Bandhan Bank appointed as RBI’s Agency Bank

The appointment would allow Bandhan Bank, one of India’s youngest universal Banks with inclusive banking at its core, to undertake Government business on behalf of the RBI.

With this, Bandhan Bank joins ranks with a few other scheduled private sector banks to be empanelled as Agency Banks of the RBI.

As an Agency Bank of the RBI, authorised to undertake government business, Bandhan Bank will be able to handle transactions related to the collection of state taxes and revenue receipts such as GST and VAT; a collection of stamp duty and pension payments on behalf of central and state governments.

The Bank’s extensive branch network, especially in rural and semi-urban areas; state-of-the-art products and services; and digital banking capabilities, will help it discharge its duties effectively by bringing governments and citizens closer to each other.

Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bandhan Bank, said, "Since its launch six years ago, Bandhan Bank has been dedicated to bringing millions of Indians into the fold of formal financial services and catalysing the creation of sustainable livelihoods.

"The RBI’s decision to authorise Bandhan Bank to undertake Government business as an Agency Bank will further help us contribute to nation-building, and we thank the RBI for this approval. Bandhan Bank enjoys the trust of over 2.4 crore customers and, now, we have the opportunity to serve the government with our banking services. We are indeed grateful for this opportunity."