A new Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directive comes into effect on Friday (October 31) requiring all banks to shift their official websites to the ‘.bank.in’ domain. The move aims to enhance cybersecurity, protect customers from phishing scams, and strengthen trust in digital banking.

Under the new rule, only RBI-regulated banks can register and use the ‘.bank.in’ domain.

The change means that starting today, customers visiting their bank websites will notice updated URLs ending with “.bank.in.” Top private sector lenders, including ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, have already completed the migration.

Why the change matters

The RBI’s mandate follows a rise in online payment frauds and fake banking websites. The exclusive domain will serve as a verified digital

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