Can’t register for SBI WhatsApp Banking service? Here is what you need to do

New Delhi: India’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI) offers a variety of online and mobile-based services for the convenience of its customers. SBI WhatsApp Banking is one of the many convenient services offered by the bank. SBI WhatsApp Banking addresses all your banking queries in a hassle-free manner. With SBI WhatsApp Banking, you can avail a host of banking services – all you need to do is scan the QR code using your mobile phone and get started.

Here are the steps to register for SBI WhatsApp banking service

– Visit SBI’s website, https://bank.sbi where the steps to register for WhatsApp Banking are detailed.

– Simply scan the QR using your mobile and avail the services offered by SBI

– You will be asked to send “Hi” to +919022690226 from your WhatsApp number and follow the instructions given by the chat-bot

– Alternatively you can send an SMS to +91720893314 in the following format “WARE <> ACCOUNT NUMBER” from your registered mobile number with SBI and follow the steps given below:

– If the registration is successful, you will receive a confirmation message on WhatsApp linked to your registered mobile number

– Send “Hi” to +919022690226 from your WhatsApp number and follow the instructions given by the chat-bot

Meanwhile, if you are unable to register for SBI WhatsApp Banking due to some reason, you should do the following:

Check SMS format and destination mobile number

Also you need to ensure that your mobile number from which SMS is sent is updated with your bank account number.

If your mobile number is not registered, then you need to visit your SBI bank branch and update your mobile number.

The following services are currently available on the SBI WhatsApp banking platform

account balance

mini statement

pension slip service

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