New Delhi, July 22 -- Do you know your Central Know Your Customer (CKYC) number? This is a unique 14-digit identifier that ensures the opening of bank and financial accounts is seamless and transparent.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through press releases and text messages, has sought to educate citizens and urge them to understand the role of their CKYC number.

This unique 14-digit identifier simplifies the account-opening process across banks, facilitates seamless financial transactions and helps open accounts at other financial institutions.

CKYC number is linked to an individual's KYC records stored in the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR). Once your KYC details are registered, financial institutions can access these records ...