Link Your Aadhaar Card to HDFC Account to Avail LPG Subsidy

• LPG Subsidy (DBT): Receive the government's LPG subsidy directly in your HDFC Bank savings account every time you purchase a cylinder at the market rate.

• Other Government Benefits: Receive pensions, scholarships, MNREGA wages, and other welfare funds directly into your account — eliminating middlemen.

• Aadhaar-Enabled Payments: Use Aadhaar-based payment systems such as BHIM–Aadhaar Pay, biometric Micro-ATM transactions, and UPI payments through Aadhaar.

• Fraud Prevention: Biometric locking via UIDAI's website or the mAadhaar app helps protect your Aadhaar-linked bank account from misuse.

• KYC Compliance: Aadhaar serves as a valid KYC document and simplifies the account verification process.

Process to Link Your Aadhar Card with HDFC Account to Avail Subsidy

Individuals who have an HDFC account and wish to get the LPG subsidy directly credited to this account can do so by linking their Aadhar card to the said account. The different ways in which this linking can be done are mentioned below:

Online Linking of Aadhar Card with HDFC Account

This is perhaps the simplest and quickest way to link your Aadhar card and HDFC account. Individuals who wish to do the same are expected to follow these simple steps:

• Go to the official website of HDFC Bank India and navigate to the Net Banking option.

• Login through your registered user ID and password. 

• Navigate to the ‘Requests’ tab in the page and click on the tab which says ‘View/Update Aadhar details’. 

• It is possible for an individual to have more than one HDFC account. Choose the account with which you wish to link your Aadhar card. 

• Enter the Aadhar number once you've chosen the account in which you wish to receive the subsidy.

• Click the ‘Update’ tab after entering the information again.

• Verify the information provided and click the ‘Confirm’ tab to complete the linking process.

The account will be linked to the Aadhar number after the bank validates the information, with it likely to be completed in a matter of 3 to 4 working days.

Offline Linking of Aadhar Card with HDFC Account

Individuals who do not have access to NetBanking facilities can choose to link their HDFC account and Aadhar number by offline modes as well. One can do this by following these simple steps:

• Locate the nearest HDFC Bank branch and visit it personally.

• The branch will have an application on how to link the Aadhar and account.

• Fill up the form and submit it with supporting documents (ID proof, Aadhar photocopy).

• The bank could ask for the original Aadhar card to complete the linking process.

• Once submitted, the two will be linked after all documents are verified. This could take around 3-4 days to complete

Other Ways to Link Your Aadhar Card and HDFC Account

In addition to the aforementioned ways, HDFC Bank provides two more options which can be used to link the Aadhar card to a bank account. These include Mobile Banking and Phone Banking.

Linking Your Aadhar Card and HDFC Account via Mobile Banking

Technology has ensured that we can bank on the move, thanks to our smart phones. Individuals who have HDFC's Mobile Banking app can complete the linking process through their phone by following these simple steps:

• Login using the credentials provided. 

• Navigate to the "Accounts" section and click on the "Requests" tab.

• Select the option which says "View/Update Aadhar details".

• Choose the account with which you wish to link your Aadhar details. 

• Enter the Aadhar number once you choose the account in which you want to subsidy amount.

• Once done, you will have to verify the details and submit the information again, post which you can confirm to complete the process. 

Linking Your Aadhar Card and HDFC Account via Phone Banking

Individuals can utilise the Phone Banking service offered by HDFC to link their Aadhar to their account. This can be done by following these simple steps:

• Find out the Phone Banking IVR for the city you are in and call them. Select the language which you wish to converse in. 

• Choose the option which says "Bank Account" and then choose option 6, which deals with "Requests and Complaints". 

• After selecting this option, choose option 2. 

• Now choose option 8 which is used to update the Aadhar details. 

• Confirm the same by using either your debit card details and verifying it with your PIN or through your customer ID and TIN. 

• Enter your Aadhar number and verify it by submitting it again. 

• Once done, an SMS will be sent indicating the same. 

It is important that one complete the linking, for this provides a seamless way of receiving the LPG subsidy, saving considerable time and effort. While there are other means to receive the subsidy, it is recommended that one link the Aadhar details. In the event of an individual wishing to change the account in which he/she wishes to receive the subsidy, they can follow any mode and re-link the details to the new account.

UIDAI Website or mAadhaar App

The process to link the Aadhaar on the mAadhaar app or the UIDAI website is given below: 

• Visit the official website of UIDAI or open the mAadhaar app. 

• Enter the Virtual ID or the Aadhaar number. 

• Enter the captcha. 

• Enter the OTP sent to the registered mobile number. 

How the LPG Subsidy Credit Works

• You pay the full market price of the LPG cylinder to your distributor at the time of delivery. 

• The government's subsidy amount is then credited directly into your linked HDFC Bank account by the oil marketing company. 

• For new PAHAL registrations, a one-time advance deposit may be made into your account to get you started on the scheme. 

• Subsidy amounts vary from month to month and are set by the government. Currently, under Ujjwala Yojana, eligible beneficiaries receive Rs.200 per cylinder. 

How to Check Your Aadhaar-Bank Account Linking Status

• UIDAI portal: Visit resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper to check the Aadhaar–bank account linkage status. You will need your Aadhaar-linked mobile number to receive an OTP. 

• HDFC Net Banking: Log in and revisit the ‘View / Update Aadhaar Number’ section to confirm the status after 4 working days. 

• SMS/Email notification: HDFC Bank sends a confirmation SMS and email to your registered contact details once seeding is complete. 

It is important that one complete the linking, for this provides a seamless way of receiving the LPG subsidy, saving considerable time and effort. While there are other means to receive the subsidy, it is recommended that one link the Aadhar details. 

In the event of an individual wishing to change the account in which he/she wishes to receive the subsidy, they can follow any mode and re-link the details to the new account.