Allahabad Bank Account Number: How to Find It Easily

You need the bank account number (directly or indirectly) for most money transfers and formal banking transactions. Your salary comes in through it. You send money using it. You also set up payments with it. Allahabad Bank was merged into Indian Bank on 1 April 2020. Many customers still look for their earlier Allahabad Bank account number. That number never changed. In this blog, you will learn about the different ways to find it. 

Key Takeaways

• Your Allahabad Bank account number stayed the same after the merger with Indian Bank in 2020.
• Check the passbook first page or any blank cheque to find the number offline quickly.
• Log in to net banking or download the IndSMART app statement to see the full account number online.

What is an Allahabad Bank Account Number?

The Allahabad Bank account number is a special set of digits given only to your account. The bank system uses these digits to know which account belongs to you. These are only numbers. No letters are used.

After the banks merged, the same number still works. You can send money, get money, and do normal bank work with it. Later, only the IFSC codes of the branches got updated. Official information given during the merger time said this clearly. Also remember that IFSC codes of the old Allahabad Bank branches changed after the full system work got over in 2021. So check the latest IFSC on the bank website or on your new passbook.

How Can You Find Your Allahabad Bank Account Number Offline?

You do not always need the internet for this. Some papers show the number. Recent statements from the bank and SMS messages also show the Allahabad Bank account number.

How Can You Find It in Your Passbook?

Open your passbook to the first page. Your name and address are written there along with other basic details.Account number is mentioned under Account number or A/c no. It can be found anywhere on the top or middle of the page. If your bank has updated your passbook after the merger, then the account number remains the same. Keep the passbook safe. It is one of the simplest ways to see the number yourself.

How Can You Check It in Your Cheque Book?

Take any unused cheque from your cheque book. Look at the bottom of that cheque. Numbers are printed there in special ink. Your account number is in that area. It is usually placed just above or next to the MICR line. Most times it has 11 digits. The same number is also printed clearly near the middle or bottom of the cheque. Always pick a blank cheque so all digits stay clear.

How Can Customer Care Help You?

If you don't have passbook or checkbook with you, you can call the customer care number of your concerned bank. Call 1800 1700 from your registered mobile number (whose account number you are inquiring) and get your account number. The person who picks up will ask a couple of simple things to confirm it’s you. They usually ask your name, date of birth or the registered mobile number. After they are sure, they tell you the account number.

How Can You Get It from an Indian Bank Branch?

Go to any Indian Bank branch. The old Allahabad Bank branches now work under Indian Bank. Take one original photo ID like Aadhaar or PAN card. Stand at the counter and ask for your account details. The staff will check your ID and give the number. 

How Can You Find Your Allahabad Bank Account Number Online?

These methods work fast if you have net banking or the mobile app.

How Can You Find It Through Net Banking?

Only use the official website; entering your details to a third party website can lead to scams.

1. Go to the official website (indianbank.net.in) and click on Login for Net Banking.
2. Enter your CIF Number (User ID) and answer the security question, then click Login.
3. Enter your login password and proceed.
4. Once you log into the Internet Banking portal, the main dashboard will immediately open.
5. Your full Account Number and available balance will be displayed directly on the screen.

How Can You Check It in the Mobile Banking App?

Download the official IndSMART app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. This is the current mobile banking app that customers of the earlier Allahabad Bank now use.

1. Open the mobile app on your phone and log in using your fingerprint or MPIN.
2. On the home page, select Account Statement.
3. Select the type of account, like Savings.
4. Tap Change Period, choose any date range or something like last 30 days, then tap Continue.
5. Click the Download icon so the PDF gets saved.