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1.    Two Factor Authentication

2.    Password

3.    Beneficiary

4.    Accounts

5.    Services

6.    Value Added Services

7.    My FedNet

8.    Tax Payment

9.    Limits

10.   Transaction

11.   Personal Details

12.   Non Resident Indian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Factor Authentication

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Q.   What is Two Factor Authentications (2FA)?

A.     Two-factor authentication is a security process in which the user provides two means of identification, one of which is typically a physical token, such as a card, and the other of which is typically something memorized, such as a password.

It ensures that only authorized individuals’ access their sensitive information or does online transaction. It provides substantially better security and makes it much more difficult for an attacker to impersonate the User and access his account.

 

Q.   How can I register for 2FA?

A.     Two factor authentication registrations can be done by using ‘2FA-Registration’ link available in service requests.

Navigation path: General Services: New Service Requests >2FA-Registration

 

Q.   How can I change my form factor (2FA)?

A.     Form factor can be changed by using the service request ‘2FA – Change Form Factor’ available in service requests.

Navigation path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests >2FA – Change Form Factor

 

Q.   Which are the different types of form factors available in FedNet?

A.     As of now 3 types of form factors are available in FedNet.

·        Mobile Based OTP

·       SMS OTP

·        Hardware token

 

Q.   I was using Arcot OTP (mobile Token) as my form factor. Now I changed my mobile. What should I do in order to activate the 2FA on my new Mobile?

A.     Download the ‘Arcot ID OTP’ application from respective application stores in your smart phone’ to your phone.  Login to FedNet using your primary user id and password. In the next page, click on ‘Forgot pin?’ link, as shown below. You need to furnish the answers for the security questions asked in the next page, which was set during the time of registration. On successful completion of Q&A, new activation code will be sent to your mobile as SMS. Open the downloaded application in the mobile, furnish the details received via SMS (URL, User Id, Activation code) and the Mobile Arcot will be activated on your new mobile.

 

     Q. Is it mandatory to register for 2FA?

     A. Yes. It is mandatory to register for 2FA in order to carry out transactions of any amount

 

Password

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Q. How can I change my login/transaction password?

A.     You can change the login/transaction password by ‘Change passwords option available in ‘My Profile’.

Navigation path: My Profile: Profile Activities > Change Passwords > Change Password

 

Q.   If I forget my password what should I do?

A.     To reset your password, you can use the ‘forget password?’ link available in the login page. You need to provide your user id, ATM card number, ATM PIN, Card expiry date etc to reset your password.

 

Q.   How often should I change my password?

A.     Since there is no restriction on the number of times you can change your password, it is up to you to decide when to change the password. We suggest that you must change your password as frequently as possible or whenever you feel that the password has been compromised. However, if you do not change your passwords at least once in 180 days, the system will prompt you to change your passwords at the expiry of 180th day. In this case you will be permitted access to your account only after changing the password.

 

Q.   Will anybody in the bank know my password?

A.     With our stringent security system, no one in the bank or outside except you will know the password.

 

 

 

 

Beneficiary

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Q.   How can I add a beneficiary?

A.     You can use the ‘Add Beneficiary’ option available in ‘Transactions’ tab.

Navigation path: Transactions: Manage Beneficiary > Add Beneficiary

 

Q.   Should I need to add a Federal Bank customer as beneficiary to transfer funds to his account?

A.     Yes. You need to add a Federal Bank customer as your beneficiary unless your transaction amount is less than or equal to Rs. 5000.

 

Q.   How can I view/modify the details of a beneficiary added?

A.     You can use the ‘View/Modify Beneficiary Details’ option available in transactions.

Navigation path: Transactions: Manage Beneficiary > View/Modify Beneficiary Details

 

Q.   I have added a new beneficiary through FedNet. When will the beneficiary be activated?

A.     The newly added beneficiaries will be activated instantly. But, for customers who have opted for SMS OTP as 2FA, new beneficiary will be activated after 24 hours

 

 

 

 

Accounts

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Q.   From where will I get the account statement?

A.     Account statement can be viewed in ‘Accounts Info’ available in ‘Accounts’ tab. The same can be downloaded in various formats using ‘More Actions’ available there itself.

Navigation path: Accounts: Accounts Info > Operative Accounts > My Operative Accounts><Select an Account>>Statement of Accounts.

 

Q.   How can I open a Tern Deposit Online?

A.     Term deposit opening option is available in ‘Services’ option available under ‘Accounts’ tab.

Navigation path: Accounts: Services > Term Deposit Opening > Open Term Deposit Account

 

Q.   From where can I view clearing instruments?

A.     Clearing instruments can be viewed under ‘Accounts Info’ option in Accounts.

Navigation path: Accounts: Accounts Info > Operative Accounts > My Operative Accounts>More Actions>View Clearing Instruments.

