Banks to Have 'bank.in' Internet Domain Name, Non-Banks 'fin.in': Rbi
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The RBI has mandated banks to use 'bank.in' domain names, while non-banks will use 'fin.in', sparking concerns over security and verification.
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BobbyTables2
about 2 months ago
When will banks start allowing right clicking on their web page?
thisislife2Author
about 2 months ago
See also: RBI’s “.bank.in” Initiative: A Concept Lacking Verification and Security Compared To .Bank - https://register.bank/insights/rbi-requires-domain-change/ (by .bank, who lost 2 indian clients due to this regulation). The State Bank of India too must have lost some money, as they had registered their own TLD .sbi and had been using that ( https://onlinesbi.sbi ).
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