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If you have an account in the State Bank of India (SBI), your Customer Information File (CIF) number will give you several benefits. This 11-digit number ensures exclusive customer access to bank accounts, preventing fraudulent transactions. It includes information like loans, account details, and KYC data such as address and identification, and banks can quickly access these details for a more streamlined banking experience.

The CIF number is strictly confidential and secure, and safeguards you against tampering or unauthorized changes, even by bank employees.

The CIF number is usually printed on the passbook or the first page of your SBI chequebook, but here are 4 other ways you can access it.

How to Find Your CIF Number Using Internet Banking

The net banking option saves you the hassle of visiting an SBI branch and is easy to access.
Step 1: Go to https://retail.onlinesbi.com/retail/login.htm to access SBI's net banking site.
Step 2: Go to the 'My Account' tab and then to the 'Profile' tab.
Step 3: Select 'account summary' from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Select 'View Nomination and PAN' from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: The CIF number is available on the following screen.

You can also find this number by looking at the account statement summary. Select the account number and the statement period for the account. Press ‘Submit’ and the account statement will include the CIF number.

How to Find Your CIF Number from SBI Yono Lite 

Step 1: Open the SBI Yono App and log in with your account information.
Step 2: Navigate to the Services tab.
Step 3: On the following screen, select Online Nomination.
Step 4: Change the account type to "transaction account."
Step 5: Your CIF number will be visible in the account statement.

How to Find Your CIF Number by Calling Customer Care

Call the SBI helpline on 1800112211 or 18004253800. The customer care executive may ask you for details to authenticate your identification. You can then ask for your CIF number.

How to Find Your CIF Number via SMS
There is currently no direct way to send a message and know your CIF number. You must first register your bank account with your email address. An e-statement request can be readily submitted via SMS. On your e-statement, you'll find your CIF number. Simply send an SMS from your registered mobile number to receive the e-statement. Simply open the PDF file to view your CIF number when you receive an e-statement.