 

Q.   How can I view my SB Account details?

A.     SB Account (Operative Accounts) details can be viewed by clicking on the Nick Name’ of the corresponding accounts, when they are getting listed while navigating to ‘My Operative Accounts’ page. Account details can also be viewed by clicking on the account number in the Account summary widget available in the home page.

Navigation path: Accounts: Accounts Info > Operative Accounts > My Operative Accounts

 

Q.   From where will I get the details of temporary overdraft/lien?

A.     Lien/temporary overdraft enquiries can be done in more actions part of ‘My Operative Accounts’ page in ‘Accounts’ tab.

Navigation path: Accounts: Accounts Info > Operative Accounts > Inquire on Temporary Overdraft/Inquire on lien

 

Q.   How can I View/Stop issued cheques?

A.     View/Stop issued cheques option is available in more actions part of ‘My Operative Accounts’ page in ‘Accounts’ tab.

Navigation path: Accounts: Accounts Info > Operative Accounts > View or Stop Issued Cheques

 

 

Services

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Q.   How can I raise a DD request through FedNet?

A.     An Offline DD request is available in ‘New Service Requests’ in General Services.

Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests > DD Request

 

Q.   Can I close a term deposit through FedNet?

A.     Yes. The term deposits which are opened through FedNet can be closed online by using the request ‘Closure of Deposit Opened Online’. Term Deposits opened at Branch cannot be closed online.

Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests >Closure of Deposit Opened Online.

 

Q.   Is there any option available in FedNet to send emails to the FedNet Relationship Manager?

A.     Yes. FedNet provides the facility to send emails to the relationship manager by using the ‘Compose Mail’ option available in ‘Mails’ link in ‘General Services’ tab.

Navigation Path: General Services: Mails > Compose Mail > Compose New Mail

 

           Q. How can I view the details of the service requests raised by me?

           A. The details of the service requests raised will be available under ‘Query on Request’ link available in ‘Service request’ link under ‘General services’

                Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > Query On Request > Query On Requests

 

 

 

 

Value Added Services

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Q.   Can I recharge my mobile through FedNet?

A.     Yes. Fednet provides you the facility to recharge your mobile using the ‘Mobile/DTH Recharge’ option available in ‘Value Added Services’.

Navigation Path: Value Added Services: Mobile/DTH Recharge >Recharge Online

 

Q.   How can I make an inquiry on the recharges done so far?

A.     ‘Recharge Inquiry’ option can be used to view the history of your recharges done through FedNet.

Navigation Path: Value Added Services: Mobile/DTH Recharge >Recharge Inquiry.

 

A.    What are the different value added services available in FedNet?

       Bill Payments

       Mobile/DTH Recharge

       Western Union Money Transfer

       IDBI Federal Life Insurance

       Bangalore Metro

       Virtual Account Payment

Q.   Can I make my LIC Premium Payment through FedNet?

A.     Yes. Fednet provides you the facility to pay your LIC premium using the ‘LIC’ link available in ‘Bill Payments’ link under ‘Value Added Services’.

Navigation Path: Value Added Services: Mobile/DTH Recharge >Recharge Online

 

 

My FedNet

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Q.   Is there any option available in FedNet to change my User id?

A.     Yes. FedNet provides you the possibility of changing the user id under the option ‘Change User Id’ available in ‘My Profile’.

Navigation Path: My Profile: Profile Activities > Change User Id > Change User Id

 

     Q. I have more than one account with the bank at different branches. Can I keep one FedNet account for all the accounts?
     A: Yes. You can get all your accounts at any branch of the bank in one FedNet account.

 

Tax Payment

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Q.   Can I pay taxes through FedNet?

A.     Yes. FedNet provides you the facility to pay your taxes using the ‘Pay your Tax’ option available in ‘Value Added Services’.

Navigation Path: Value Added Services: Bill Payments > Pay Your Tax > Pay Your Tax

 

Taxes that can be remitted via FedNet

·        Income Tax

·        Corporation Tax - Tax on Companies and Tax Deducted at Source from Companies

·        Interest Tax and Expenditure Tax

·        Gift Tax

·        Wealth Tax

·        Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)

·        Securities Transaction Tax (STT)

·        Banking Cash Transaction Tax (BCTT)

·        Other Tax Deducted or collected at source (TDS or TCS) on salaries of employees

·        Interest on Fixed Deposits, Vendor Payments, Rent etc.

