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5 Best Mobile Banking App in India 2025

Shitanshu Kapadia
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5 Best Mobile Banking App in India 2025

Usage of mobile banking app is growing. Mobile banking app provides ease, flexibility, and speed while performing transactions. Most of the people in India are moving away with traditional banking & adopting mobile banking.

Almost every private sector bank and PSU bank is offering a mobile banking app for performing transactions on the move. This eliminates the need for a computer, laptop, and physical visit to the bank for performing banking transactions. Once you download and install a mobile banking app on your mobile you will be able to perform all banking transactions at your convenience.

In this post, I will share a list of 5 Best Mobile Banking Apps in India 2025 along with criteria for the selection.

Mobile Banking App

How to select the Best Mobile Banking App?

You need to consider the following factors while selecting the best mobile banking app.

Security

Security is on the top of the list while evaluating mobile banking apps. The banking app should be secured with two-factor authentication. If possible banking app should provide bio-metric authentication.

Ease of Use

The first important factor for consideration while evaluating a mobile banking app is ease of use. The mobile app should be user-friendly and easy to use. The navigation (menus) should be logically designed and with clear labeling.

Traditional banking facilities

Mobile apps should offer traditional banking facilities such as ATM card issue, card block, PIN generation, balance inquiries, cheque book requests etc.

Payment Options

The best mobile banking app should provide multiple payment options such as IMPS, NEFT, QR Code payment, BHIM UPI payment, and QR code payment. It will help in making payments using the mobile app easily. 

Biller registration

The app should provide a facility for biller registration and remembering the biller/beneficiary while making a transaction. All transactions and bill payments via the app should be easy and free.

Other Features

Additional desirable features in a mobile app are credit card management, ATM locator, rail ticket booking, hotel flight, and movie ticket booking etc.

Tracking Finance

The app should provide the facility for tracking your finances effectively. It is desirable to have a dashboard view showing your income and expenses.

Notification & Alerts

All alerts and notifications should be notified in the mobile notification center. The mobile app should provide a facility to turn off notifications.

Also Read – 10 Best Mutual Fund Mobile Apps for Investment & Portfolio Tracking

5 Best Mobile Banking App in India 2025

ICICI Bank iMobile

ICICI Bank iMobile is one of the best mobile banking apps. iMobile offers 200 banking and informational services on the fingertips. Easy navigation via grid architecture and enhance security via 2FA (two-factor authentication) makes iMobile different compared to other banking mobile apps. Key features of ICICI Banki iMobile app are given below.

  • Pay and collect money via UPI, IMPS, NEFT, QR Code.
  • Check bank balance and detail statement on mobile.
  • Bill payment and recharge on the move.
  • Credit card and loan account management on mobile.
  • Blocking credit card from the app.
  • Investment and insurance management such as mutual fund, FD, IPO via app.
  • Two-factor authentication at the time of fund transfer.
  • Travel booking including railway, taxi and hotel booking via app.
  • Advance tax payment feature.
  • Special application iWare to view transactions on a smartwatch.

YONO Lite SBI

YONO Lite SBI is a mobile banking app for the SBI account holders. Earlier this app was known as SBI Anywhere personal. This app supports English, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati and Punjabi languages. It is safe and easy to use app with a lot of features. In addition to click-based transactions, you can also use voice-assisted transactions in this app. Key facilities offered by YONO Lite SBI are given below.

  • Transfer money using RTGS/NEFT/IMPS and QR Code.
  • Transfer money to mobile number or email id using mCash.
  • Basic transaction such as mini statement/passbook etc.
  • Voice assisted transaction facility for balance enquiry, bill payment etc.
  • Opening or closing fixed deposits using mobile app.
  • Bill payment and recharge facility.
  • Schedule transactions facility.
  • Smartwatch banking facility available.

Axis Mobile

Axis Mobile is easy to use a safe and secure mobile banking application. This application supports more than 100 features and services for the banking need. Axis Mobile has a very good rating from the end-users on the Google Play. Key features offered by Axis Mobile App are given below.

  • Easy to use dashboard for all axis bank accounts.
  • Make payment via IMPS, UPI, QR Code.
  • Spend analyzer feature
  • Accessibility to credit card, loan, deposit, demat and mutual funds.
  • Schedule and Auto Pay bill using mobile app.
  • Personalized the accounts and payee added to app.
  • Personalization of side menu by adding a picture.
  • Six digit mPIN for enhancing security. 

