SBI Enhances NRI Account Opening with TAB-Based Digital Onboarding
The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a TAB-based end-to-end digital onboarding process for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to streamline the opening of Non-Resident External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts. This initiative, launched on January 2, 2025, aims to eliminate physical paperwork and expedite account setup through digital document verification.
Digital Document Verification: The process allows for the digital verification of documents, reducing the need for physical paperwork and enhancing efficiency.
Availability Across Branches: This service is available at SBI branches across India and select foreign offices, providing greater accessibility to NRIs.
Enhanced Customer Convenience: By leveraging technology, the bank aims to offer a seamless and efficient account opening experience for NRIs.
This initiative underscores SBI’s commitment to integrating advanced technology into its services, aiming to set new standards for global banking efficiency and accessibility.
Customers can monitor their application status in real-time, ensuring transparency and keeping them informed throughout the process.
SBI has integrated e-KYC services into this digital onboarding process. By capturing customers’ fingerprints, the bank verifies identity and address details through the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), enhancing security and accuracy in customer verification.
SBI’s adoption of digital solutions for customer onboarding dates back to 2013 when it launched the Tab Banking service for resident Indian customers. This service allowed bank representatives to visit customers’ residences to complete account opening formalities using tablets.
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | SBI launched a TAB-based digital onboarding process for NRIs to open NRE and NRO accounts, eliminating physical paperwork via digital document verification. Accessible in India and select international branches. |
| Service Launched By | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Purpose | Streamline and digitize the account-opening process for NRIs. |
| Key Feature | Digital document verification replaces physical paperwork. |
| Accessibility | Available across all SBI branches in India and select international offices. |
| NRE Account | Non-Resident External account for managing income earned outside India. |
| NRO Account | Non-Resident Ordinary account for income earned in India. |
| Founded (SBI) | July 1, 1955 |
| Headquarters (SBI) | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Chairman (SBI) | Challa Sreenivasulu Setty |
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