RBI Rule Alert: All Bank URLs To Now End With 'Bank.In' — Video Details New Scam, Know How To Protect Your Money

As more people turn to online banking, scammers are finding new ways to target unsuspecting users. Many individuals fall prey to links and messages that appear completely legitimate, making it increasingly

difficult to distinguish between what is genuine and what poses a threat.

Recently, a video has been gaining attention online, highlighting an important update about banking websites. It explains how customers can verify authentic bank portals and avoid falling victim to fraudsters’ traps. The video also underscores a new initiative by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at enhancing online banking security.

Important Update On Bank Website Domains

The clip begins with, “There is a recent update from RBI which you all must be aware of.” The speaker mentions banks like HDFC, SBI, ICICI and Kotak Mahindra and pointed out a major change in website addresses.

“If you are user of any of these banks, then you should know that all the bank websites have now moved to a new called ‘.bank.in.’ This means if you’re a user of HDFC, the new banking website will be HDFC.bank.in, and similarly with other banks like ICICI.bank.in,” he said.

He adds that any URLs ending with .com, .in, .net, or any domain other than .bank.in should be considered suspicious. Users are advised not to click on these links or share their banking credentials there.

Email Security

The video also focuses on emails: “All the banking emails you receive should come from the same domain – @yourbankname.bank.in.” Previously, websites like HDFCsecure.com or ICICIlogin.net were used by scammers to trick users. The .bank.in domain is restricted to RBI-registered banks only which reduces the chance of fraud.

Warnings About Possible Scams

The man further cautions viewers about how scams can spiral around this new change, saying, “You will soon receive in this coming one or two days a lot of SMS saying you need to update your bank details, click on this link immediately. Understand that it is a scam.”

The caption shared along with the post reads, “Beware of new scam.”

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Viewers Call Video ‘A Must-Watch’

The video has drawn attention online, where viewers considered the information valuable and worth sharing.

One user commented, “This is good information and everyone must know this.”

Another called it “Important,” while someone else wrote, “take a note.”

“Must watch post,” read another comment.

RBI’s Role In Enhancing Security

RBI had instructed all banks, payment operators and financial institutions to transition their net banking portals to the .bank.in domain by October 31, 2025. With this deadline now passed, nearly all banks have updated their websites simultaneously.

Although the change may seem sudden to some users, it is part of a broader RBI initiative aimed at protecting customers from scams and phishing attacks.