Advisory on Domain Names Ending with bank.in and fin.in

Overview:

 Domain names ending in bank.in or fin.in (e.g., securebank.in, connecttel.in) are subject to additional scrutiny by the registry, due to increased focus on digital security within the financial and telecom sectors.

Why This Matters:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced dedicated domain spaces—bank.in for licensed Indian banks and fin.in for registered NBFCs - aimed at combating phishing and improving digital trust in financial services.

Domains ending in bank.in or fin.in could unintentionally mislead users into thinking they are dealing with legitimate financial or telecom institutions. For example:

• ⚠️ dolfin.in may appear similar to a real bank domain and be flagged by the registry as a potential phishing risk.

Registry Enforcement:

• The registry may request additional information to verify the registrant.
• If the response is inadequate or not received, the domain may be suspended or deleted.
• This action helps protect end-users and uphold trust in .in domains.

Recommendations for Resellers:

• Alert customers when they attempt to register domains ending in bank.in or fin.in.
• Advise them to provide clear, accurate registrant data and be ready for verification.
• Avoid encouraging names that could be seen as misleading or institutionally suggestive.

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