Bank of Baroda M-Connect Plus

M-Connect Plus is an official mobile application for the Bank of Baroda customers. M-Connect Plus offers rich features and a unique facility of cardless cash withdrawal. Facilities offered by M-Connect Plus are given below.

  • Support of multiple regional languages.
  • Fund transfer using NEFT and IMPS.
  • Fixed deposit and recurring deposit opening.
  • Bill payment and recharge facility.
  • 360-degree view of accounts.
  • Other services such as ATM Locator, TDS certificate, account statement etc.

HDFC Bank MobileBanking App

HDFC Bank MobileBanking is best mobile banking app. HDFC MobileBanking app makes your life easy as you can perform 120+ banking transactions on the move. Easy navigation and enhance security are added advantages of this app. The facility provided by HDFC MobileBanking App are given below.

  • Login in secure manner using Face ID.
  • View and update saving account, fixed deposit, credit card outstanding.
  • Payment transfer and Auto bill payment facility.
  • Check demat balances and invest on the move.
  • Download e-TDS certificate.
  • Instantly open fixed deposit or recurring deposit.

Tips while using mobile banking app

The usage of mobile banking app provides ease and convenience however it comes with its own security risks. If you are using mobile banking app here are few tips that will surely help to secure yourself from hacker.

Keep your mobile banking app updated

The app developer release updated version of app with new features, bug fixes and security fixes time to time. You should keep your mobile banking app updated as and when new version is released. It is good idea to give special app permission to install the latest updates automatically.

Avoid use of public Wi-Fi network

The public Wi-Fi network is risky in nature. The public Wi-Fi network might be infected with Trojan or hidden virus that can take away valuable information from your device. Thus you should avoid usage of public Wi-Fi network while making banking transaction via mobile app.

Never store/share your login credential

You should never store or share your login credential (password, pin) in the handset. Saving credential while logging to app is bad idea. It will lead to big security risk.

Use of biometric login/security

It is advisable to make use of biometric login security (if possible). It will help in securing mobile banking app from misuse.

Clear data periodically

Make sure to clear data stored in the application periodically. It will help you to avoid leakage of sensitive information. However, once you clear data it will remove options set for the application and you need to reset all settings.

Don’t save sensitive information

You should not store any sensitive information in your banking app such as credit card/debit card number, CVV, net banking password in your mobile app.

How to place Income Tax Refund reissue request Online?

Shitanshu Kapadia
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How to place Income Tax Refund reissue request Online?

As you are reading this post, you must be waiting for your Income Tax Refund. No worries, I will try to help you in solving your income tax refund queries. I will also share the procedure of placing Income Tax Refund reissue request online.

You must be aware that from March 2019 onwards income tax department has changed the rule of issuing refund cheques. Income tax refunds will be now issued via electronically route only (e-refund). There are two perquisites conditions to successfully receive your refund.

  • Your PAN should be linked to the bank account saving, current or overdraft account. E-refund will be credited in this account.
  • Your bank account should be pre-validated on the income tax e-filing portal.

What is Income Tax Refund? 

The Income Tax Refund means payback or repayment of money by the IT department. Suppose you have paid additional tax compared to your actual tax liability in the financial year, you are eligible to receive the income tax refund. The additional tax payment may be due to TDS deducted by employer, self-assessment or tax deducted by a bank or other institution on FD and other interest income. As a taxpayer, you will get refund only after processing of income tax return for the financial year for which refund is applicable.  

The intimation about Income tax refund will be sent via SMS and email to the taxpayer. The intimation contains the message “Refund for Ack No: 3863346346 for PAN: XXXXX, AY 2017-18 has been issued by CPC, kindly check the status on Link after 3 days”. Taxpayer can click on the link given and check the status of a refund.  

Apart from the above method, there are other two ways of checking income tax refund status. Please refer to section given below for more details. 

Also Read – How to pre-validate bank account for Income Tax e-refund?

How to check Income tax refund status?

Two ways of checking Income Tax refund status are given below.

TIN NSDL Website 

The status of refund can be viewed on TIN NSDL website only after 10 days of issuing refund. Steps are given below.

