HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and Other Banks Migrate Their Domain Structure to .bank.in

India’s leading banks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI) have started migrating their official websites to the new and more secure .bank.in domain. The move follows a directive issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which had asked all banks to complete the transition by 31 October 2025 to curb digital fraud and strengthen online banking security.

The updated domain structure is being implemented under the supervision of the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), the authorised body managing .bank.in registrations.

PIB Fact Check Confirms RBI’s April Directive

Earlier this year, social media posts claimed that banks had been instructed to shift to the .bank.in domain, causing confusion among customers. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check team has since verified that the claim is accurate.

It confirmed that the RBI issued a circular on 22 April 2025, clearly directing banks to migrate their existing domains to the dedicated .bank.in extension. It also reiterated that IDRBT is the only authorised authority for registering and managing the domain.

What Does the RBI Circular Highlight?

In the circular, the RBI stated that the .bank.in domain would be rolled out through IDRBT, which has the approval of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Banks have been advised to contact IDRBT to initiate their migration. The institute is currently guiding banks through application, verification and technical onboarding to ensure a seamless transition.

Why Are Banks Moving to ‘.bank.in’?

The .bank.in domain has been created exclusively for regulated Indian banks. The new structure is designed to:

• strengthen online trust
• reduce phishing attempts
• prevent fake bank website scams
• improve user safety during digital payments

With cyber fraud cases rising across the country, the transition is seen as a crucial step towards improving the security of India’s digital banking ecosystem.

Which Banks Have Already Updated Their Domains?

Several top banks have either completed or initiated their migration to the new domain. Examples include:

• HDFC Bank: hdfc.bank.in
• ICICI Bank: icici.bank.in
• State Bank of India: sbi.bank.in
• Axis Bank: axis.bank.in
• Punjab National Bank: pnb.bank.in
• Bank of Baroda: bankofbaroda.bank.in
• Yes Bank: yes.bank.in
• Bandhan Bank: bandhan.bank.in

More banks are expected to update their public-facing websites over the coming months as adoption speeds up.

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Conclusion

With major private and public sector banks already shifting to .bank.in, the transition is gaining significant momentum. As the October 2025 deadline approaches, the migration is expected to enhance digital banking safety nationwide and help customers confidently identify genuine bank websites.

This change marks a major milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity infrastructure and protect millions of online banking users.

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