UKVI Updated List of Approved Banks for UK Visa in India 2023
It is very important that your financial institution is in this category. There are some lists of the banks in Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka whose documents can be safely used in immigration applications. It is possible to use documents from other banks in these countries, in which case the Home Office will need to verify the documents on a case-by-case basis. In Bangladesh, India, Iran, Pakistan, and the Philippines you should also check that your bank is not on the “unacceptable” list.
Name of UKVI Approved Bank List in India
| Scheduled Commercial Banks – India | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Ltd |
| American Express Bank Ltd | Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited |
| Allahabad Bank | Andhra Bank |
| Antwerp Diamond Bank NV | Axis Bank Ltd |
| Bank Internasional Indonesia | Bank of America NA |
| Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait BSC | Barclays Bank Plc |
| BNP PARIBAS | Bank of Ceylon |
| Bharat Overseas Bank Ltd | Bank of Baroda |
| Bank of India | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Canara Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Calyon Bank | Citibank NA |
| Cho Hung Bank | Chinatrust Commercial Bank Ltd |
| Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited | City Union Bank Ltd |
| Coastal Local Area Bank Ltd | Corporation Bank |
| Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Development Credit Bank Ltd. | Dena Bank |
| Dhanlaxmi Bank | IndusInd Bank Limited |
| ICICI Bank | IDBI Bank Limited |
| IDFC Bank Ltd. | Indian Bank |
| Indian Overseas Bank | Industrial Development Bank of India |
| ING Vysya Bank | J P Morgan Chase Bank, National Association |
| Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited |
| Karnataka Bank | Karur Vysya Bank Limited. |
| Lord Krishna Bank Ltd. | Mashreqbank psc |
| Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd. | Oman International Bank S A O G |
| Oriental Bank of Commerce | Punjab & Sind Bank |
| Punjab National Bank | Societe Generale |
| Sonali Bank | Standard Chartered Bank |
| State Bank of Mauritius Ltd | SBI Commercial and International Bank Ltd |
| State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur | State Bank of Hyderabad |
| State Bank of India | State Bank of Indore |
| State Bank of Mysore | State Bank of Patiala |
| State Bank of Saurashtra | State Bank of Travancore |
| Syndicate Bank | The Bank of Nova Scotia |
| The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd | The Development Bank of Singapore Ltd (DBS Bank Ltd.) |
| The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd |
| The Bank of Rajasthan Limited | The Federal Bank Ltd |
| The HDFC Bank Ltd | The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd |
| The Nainital Bank Ltd | The Sangli Bank Ltd |
| The South Indian Bank Ltd | The Ratnakar Bank Ltd |
| The Royal Bank of Scotland NV | The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd |
| UCO Bank | Union Bank of India |
| United Bank Of India | Vijaya Bank |
| Yes Bank |
In conclusion, the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has updated its list of approved banks for UK visa applications in India. This means that applicants from India who wish to apply for a UK visa will have to ensure that they use one of the approved banks when paying their visa application fees.
The updated list of approved banks for UK visa applications in India includes major banks, such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India. This update by the UKVI aims to provide greater convenience to visa applicants and make the visa application process smoother and more streamlined.
Visitors must carefully review the updated list of approved banks and ensure they use one of the approved banks when paying their visa application fees. Failure to do so may result in delays or even rejection of the visa application.
Overall, the updated list of approved banks for UK visa applications in India is a positive step towards making the visa application process more efficient and user-friendly for Indian applicants who wish to travel to the United Kingdom.