  • Visit NSDL website – https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/oltas/refund-status-pan.html
  • Enter PAN Number and Assessment year for which refund is issued.
  • Enter Captcha Code and click on proceed button.
  • You will be able to see refund status on the screen.
  • You may get a message “No records found” if a refund is not sent or details are not available on the portal.

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Income Tax E-filing Website

You will be able to track income tax refund on e-filing portal also. The steps for tracking income tax refund on e-filing portal are given below.

  • Visit the Income tax e-filing website –  https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
  • Login using PAN, password, and captcha code.
  • Click on “View Returns/Forms”.
  • Select the Income-tax return and relevant assessment year for which you want to check the refund status.
  • Click on the acknowledgment number hyperlink.
  • You will be able to see the popup on the screen containing complete information about ITR Processing and refund status.

You will also be able to see the mode of payment and reason for refund failure if any.

The typical reason for refund failure would be –

  • The Bank account is closed
  • Operation in the bank account is restricted or on hold
  • Account details are incorrect
  • The account holder may be deceased
  • Wrong IFSC code given while filing ITR

The system will also send SMS on your registered mobile number in case of failure of refund.

 How to place Income Tax Refund reissue request Online?

In case after checking the Income tax refund you find that refund failed due to any of the reasons mentioned above, you can file a request of a reissue of the refund via the e-filing portal easily. Step by step method to place a request for reissuing income tax refund is given below.

refund reissue

  1. Visit the Income tax department e-filing portal.
  2. Log in using your PAN card and password after entering the captcha text.
  3. Click on “My Account” and go to the “Services” menu.
  4. Click on the “Refund Reissue” and click on the “Submit” button.
  5. You will be able to see PAN card number, return type, AY, Acknowledgement number, communication reference and reason for the denial of return.
  6. Click on the “Submit” hyperlink. You will be able to see all pre-validated bank account with EVC enabled on the screen.
  7. Validate your account details including IFSC code, account type, and account number and click on the “Continue”.
  8. In case no pre-validated bank account found, the system will redirect you to a new page for prevalidation of bank account. You need to enter all the details about the new bank account where you want a refund to be credited.
  9. Click “OK” on the popup box to proceed further. A system will ask you to e-verify details by EVC or Aadhaar based OTP.
  10. Once you complete the authentication you will be able to see the message for successful filing of refund request.

You will be able to see the status of the newly generated request by going to “My Account” and selecting the request type “View Request”.

Over to you –

Have you faced any issue related to Income Tax refund?

Do you find the above process of reissuing refund helpful?

Do share your experience in the comment section given below.

Two Wheeler Insurance Policy Renewal & Purchase

Shitanshu Kapadia
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Two Wheeler Insurance Policy Renewal & Purchase

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Two Wheeler Insurance Policy has suddenly become a talk of the town. This is mainly due to amendment in motor vehicle act 2019 & traffic police fines for violations. As per new law, if you are caught driving the uninsured vehicle you need to pay the penalty of Rs.2000. If you are unable to pay fine you need to undergo imprisonment up to 3 months. This is for the first-time offense. In case you are caught driving uninsured vehicle for the second-time penalty is double Rs.4000.

The only way to save yourself from the penalty is to buy an insurance policy for your vehicle. It is generally seen that for two-wheeler insurance is purchased only once at the time of buying a vehicle. After year general tendency is not to renew the two-wheeler insurance policy. But, now as a hefty penalty is imposed on uninsured vehicle people will surely renew or purchase the two-wheeler insurance policy.

If you are planning to renew your two-wheeler insurance policy or planning to purchase two-wheeler insurance to avoid penalties, you are at the right place. In this post, I will share “Best Ways to renew two wheeler Insurance” along with the name of a few best online bike insurance companies.

Types of Two-Wheeler Insurance in India

There are two types of two-wheeler insurance policy.

 Third-Party Liability Insurance

 Third-party liability insurance is mandatory insurance cover as per law. This type of insurance policy covers damage or loss arises due to accident to the third party or property. This type of policy does not cover any loss or damage to the insurer vehicle. It is a low-cost insurance policy.

 Comprehensive Policy

A comprehensive policy is complete coverage policy. This type of policy provides complete coverage to the policyholder. It provides complete protection including own bike damage cover and third party liability coverage. This policy also covers bike theft. The cost of this policy is slightly higher.

