Bank Account Frozen: Big news for bank customers! Complete this work by August 8, otherwise your account will be frozen

PNB Bank: If you have an account in Punjab National Bank, then you should be alert. If you have an account in Punjab National Bank (PNB) and your KYC update is pending, then get this work done by 8 August 2025. The bank has asked its customers to update their KYC information.

PNB Bank: If you have an account in Punjab National Bank, then you should be alert. If you have an account in Punjab National Bank (PNB) and your KYC update is pending, then get this work done by 8 August 2025. The bank has asked its customers to update their KYC information whose KYC was required to be updated by 30 June 2025.

The bank has clearly said that if KYC is not updated by the stipulated time, then the account can be restricted i.e. frozen. For KYC update, customers will have to submit information like identity card, address proof, recent photo, PAN or Form 60, income proof and mobile number to the bank. You can complete this process through PNB One app, internet banking or registered email, post or nearest branch. Get it updated on time so that your account continues.

How to update KYC?

If you want to update your KYC, you can use the methods given below

Visiting the bank branch – Go to your nearest PNB branch with your identity card, address proof, recent photo, PAN card / Form 60, income proof and mobile number (if not given earlier) and get your KYC updated.

Through PNB ONE app – You can update KYC online from home.

Through Internet Banking (IBS) – Login to PNB’s online banking and choose the KYC update option.

Through registered email or post – You can send KYC documents to your home branch.

What will happen if KYC is not updated?

If customers do not get KYC updated by 8 August 2025, then they will not be able to do any transaction from their account. A temporary ban will be imposed on the bank account, due to which you will neither be able to deposit nor withdraw money.

How to check KYC status?

If you want to know whether your KYC is updated or not, then follow these steps—

Login to PNB online banking.

Check KYC status by going to personal settings.

If update is required, a message will appear on the screen.

How to do eKYC from PNB ONE app?

Login to PNB ONE app.

Check KYC status.

If update is required, update KYC by following the instructions given.

What is KYC and why is it necessary?

KYC i.e. Know Your Customer is a banking process through which the bank verifies the identity of its customers. Its purpose is to prevent fraud, money laundering and financial crime.

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