How to Activate Mobile Banking
01 Feb 2022

How to Activate Mobile Banking | DBS Bank

Your step-wise guide on Mobile Banking Activation

Key Takeaways

  • Mobile banking is an add-on service provided by banks worldwide.
  • You must consent to avail of mobile banking service while opening an account online or offline.
  • You can activate mobile banking by simply downloading and logging into the bank’s app.
  • Log in using your net banking credentials or create your login ID and password with your debit card.
  • After you log in, you can enable Touch ID and change PINs per your preference.

Everything you need today; you can get on your mobile phone – including your bank account. Whether it is in the urban or rural areas of India, people have adapted to mobile banking. An extension of traditional brick-and-mortar banks, mobile banking allows its users to conduct almost all banking services via mobile applications. Be it fund transfer, opening fixed deposits or investing in Mutual Funds, mobile banking has you covered. Read on to learn how to enable mobile banking.

How To Activate Mobile Banking?

You can complete the mobile banking activation process by following these steps:

  1. Register for Mobile Banking

    Mobile banking is an add-on service banks provide to those who opt for it. As such, you need to provide your consent to avail of this service at the time of opening your account. You simply need to tick a box on the online or offline account opening form to register for this facility.

  2. Download the Mobile Banking app

    The next step for how to enable mobile banking is to download the bank’s mobile application on your internet-enabled smartphone. You can download the app from the Android Google Play or iOS app store and give your consent for the app to access the necessary banking-specific data on your phone. Note that banks do not levy any additional charges for the app.

  3. Log in to the app

    After downloading the app, you need to log in. Typically, you can log in using your internet banking credentials provided by your bank when you open your savings account. You also have the option to create your preferred username and quick access password by verifying your debit card details.

  4. Set Your Password

    Once you log in, your mobile banking activation is complete. If your mobile device supports it, you can also set your login password to fingerprint ID or facial recognition by choosing the appropriate option under the settings menu. Provide your debit card number, debit card PIN, expiry date, OTP received on the registered mobile number and set up the quick access PIN. Validate your fingerprint ID by scanning it per instructions on the app.

  5. Access Your Mobile Banking App

    After completing the above steps on how to activate mobile banking, you can now access mobile banking services to conduct all kinds of transactions. You can set up beneficiaries, transfer funds, check account balances, get mini statements, and more via your mobile banking app.

Final Note

Mobile banking makes the banking process incredibly convenient, so ensure you sign up for this service while opening your bank account. It provides 24x7 access to your bank account and is akin to carrying your bank on your person through your phone. You can download the app freely without paying any additional charges. Once you log in to the application, your mobile banking activation is complete.

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*Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. We recommend you get in touch with your income tax advisor or CA for expert advice.