Ways for buying Two-wheeler Insurance in India

The process of buying two-wheeler insurance in India is very easy. There are three ways to purchase a two-wheeler insurance policy. You can buy this policy offline, online or via online web aggregators.

Offline Purchase

The conventional route of buying two-wheeler insurance is via an offline process. In this process, you need to visit an insurance company or insurance agent. You need to submit documents and cheque for the premium amount. The entire process is time consuming, tedious and costly. You will be paying a higher premium amount as insurance agent payment is also involved. The physical policy will be sent to your mailing address. 

Online Purchase from Insurance company website 

Another way of buying two-wheeler insurance is online purchase from the insurance company website. In this process, you need to directly visit the insurance company website and select insurance which you need to purchase. You need to be careful about what type of insurance you are purchasing and features offered by the company. In this option payment of premium will be made online and e-copy of policy will be sent to your email address. It is the fast, easy and convenient option of buying an insurance policy. 

Online Purchase from Web Aggregators 

Next way to purchase a two-wheeler insurance policy is via online web aggregator. There are multiple online web aggregators in India. The web aggregators offer the facility of comparing various plans online. You can take an informed decision after comparing various plans using web aggregators. 

How to select the Best Two Wheeler Insurance Policy?

To select Best Two Wheeler Insurance Policy, you need to consider the following important points.

Types of Insurance Policy 

The first thing to check is the type of insurance policy sold by the insurance company. As discussed earlier, it is mandatory to purchase third party insurance cover. However, if you can afford a comprehensive cover you should go for the comprehensive insurance plan.

Insured Declared value offered 

The premium of the insurance policy is decided based on IDV( Insured Declared Value). If IDV is high premium applicable for the policy is high. So, when you receive the proposal for renewal/purchase of bike insurance policy you should check IDV offered by the insurance company.

Premium Amount 

The next point to consider while buying a bike insurance policy is the premium amount. Generally, people go for a policy with a lower premium rate. However, you should compare features offered by the insurance company before taking a call.

Add on & Riders 

Add on & riders separately priced item. Add on & riders are of different types such as engine coverage, roadside assistant, personal accident cover, medical expense etc. You must evaluate insurance offer based on add on and riders offered & your requirement.

No claim bonus (NCB) 

No claim bonus is a discount in premium offered by the insurance company. This discount is offered only if the vehicle owner has not made a single claim during the term of insurance. You must consider NCB facility while buying a new insurance policy.

Claim process  

The process of raising a claim should be easy and customer friendly. Most of the company disclose their claim process on the website. You must go through this process and select the company with the easy claim process.

Zero Depreciation  

Zero Depreciation provides complete coverage. In zero depreciation insurance company will make payment of the entire cost of the body including plastic for replacement. If zero depreciation cover is not taken policyholder needs to pay 50% from his pocket for part replacement in case of an accident. You should keep this point in mind while buying bike insurance. 

Best Online Bike Insurance Companies

Based on the various points mentioned above and market reputation few recommended bike insurance companies are given below. 

  1. Bharti AXA Insurance
  2. HDFC Ergo Insurance 
  3. IFFCO Tokio Insurance 
  4. Reliance Insurance 
  5. Bajaj Allianz Insurance

For more information and key features details please go through a complete article on “Top Bike Insurance Policy in India 2019-20“

Over to you

Have you purchased a two-wheeler insurance policy in the recent past? Which points did you consider while renewing auto insurance policy?

Do share your queries and experience in the comment section given below.

How to Submit Form 15G for EPF Withdrawal Online?

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How to Submit Form 15G for EPF Withdrawal Online?

You can submit form 15G for EPF withdrawal online. This facility is available on the unified member portal. You must be aware that TDS is applicable on the EPF withdrawal amount if you are withdrawing EPF before 5 years of contribution to the EPF. As an exception if your income is below the taxable limit you can submit self-declaration form 15G to stop TDS deduction. In this post, I will share the process of submitting form 15G for EPF withdrawal online.

So, if you are planning to withdraw EPF online at unified member portal, continue reading. I am sure most of your query related to form 15G, 15H and TDS withdrawal on EPF will be resolved after reading this post. 

Also Read – How to update KYC EPF UAN Online?

