KYC (Know Your Customer)

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DEFINITION

KYC is a regulatory requirement for all Indian financial institutions to verify the identity, address, and financial profile of customers before onboarding. Documents required: PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport/voter ID/driving license, address proof, and photographs.

Types include in-person verification, video KYC (V-KYC, allowed by RBI for remote onboarding), and CKYC (Central KYC Registry) which stores verified KYC records centrally so customers don’t need to repeat the process with each institution.

KYC is part of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Failure to complete KYC can result in account freezing or loan application rejection.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What documents are needed for KYC?
PAN card, Aadhaar card (for address/identity), passport or voter ID, recent photographs, and address proof. Additional documents may vary by lender and loan type.
What is Video KYC?
An RBI-approved digital process where identity is verified through a live video call with a bank representative, eliminating the need for in-person visits.
What is CKYC?
Central KYC — a centralized repository of KYC records. Once your KYC is verified and uploaded by one institution, other institutions can retrieve it, reducing paperwork for multiple applications.

WHY IT MATTERS

KYC is the first step in any loan application. Having documents ready streamlines the process and prevents delays in loan processing and disbursement.

HOW NIHAL FINTECH USES IT

Nihal Fintech guides clients through KYC requirements for each lending partner, ensuring complete and correct documentation from day one to avoid processing delays.

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