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Bank Promotion Exam Guide

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Module: | Deposits, Reserve Ratios & Branch Authorisation

Q264: If a bank opens a deposit account using OTP-based e-KYC in non-face-to-face mode, what is the maximum period the account can operate before a full Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedure is required?

A
Six months
B
One year
C
Two years
D
Three years
✅ Correct Answer: B
The bank shall not allow accounts... opened using OTP based e-KYC to operate for more than one year unless it carries out identification as per paragraph 23 or as per paragraphs 26 and 27 (V-CIP).