FedNet Internet Banking | Two Factor Authentication | Federal Bank | India (2024)

FAQs

How to activate two-factor authentication in FedNet? ›

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.

Download the new FedMobile app. Validate your mobile number linked to your account. Enter your account number. Create an MPIN and re-enter the MPIN to confirm.

What is 2FA and how do you set it up? 2FA adds a second verification step (like a code from an app). Set it up by downloading an authenticator app, scanning a QR code, and entering the code generated.

Enter any three of the following details to match your records- PAN, Passport Number, Date of Birth, Mother's maiden name, ATM card number OR Voter ID. If you have provided the data correctly, your Transaction facility will be activated within 24 hours.

Through net banking

Locate the mobile banking option from the menu and choose the MPIN option. Select the “Setup MPIN” option. Authenticate the mobile number by inputting the received OTP on the registered number. Place the 4- or 6-digit MPIN code and then confirm.

An MPIN is a 6-digit code provided by NSDL to authenticate your sale transactions. You can find it in your email or SMS registered with your Demat account. If you cannot find the MPIN, click on “Forgot MPIN” and create a new MPIN. You just need to verify the OTP received on your registered email id and phone number.

2nd factor – Something you have

A one-time password sent to your mobile phone, to provide an additional layer of security. This may be requested to verify a range of online banking activities such as updating your personal account details on Internet Banking, making Pay Anyone payments or creating a PayID.

How do I authenticate my bank account? ›

Authentication generally involves one or more basic factors: Something the user knows (e.g., password, PIN) • Something the user has (e.g., ATM card, smart card) • Something the user is (e.g., biometric characteristic, such as a fingerprint).

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an identity and access management security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data. 2FA gives businesses the ability to monitor and help safeguard their most vulnerable information and networks.

2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account. In addition to your username and password, you'll enter a code that Google will send you via text or voice message upon signing in.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) UPI incorporates a robust Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) mechanism to ensure the security of transactions. Users are required to enter their unique Mobile Personal Identification Number (MPIN) to validate the transaction.

Login to Fedmobile>Credit Card>Manage Card>Manage your Card > Enable/ Disable just by tapping on the button for your Domestic and International transactions.