CIF stands for Customer Information Form/File. People also call it customer number sometimes. When you open an account with a bank, it will create a unique CIF number for you. Different banks follow different formats…
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How to close Punjab National Bank account?
This article explains the step by step process to close Punjab National Bank account by visiting the bank branch. As of now, you cannot do it online. It also covers account closure charges. How to close…
WhatsApp Payment India: How to activate and send money?
WhatsApp Payment has been eagerly anticipated in India for a while now. With 200 million active users in the country, it has the potential to drastically affect the mobile payments scenario. The Indian government granted…
What is Encumbrance Certificate in real estate?
It is important to understand the meaning of Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for anyone involved in a property transaction. This article explains the meaning and the importance, as well as how to get it and how…
Form 12BB: What is it and why should you submit it.
Form 12BB is an important form for salaried employees to save tax. This article explains everything about it. [toc] Who should submit Form 12BB? Salaried employees who want to claim tax deductions from TDS on…
Kisan Credit Card: Features, Benefits, Working, Application Process
The government of India launched the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) program in 1998. The aim of KCC is to provide short-term credit to farmers in a timely and efficient manner. This is to ensure that they…
Form 10C: How to fill to claim EPFO benefits.
This article covers everything about Form 10C – how to claim Withdrawal Benefit or Scheme Certificate, who can claim them, and how to fill the form. [toc] What is Form 10C? It is the form…
Form 15G & Form 15H: How to submit to save tax.
This article explains the use of Form 15G and Form 15H, the difference between the two, eligibility, and how to submit them. [toc] Form 15G and Form 15H: what exactly are these? The basic purpose…
PayPal in India: Services Offered, How to Create Account, Verify, and Use.
This article explains everything about using PayPal in India – the features, how to sign up, link a credit card/debit card/bank account, and then verify it. Global digital payments service PayPal is gaining popularity in…
Reprint Income Tax Challan 280 – SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank
Sometimes we forget to download the Challan 280 while paying tax. But it is required for filing Income Tax Returns. In such a case, we need to reprint the challan. This article explains the online…