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IPPB launches Aadhaar face authentication for banking services

4 August 20251 min read
BANKING & FINANCEIPPB launchesAadhaar faceauthentication forbanking services4 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India Post Payments Bank now verifies customers through Aadhaar face scans, helping people who struggle with fingerprints or OTPs.

Key facts

  • Covers account opening, balance inquiry, fund transfers and utility payments.
  • Contactless and fast, useful in health emergencies.
  • Helps the elderly, differently-abled, rural users and those with worn-out fingerprints; supports Digital India.

About IPPB

ItemDetail
ParentDepartment of Posts, Ministry of Communications
HeadquartersNew Delhi
MD & CEOR. Viswesvaran
Customers11 crore+; 13 languages

Exam angle

  • Motto: “Aapka Bank, Aapke Dwaar”; built on India Stack.

Test yourself

1. India Post Payments Bank's new face authentication is built on whose framework?

The facility uses the UIDAI framework and Aadhaar's facial recognition.

2. IPPB was established on which date?

The notes give 1 September 2018 as the establishment date.

3. Under which ministry does India Post Payments Bank function?

IPPB sits under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.

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