How to prevalidate bank account in itr

To pre-validate your bank account for income tax refunds, follow these steps on the official e-filing portal:

• Log in to the income tax portal at www.incometax.gov.in using your PAN and password.
• Navigate to My Profile and select My Bank Account from the dashboard.
• Click on Add Bank Account and enter your bank details, including account number, account type, and IFSC code.
• Ensure your PAN, name, and mobile number match the bank’s records.
• Click Validate to submit the request.

Validation is typically completed automatically within 24 hours to 12 working days.