Post office: The post office has launched a new digital service for its customers. Now customers with an account in the post office can download their Interest Certificate at home through the Internet banking portal. Earlier this facility was available only by going to the post office, but now it can be done online. This can save customers’ time.
What is interest certificate and why is it necessary?
Interest Certificate is an official document, which has a full detail of interest earned in a financial year – FDED DOPOSIT – Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) account – such as Saving Account, RD (Recurring Deposit), FD. It is needed in many tasks. It is needed in filing income tax returns (ITR), in financial planning, tax audit or other works.
How to download interest certificate now?
Follow these easy steps to download interest certificate.
Go to Dop Internet Banking Portal: https://banking.indiapost.gov.in
Login by adding your user ID and password. If you have not registered, then go to your nearest post office and register.
Go to the Accounts tab on the dashboard.
Select the option of Interest Certificate there.
Then choose a financial year – last year or current year, which needs.
Download the certificate in PDF format and save or print as per need.
Who can take advantage of this facility?
This facility is available to all customers who use the post office internet banking service and who have an active POSB account. Whether your account is saving, RD or FD – Interest certificate is available for all types of accounts.
What will be needed to take Dop Internet banking
The customer must have the following things to avail internet banking service.
Active single or joint b type saving account
Full KYC Documents
Active Post Office ATM/Debit Card
Unique mobile number
email id
If you have trouble?
If you feel any kind of trouble in the login or are not able to download the interest certificate, then contact your nearest post office or you can seek help from Dop Customer Care Helpline.
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