Aadhaar card Update: The Indian government recently announced several significant changes related to Aadhaar, which will directly impact the pockets of ordinary people and their financial services. UIDAI has revised the Aadhaar update fee, made PAN linking mandatory, and made the e-KYC process more secure. For those who haven’t yet checked their Aadhaar status, this is the right time.
UIDAI Increases Aadhaar Update Fees
UIDAI has increased the Aadhaar update fee effective October 1, 2025. Now, updating information such as name, address, date of birth, mobile number, or email will cost ₹75, up from ₹50 previously. Similarly, the fee for biometric updates such as fingerprint, iris, or photo updates has been increased from ₹100 to ₹125.
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One-time biometric updates will be free for children aged 5–7 and 15–17. This facility will be provided free of charge for children aged 7–15 years until September 30, 2026. UIDAI has clarified that online document updates will be free until June 14, 2026, but if updated in person, a fee of ₹75 will be charged.
PAN-Aadhaar Linking Now Mandatory
The government has again warned that citizens whose PAN and Aadhaar have not yet been linked will become inoperative. This will impact mutual funds, demat accounts, tax-saving investments, and other financial transactions. Failure to link PAN and Aadhaar could result in loss of access to various financial services. Therefore, it is crucial to complete the linking process promptly.
Aadhaar e-KYC system becomes more secure
UIDAI, in collaboration with NPCI, has launched a new e-KYC system, allowing banks and NBFCs to identify customers without requiring their full Aadhaar number. For offline KYC, only a QR code or masked ID will be required, ensuring user privacy. UIDAI has also clarified that KYC will be valid only if Aadhaar is active and valid. This new system will make the digital verification process more secure and transparent.
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Financial Services Will Be Affected
New rules will apply to AePS, the Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System, starting January 1, 2026. This could impact cash withdrawals and deposits in rural areas. Furthermore, small savings schemes like post office RD, PPF, and NSC will now be linked to Aadhaar e-KYC. Transactions in accounts not linked to Aadhaar may be halted. This means that in the future, Aadhaar will become mandatory for almost every financial activity.