PNB Strengthens Digital Security with Migration to New ‘bank.in’ Domain

On 19 August, Punjab National Bank said that it has chosen the domain name bank.in and that, instead of using the current www.pnb.co.in, its website will now be www.pnb.bank.in.

PNB Strengthens Digital Security

“In accordance with the RBI circular on ‘Migration to ‘.bank.in’ Domain’ dated April 22, 2025, and with the assistance of the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), which is the sole registrar for this domain, the bank has successfully moved its corporate website to the ‘.bank.in’ domain (https://pnb.bank.in),” the bank said in a statement. It further stated that this is a major turning point in the digital transformation of the Indian banking industry.

PNB Becomes First Public Sector Bank to Move to ‘.bank.in’

With the recent change, PNB has reaffirmed its dedication to providing its clients with safe and secure digital banking by being the first public sector bank in India to move its corporate website to the secure “.bank.in” domain. Only banks are allowed to use the “.bank.in” domain, which offers better protections against fraud, fortifies the cyber security architecture, and boosts public trust in online banking.

Why RBI Introduced the ‘.bank.in’ Domain?

PNB took this action in response to the RBI’s statement that rising rates of digital payment fraud are a serious concern in its development and regulatory policies following the monetary policy committee meeting on February 7 of this year. The RBI is launching the “bank.in” special domain for Indian banks in an effort to counteract this.

Benefits of the ‘.bank.in’ Domain for Customers

By streamlining safe financial services and lowering cybersecurity risks and criminal activities like phishing, this programme seeks to increase public confidence in online banking and payment systems.

Role of IDRBT as the Exclusive Registrar

The sole registrar will be the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). The real registration process will start in April 2025. Bank-specific instructions will be released separately. According to the RBI, other non-bank organisations in the financial industry will eventually have their own domain, “fin.in”.