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IDFC FIRST Bank has launched a new digital facility allowing individual and business customers to pay Customs Duty, Central Excise, and Service Tax through an integration with the ICEGATE 2.0 portal. This service enables users to initiate tax payments on the portal and complete them securely via the bank’s retail or corporate internet banking platforms. Designed to be fast and seamless, the system provides real-time payment confirmation and the ability to download challans instantly, ensuring a fully digital and transparent record-keeping process for all users.
Ashish Singh, Head of Retail Liabilities at IDFC FIRST Bank, emphasized that this facility is crucial for maintaining the speed of trade and business continuity for importers and exporters. By offering this service, the bank aims to provide the same level of ease and trust that customers already experience with Direct Tax and GST payments. With this launch, IDFC FIRST Bank joins a select group of private sector banks authorized to support a comprehensive range of government tax and customs payments, further solidifying its presence in India’s digital trade ecosystem.
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