Form 15G, 15H & TDS Rule on EPF Withdrawal 

Form 15G 

Form 15G/Form 15H are forms submitted to the concern authority for not deducting TDS for the specified income. These forms can be used for receipt of any payment such as interest received on the bank fixed deposit, rent income, insurance commission, and EPF withdrawal. Form 15G is for Indian resident with age below 60 years. The same form can be used for HUF. If age of resident is above 60 years Form 15H to be used.

EPF Withdrawal

EPF withdrawal is allowed under specific condition. As per rule if an individual is not in employment for two months after resigning from his job he/she can withdraw full EPF amount. In addition to this partial EPF withdrawal is also allowed under conditions such as marriage, education, home renovation, repayment of home loan and medical problems. 

TDS Rule on EPF Withdrawal  

As per current law, if you are doing EPF withdrawal without completion of five consecutive years of services TDS is applicable on the withdrawn amount. The amount considered for TDS under this case would be employer’s contribution and interest earned on that. There are four components of EPF.

  • Subscriber’s (Employee) contribution
  • Employer’s contribution
  • Interest earned on subscriber’s contribution.
  • Interest earned on Employer’s contribution.

The tax is applicable only on the employer’s contribution and interest. The subscriber contribution and interest earned is not taxable. The employer’s contribution will be taken under head “Salary” and interest component under “income from other sources”.

TDS applicable on EPF withdrawal is @10% if PAN card is submitted by the subscriber. If PAN card is not submitted TDS to be deducted @34.608%.

TDS on EPF withdrawal is deducted only if withdrawal amount is more than Rs.50,000. If your income for that financial year is lesser than taxable limit you can submit form 15G or 15H. The step to fill up and submit form 15G online on EPF portal. 

How to submit Form 15G for EPF withdrawal online? 

Step by step guide to submit Form 15G for EPF withdrawal online are given below.

  • Login to unified member portal – UAN Portal. You need to use UAN number and password for login.
  • From top menu bar click on online services > Claim (Form 31,19,10C)

 

  • You will be able to see your profile information such as name, date of birth, mobile number, PAN number.
  • You need to verify your bank account by entering last four digits of account number.
  • System will popup notification to verify your bank account stating claimed amount will be credited to mention bank account.
  • Now click on proceed for online claim. In the next page you need to select claim option. By default you will be able to see “PF Advance FORM-31” option.
  • If you have resigned from job and your EPF account is marked with reason of leaving service, you will be able to see option of “Only PF Withdrawal FORM 19).
  • Below this option you will be able to see option to Upload Form 15G.

EPF withdrawal form 15G

You need to get copy of Form 15G and fill up Part 1 and upload it in the PDF format.

How to fill Form 15G for EPF withdrawal?

  • Download the Form 15G in PDF format from here.
  • Fill up Part 1. You need not to fill up Part 2.
  • In Part 1, you need to fill up details such as name as per PAN, PAN number, Status, previous year, residential status, address.
  • You also need to mention estimated income for which declaration is made and estimated total income. You will be able to get estimated EPF income amount from EPF passbook.
  • You need to provide nature of income and section under which tax is deductible.
  • Once you are done you need to sign form 15G.
  • You need to upload filled form 15G as per steps given above.

FAQ about 15G for EPF withdrawal  

  1. TDS on EPF withdrawal is applicable under which condition?

TDS on EPF withdrawal is applicable only if you withdraw from EPF before completing 5 years of continuous services. The tenure of 5 years includes previous employer also. You need to calculate exact 5 years. No grace is allowed if duration is shorter compared to 5 years.

  1. EPF partial withdrawal is allowed or not?

EPF partial withdrawal is allowed. You can withdraw EPF online as well as offline. The purpose for which EPF advance given are construction of house, medical problem, marriage, natural calamities, power cut, purchase of handicap equipment and for higher education.

  1. How much time it takes for EPF withdrawal?

Timeline for EPF withdrawal is not fixed. However, it generally takes 5-30 days for EPF withdrawal after applying it online.

  1. How to track EPF withdrawal claim status?

You can track EPF withdrawal claim status online from unified portal. You need to click on Online Service > Track claim status to get status of your claim.

  1. What to do in case any help is required?

In case you are finding any difficulty in applying for online EPF withdrawal you can contact helpdesk on 1800 11 8005. You can also send email to employeefeedback@epfindia.gov.in

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