In a step towards making tax payments more accessible and convenient for taxpayers, the Income Tax Department of India has updated its list of banks offering the e-Pay Tax facility on the e-Filing portal. The revised list, as of June 27, 2025, now includes 31 banks, enabling a wider range of users — from individuals to corporates — to pay their taxes online with ease.

The most recent addition is YES Bank Ltd, which was added on June 27, 2025, becoming the 31st bank to support this facility.

Updated e-Pay Tax Bank List: What’s New?

The list now includes both migrated banks (those who have transitioned from the old system) and newly onboarded banks, ensuring broader coverage and smoother digital payments.

🔹 Some major banks now available on the portal include:

  • Axis Bank (Migrated)

  • HDFC Bank (Migrated)

  • ICICI Bank (Migrated)

  • State Bank of India (Migrated)

  • Punjab National Bank (Migrated)

🔹 Recently added new banks:

  • YES Bank Ltd (27-Jun-2025)

  • IDFC First Bank (27-Nov-2024)

  • Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (05-Mar-2025)

  • Dhanlaxmi Bank (26-Jun-2024)

  • IndusInd Bank, DCB Bank, Bandhan Bank, among others

These inclusions ensure that even users banking with regional and private sector banks now have access to seamless e-tax payments.

Why This Update Matters

The expansion of the e-Pay Tax facility benefits millions of taxpayers by:

  • ✅ Offering wider banking options

  • ✅ Enhancing user convenience

  • ✅ Reducing dependency on specific banks

  • ✅ Speeding up the tax payment process

  • ✅ Supporting 100% digital compliance with Income Tax filing rules

This move is aligned with the government’s Digital India initiative, encouraging users to shift to paperless and contactless financial services.

Quick Facts:

  • Total Banks Available: 31

  • Latest Addition: YES Bank Ltd (Enabled on 27-Jun-2025)

  • Platform: e-Pay Tax service on incometax.gov.in e-Filing Portal

  • Includes: Public sector, private sector, and regional banks

FAQs

Q1. What is the e-Pay Tax facility?
It is an online service provided by the Income Tax Department that allows individuals and businesses to pay direct taxes such as advance tax, TDS, self-assessment tax, and more digitally through the e-Filing portal.

Q2. How can I use this facility?
Log in to your account at incometax.gov.in, go to the e-Pay Tax section, choose your bank from the list, and proceed with the online payment.

Q3. What if my bank is not listed?
You can use net banking from one of the 31 listed banks. If your bank is not listed, you may consider using other payment methods like NEFT/RTGS or wait for future bank integrations.

Q4. Are newly added banks like YES Bank fully functional on the portal?
Yes. Once a bank is enabled, all e-Pay Tax features are accessible, including tax payments, receipts, and transaction history.

Conclusion

The Income Tax Department’s updated list of 31 banks under the e-Pay Tax system is a significant boost for digital tax compliance in India. With the inclusion of both major and regional banks, the government is making it easier for more people to pay taxes online, on time, and without hassle.

Taxpayers are encouraged to check if their bank is on the list and use the facility well before the due date to avoid last-minute delays and penalties.

Pay smart, pay digital! 💻💳