The benefits of government schemes come directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) . If you want to know which of your bank accounts is linked to DBT , here is a step-by-step process.
Ways to Check DBT Linked Account
1. Check from PFMS portal (Public Financial Management System)
✅ Official Website: https://pfms.nic.in
Steps:
- Visit the PFMS website .
- Click on “Know Your Payments” or “Beneficiary History” .
- Enter your Aadhaar number, bank account number, or mobile number .
- Press the “Search” button.
- Your DBT linked accounts and payment history will be visible.
- Note: If your account is not linked, then it needs to be linked with Aadhaar-Bank .
2. Mobile apps to check DBT account
A. DBT Payment App
- Download Link: Google Play Store
- How to check?
- Enter Aadhaar number in the app .
- Click on “View Payment History” .
- Linked bank accounts and previous payments will be visible.
B. PM KISAN App
- If you are a beneficiary of PM KISAN scheme , you can check it from this app.
- Download Link: PM KISAN App
3. Check DBT account through SMS
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Send SMS from your registered mobile number to the number given below:
| Plan | SMS Code | Number |
|---|---|---|
| PM Kisan | PMKISAN <आधार नंबर> |
7738299899 |
| DBT General | DBT <आधार नंबर> |
51969 |
Example: DBT 123456789012 Write and send to 51969.
4. Check DBT account with the help of bank
- Go to your bank branch and show your Aadhaar card and ask which account is linked to DBT.
- The passbook/bank statement will have “DBT” or “GOVT CREDIT” written in it .
What to do if the DBT account is wrong?
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Update Aadhaar-Bank Link ( on UIDAI website ).
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Register complaint on DBT portal ( https://dbtbharat.gov.in ).
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Contact Tehsil/Block Office .
FAQs related to DBT account
Q1. Can more than one bank account be linked to DBT?
❌ No , only one account can be linked to DBT.
Q2. Why is DBT payment not coming?
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The account is not linked.
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Aadhaar-bank link was not done.
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Name was not verified in the scheme.
Q3. What to do to change DBT account?
Go to the bank and get the new account linked and inform the tehsil office .
conclusion
If you want to check the bank account linked to DBT , you can take the help of PFMS portal, DBT app, SMS or bank . If the account is wrong, update it immediately.
DBT Helpline: 1800-111-555