Bank Utils for Students

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Finding Your IFSC as a New Account Holder

Your IFSC is an 11-character code on: (1) the top-left of any cheque leaf, (2) the first page of your passbook, (3) your banking app under Account Details. You need it for scholarship forms (NSP, PFMS), NACH mandates, and any NEFT transfer to you.

Setting Up UPI

Download your bank's UPI app (or PhonePe/GPay), link your account, set a 6-digit PIN, and get a VPA like name@bankcode. Use UPI for splitting hostel expenses, paying canteen vendors, and receiving part-time payments.

Scholarship Form Requirements

Government scholarship portals require account number + IFSC + MICR (9-digit code from the bottom of your cheque leaf). Get all three from your passbook or cancelled cheque—never type from memory. One wrong character delays disbursement by weeks.

Safety Rules

• Never share your ATM PIN, net banking password, or UPI PIN with anyone
• A UPI collect request means you are being asked to send money—verify carefully before entering PIN
• Bank Utils is read-only and never asks for your credentials

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