RBI Mandates Banks to Transition to ‘.bank.in’ Domain by October 31, 2025

Current Context: On April 22, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued an important directive requiring banks to transition their web domains to ‘.bank.in’ by October 31, 2025.

• This exclusive domain is designed to enhance cybersecurity and combat digital payment fraud, providing a safer online banking experience for customers.
• The migration process will be facilitated by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), under the authorization of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI).
• Banks have been advised to contact IDRBT for assistance in registering and migrating to the new domain.
• This initiative underscores the RBI's commitment to strengthening the digital banking infrastructure and ensuring public trust in secure online transactions.

Question:

Q.1 On April 22, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued a directive asking banks to transition their web domains to which of the following by October 31, 2025?
a) .com
b) .bank.in
c) .org.in
d) .gov.in

Answer: b) The RBI directed banks to migrate to the exclusive .bank.in domain to enhance cybersecurity and reduce digital payment fraud.