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    Bank Account Verification

    Verify bank account details before payouts to prevent failed transactions and reduce operational costs. Instant verification with penny drop and account holder name matching.

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    Bank Account Verification

    Key Features

    Everything you need to integrate and scale

    Penny Drop Verification

    Send ₹1 to verify account exists and is active before large payouts.

    Account Status Check

    Verify if the account is active, dormant, or closed.

    Name Matching

    Get account holder name for verification against provided details.

    IFSC Validation

    Validate IFSC codes and get bank branch details.

    Real-time Results

    Get verification results within seconds for seamless workflows.

    Bulk Verification

    Verify multiple accounts in a single API call for batch processing.

    Why Choose Eko?

    Reduce Failed Payouts

    Verify accounts before disbursement to minimize transaction failures and reversals.

    Prevent Fraud

    Match account holder names to prevent payouts to wrong accounts.

    Lower Operational Costs

    Reduce cost of failed transactions, reversals, and manual reconciliation.

    Instant Verification

    Real-time results for seamless customer and vendor onboarding.

    All Banks Supported

    Verify accounts across all major banks in India through a single API.

    24/7 Availability

    Round-the-clock verification service with 99.9% uptime.

    Primary Use Cases

    Salary Disbursement
    Vendor Payments
    Loan Disbursement
    Insurance Claims
    Refund Processing
    Incentive Payouts
    Commission Payments
    E-commerce Seller Onboarding

    One App for All Your Verification Needs

    KYC, KYB, compliance & workflows — already built, ready to use.

    How to Integrate

    Get started in minutes with our simple integration process

    1

    Sign Up

    Create an account on Connect App and get your sandbox credentials.

    Takes less than a minute

    2

    Submit KYC

    Complete your KYC verification process by submitting the required documents.

    3

    Integrate API

    Use our comprehensive documentation to integrate the APIs.

    4

    Test in Sandbox

    Test your integration thoroughly in our sandbox environment.

    5

    Go Live

    Start verifying real bank accounts before payouts.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is penny drop verification?+

    Penny drop is a method where a small amount (₹1) is transferred to verify the account is active and details are correct. The account holder name is returned for matching.

    Do customers receive the ₹1?+

    Yes, the ₹1 is credited to the verified account. This is a real transaction that confirms the account is active and can receive funds.

    How accurate is name matching?+

    Our intelligent name matching algorithm handles variations, abbreviations, and common spelling differences with 99%+ accuracy.

    Which banks are supported?+

    We support all major banks in India including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Kotak, Yes Bank, and 100+ other banks.

    What if verification fails?+

    Failed verifications return specific error codes indicating the reason - invalid account, closed account, incorrect IFSC, etc. - helping you take appropriate action.

    Get API Access

    Sign up now and start integrating in minutes. Our team will help you go live quickly.

    • Sandbox access in minutes
    • Dedicated integration support
    • Comprehensive documentation
    • 99.9% uptime guarantee

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