RBI introduces ‘bank.in’ and ‘fin.in’ domains to enhance digital banking security and combat fraud. From April 2025, all Indian banks will operate under ‘bank.in’ for easy identification for users across the nation.

In a bid to tackle cyber security threats and rising instances of digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce the ‘bank.in’ exclusive Internet domain for all Indian banks.

RBI launches "bank.in" and "fin.in" domains to prevent digital fraud, with AFA enhancing online transaction security.

To strengthen security further, the RBI will extend the additional factor of authentication for digital payments to online international transactions involving offshore merchants.

This initiative aims to reduce cyber security threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial services, thereby enhancing trust in digital banking and payment services,

The RBI Governor, while unveiling the last bi-monthly monetary policy of this fiscal year, said registrations for 'bank.in' will commence from April 2025