RBI KYC Guidelines: 16 Revision Flashcards

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When a branch or majority-owned subsidiary of a bank located abroad faces a variance between the KYC/AML standards prescribed by the RBI and the host country regulator, which standard must it adopt?
Direct Answer
The more stringent regulation of the two
In the context of wire transfers, what is a "Cover Payment"?
Direct Answer
A wire transfer combining a direct payment message to the beneficiary institution, with a separate funding instruction sent through intermediary institutions.
How is the "Video based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP)" treated for the purpose of Customer Due Diligence (CDD)?
Direct Answer
It is treated on par with face-to-face Customer Identification Process (CIP).
How frequently must a bank review its internal "Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) Risk Assessment"?
Direct Answer
At least annually
Which specific function regarding KYC norms is a bank prohibited from outsourcing?
Direct Answer
The decision-making functions of determining compliance with KYC norms
When rejecting an application for onboarding or periodic updation of KYC, what specific procedural requirement must the concerned officer fulfill?
Direct Answer
They must duly record the reason(s) for rejection.
When a customer submits a "Proof of Possession of Aadhaar Number" where authentication is not required (e.g., voluntarily), what specific action must the bank ensure regarding the Aadhaar number on the document?
Direct Answer
The customer must redact or black out the Aadhaar number through appropriate means.
A "Small Account" can be credited with foreign remittances, provided the amount does not exceed ₹10,000 in a month.
Direct Answer
False, foreign remittances are strictly prohibited unless full KYC is completed.
According to the guidelines on "Monitoring of Transactions", how frequently must a bank review the risk categorization of customer accounts?
Direct Answer
At least once every six months
In the context of customers unable to provide PAN or Form No. 60, "temporary ceasing of operations" in relation to an account is defined as:
Direct Answer
The temporary suspension of all transactions, except for allowing credits in asset accounts (such as loan accounts).

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How are "Politically Exposed Persons" (PEPs) defined for the purpose of the RBI (Commercial Banks – KYC) Directions, 2025?
Direct Answer
Individuals who are or have been entrusted with prominent public functions by a foreign country.
When a bank opens a Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) account for a foreign student pending address verification,
what is the cap on the aggregate withdrawal from such an account during the 30-day period?
Direct Answer
₹50,000
When furnishing information to the Director, FIU-IND, a delay of each day in not reporting a transaction constitutes a separate violation.
Direct Answer
True
When a bank obtains additional or updated information from a customer, within what timeframe must it furnish this updated information to the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR)?
Direct Answer
Within seven days
What is the maximum validity period for the presentation of cheques, drafts, pay orders, and banker's cheques?
Direct Answer
Three months from the date of the instrument
Since September 15, 2018, what specific detail must a bank incorporate on the face of a Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Banker's Cheque?
Direct Answer
The name of the purchaser.