WhatsApp banking refers to the use of the popular messaging application WhatsApp for banking-related services. Many banks around the world have embraced the use of WhatsApp as a convenient and accessible channel for their customers to engage with their banking services. With WhatsApp banking, customers can perform various banking activities through the messaging app, such as checking account balances or requesting account statements.
Similarly, State Bank of India (SBI) WhatsApp Banking is a service that allows you to access your SBI bank account through WhatsApp. You can use it to check your balance, view your mini statement and more.
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SBI WhatsApp Banking
As per the information available on the official website of SBI, following are the services users get after they avail the service;
- Get Balance(*Additional features for sole Proprietors CC OD A/cs: Book Balance, Account renewal date, Stock Statement expiry Date)
- Mini statement
- Pension slip service
- Information on Loan products (Home loan, Car loan, Gold loan, Personal loan, Educational loan) – FAQ and Interest rates
- Information on Deposit products (Savings Account, Recurring deposit, Term deposit – Features and Interest rates
- NRI services (NRE Account, NRO Account) – Features and Interest rates
- Opening of Insta Accounts (Features /Eligibility, Requirements & FAQ)
- Contacts/Grievance redressal helplines
- Pre approved loan queries (Personal loan, Car loan, Two wheeler loan)
- Digital Banking information
- Download Banking Forms
- Holiday Calendar
- Information on debit card usage
- Information on Lost/Stolen Card
- Nearest ATM/Branch locator
SBI WhatsApp Banking: Steps To Register
Send an SMS in the following format “WAREG ACCOUNT NUMBER” to +917208933148 from your registered mobile number with the bank. For example, if your Account number is 123456789, then the user will send an SMS as WAREG 123456789 to +917208933148.
Now follow the below steps:
- If registration is successful then you will get a confirmation message on your WhatsApp linked to your registered mobile number
- Send a “Hi” from your WhatsApp Number to +919022690226 and follow the instructions given by the Chat-Bot
Who can register for SBI WhatsApp Banking?
Savings account, Current account, NRI accounts and proprietors of CC-OD accounts are currently enabled for SBI WhatsApp Banking.
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