How to Activate Net Banking in SBI

Internet Banking is available at all State Bank of India branches . Customers with at least one account can now register for retail Internet banking online . After opening a bank account with SBI , you can self- register for net banking in the case of single account holders with an SBI ATM card . Joint account holders can contact their banks to complete the formalities .

• Go to SBI Net Banking’s home page , i.e. , onlinesbi.com .
• Click on ‘New User Registration / Activation’ link .

• After that , fill out the information asked in the form that opens . This includes your account number , CIF number , Branch code , country , registered mobile number , facility required and then click on the submit button .

• You will receive an OTP (One Time Password )on your registered mobile number . You have to enter it .

• Select ATM card to activate the service . If you don’t have an ATM , your branch will complete further registration process for you .

• Take note of the temporary username and establish a login password ( the password should be eight characters long , a combination of upper and lower case letters , at least one number , and one special character ) , then re -enter the password and click submit to finish the registration process .

• Log in with a temporary username and a password that is newly established .

• Create a username of your choice . That would be your permanent username .

• Accept the stated terms and conditions . Then create a profile password and a login password to set . Then select hint questions and answer them .

• Then , enter your date of birth , place of birth and the registered mobile number .

• You will find a link called ‘Account Summary’. Click on that to see all the accounts mapped out with your account .

• If you have ” View Only Rights ,” contact your branch with a printout of your online registration process to activate your ” transaction rights “.

Things to Keep in Mind when Activating a Net Banking Account in SBI

• Keep your ATM card handy when you sign up for net banking .

• In the registration form ,provide the same mobile number that you used in the account opening form .
• Keep your passbook and cheque book with you at all times . Passbook will provide you with the majority of the information you need , such as your account number , CIF number , and branch information .

• Never give out your account information to anyone.

• Never give out your OTP ( One Time Password ) to anyone . If you disclose your OTP with unknown people , you may lose money from your account .

• Choose a password and hint response that is easy for you to remember but difficult for anyone else to guess .

• If you have any doubts , go directly to the SBI branch where you created the account .

• Never give out your bank account information , net banking user id , password  , or OTP over the phone or over email .