is aadhaar card mandatory for bank account supreme court?
Hey krishika,
No, Aadhaar is not mandatory for opening a bank account, but it is one of the most commonly accepted documents for identity and address verification under KYC norms.
The Supreme Court’s judgment clarified this point while Aadhaar is mandatory for availing government welfare schemes and subsidies, it cannot be made compulsory for basic banking services or for opening a new account.
You can still open a bank account with other valid documents such as your passport, voter ID, PAN card, or driving licence. However, linking your Aadhaar to your account can make certain processes smoother, such as receiving government subsidies or using Aadhaar-enabled payment services. Aadhaar just makes the process faster and paperless.