·        Any other Direct Tax including Advance Tax

·        Central Excise duty

·        Service Tax

·        Tamil Nadu VAT

 

Q.   From where can I view the details of tax paid?

A.     The Tax payment details can be viewed under ‘Tax Credit (View Form 26AS)’ available under ‘Tax Info’ option in ‘Accounts.’

Navigation Path: Accounts: Tax Info > Tax Credit (View Form 26AS) > View Tax Credit (Form 26AS)

 

 

 

Limits

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Q.   From where can I know my daily transaction limit?

A.     Your daily transaction limits can be viewed under ‘Limits’ option available in ‘My Profile’.

Navigation Path: My Profile: Profile Activities > Limits > Transaction Limit Inquiry.

 

Q.   Is there any option to increase my daily transaction limit?

A.     Yes. FedNet provides you the option to increase your daily transaction limit by using the service request ‘Enhance Transaction Limit’.

Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests > Enhance Transaction Limit Request

 

Q.   From where can I know the limit schemes and the limit details in FedNet?

A.     Transaction limit scheme details are available in the ‘Enhance Transaction Limit’ request page available in ‘Service Requests’ under ‘General Services’ tab

Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests > New Requests

 

Q.   Is there any option to decrease my daily transaction limit?

A.     Yes. FedNet provides you the option to decrease your daily transaction limit by using the service request ‘Enhance Transaction Limit’.

Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests > Enhance Transaction Limit Request

 

 

Transaction

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Q.   What is Quick Transfer?

A.     Quick Transfer is the option to transfer funds to Federal Bank accounts, where the transaction amount is less than or equal to Rs. 5000.

 

Q.   What is Multiple Account Transfer?

A.     Through Multiple Accounts Transfer, Federal Bank provides you an option to do multiple fund transfer to Federal Bank accounts in a single shot. This option is available for the transfer of funds to registered Federal Bank payees/own accounts only.

 

Q.   How can I enable my transaction?

A.     Transaction can be enabled by using the service request ‘Enable transaction request’ available in service requests.

Navigation path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests >Enable transaction request

 

Q.   What should I do when my net banking transaction is blocked?

A.     You need to get in touch with the contact centre available at toll free numbers 1800-420-1199 or 1800-425-1199.

For Email Assistance: fednetinfo@federalbank.co.in ; fednet@federalbank.co.in

Executives will be available 24 x 7 to help you.

 

Q.   What is Smart Transfer?

A.     Smart Transfer enables the user to do a Fund transfer to other bank accounts using IMPS.

Navigation path: Transactions: Fund Transfer > Smart Transfer 

 

Q.   I want to make a payment to an account in some other bank. Till what time can i do that?

A.     Other bank payments are done through National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) or Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS). NEFT/ RTGS timings are given below.

 

NEFT/RTGS Timings

Type

Day

Start time

End time

NEFT

 

Mon-Fri

8:00 AM

6:30 PM

Sat

8:00 AM

12:20 PM

RTGS

 

Mon-Fri

8:00 AM

4:20 PM

Sat

8:00 AM

1:50 PM

 

R.    Are there any service charges applicable for other bank transactions?

B.     Yes. Service charges are applicable, depending on the transaction amount. Details are furnished below.

 

NEFT/RTGS Charges

Type

Amount range(in Rs)

Charge(in Rs)

NEFT

 

0 - 10000

2.5

10001 - 100000

5

100001 - 200000

15

Above 200000

25

RTGS

 

200000 - 500000

25

Above 500000

50

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Personal Details

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Q.   How can I view my personal details in FedNet?

A.     Personal details can be viewed under ‘View Personal details’ in Profile Activities under ‘My profile’.

Navigation Path: My Profile: Profile Activities > View Personal Details > View Personal Details

 

Q.   How can I update my mobile number/email Id through FedNet?

A.     Mobile number can be changed using the service request ‘Change Mobile Number/Email ID’

Navigation Path: General Services: Service Requests > New Service Requests > New Requests

 

 

Non Resident Indian

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Q.   I'm a NRI customer. I got my OTP in email. The attachment is password protected. How can I open the attachment?

A.      The password to open this document is a combination of the first 4 letters of customer name (in capitals) &DDMM portion of date of birth /date of incorporation as provided to the bank during the time of opening of account. Please note that punctuations, special characters and spaces in the name are not taken into account.

 

 Examples:

If the registered name is Anu Thomas K and date of birth is 10-Oct-1965, the password would be ANUT1010

 

 If the registered name is K.E.D'Souza and date of birth is 24-Feb-1952, the password would be KEDS2402

 

If the registered name is AB & C of India Ltd and date of incorporation is 21-Nov-2000, the password would be ABCO2111