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CHAPTER 1 — Bob World Internet (Internet Banking)


1. Introduction

Bob World Internet = Internet Banking platform of Bank of Baroda.
It provides 24×7 banking for Retail & Corporate customers.
Launched: 14 September 2006
Upgraded to FEBA version: 25 November 2020


2. Types of Internet Banking Users

Retail Users

✔ All individual account holders
✔ Includes single, joint accounts

Corporate Users

✔ All non-individual accounts
(ex: Companies, Trusts, Firms)


3. Excluded Users

Bank will NOT provide Internet Banking to:

CategoryReason
Illiterate customersSecurity & operational risk
Dormant accountsInactive accounts
Inoperative accountsFrozen due to inactivity
Minor below 15 yearsAge restriction
Accounts with garnishee/attachment ordersLegal restrictions

📝 Exam trick:
ID-MAG users can’t use Internet banking
I – Illiterate
D – Dormant
M – Minor <15
A – Attachment order
G – Inoperative


4. Key Features (Retail + Corporate)

✔ 24×7 access
✔ Account balance check
✔ Fund transfers (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS)
✔ Statement download
✔ Cheque services
✔ Requests for new cheque book, card block, address update
✔ Online bill payment
✔ E-commerce payments


5. Benefits for Retail Customers

✔ Single login for all accounts
✔ Secure transactions
✔ Immediate fund transfers
✔ Utility bill payments


6. Benefits for Corporate Customers

✔ Bulk file upload
✔ Maker-Checker facility
✔ Corporate level user controls
✔ MIS reports
✔ Payroll upload


IMPORTANT POINTS

  • Bob World Internet launched: 14 Sep 2006
  • Upgraded to FEBA: 25 Nov 2020
  • Retail = Individuals; Corporate = Non-individuals
  • Excluded users: ID-MAG
  • Internet banking allows NEFT/RTGS/IMPS and bill payments
  • No access for minors below 15 years

📘 NOTES

  • BOB Internet Banking = Bob World Internet
  • Retail = Individuals | Corporate = Non-individuals
  • Excluded = ID-MAG
  • FEBA upgrade = 2020
  • Offers fund transfer + bill pay + request services

📗 MCQ

  1. FEBA upgrade date:
    A) 20-10-2020 B) 25-11-2020 C) 25-12-2021 D) 12-06-2020
    Ans: B
  2. Bob World Internet was launched in:
    A) 2004 B) 2005 C) 2006 D) 2008
    Ans: C
  3. Minimum age for Internet Banking:
    A) 12 B) 14 C) 15 D) 16
    Ans: C
  4. Who is NOT eligible?
    A) NRI B) Senior citizen C) Illiterate D) Joint account
    Ans: C
  5. Corporate Internet Banking is for:
    A) Individuals B) Minor C) Non-individuals D) Students
    Ans: C
  6. Which mode is NOT available?
    A) NEFT B) RTGS C) IMPS D) BHIM Aadhaar
    Ans: D
  7. Statement download allowed?
    A) No B) Yes C) Only 6 months D) Only 1 year
    Ans: B
  8. Cheque book request possible?
    A) Yes B) No C) Only branch D) Only corporate
    Ans: A
  9. Which account CANNOT use Internet Banking?
    A) NRE B) Dormant C) Resident D) Senior Citizen
    Ans: B
  10. Internet Banking launched in:
    A) July 2005 B) Sept 2006 C) Oct 2007 D) Dec 2008
    Ans: B
  11. FEBA stands for:
    A) Financial Efficient Banking App
    B) Finacle Enhanced Banking Architecture
    C) Financial Electronic Banking
    D) Finacle E-Banking Application
    Ans: B
  12. IMPS availability:
    A) 10–5 B) 24×7 C) Office hours only D) Holidays only
    Ans: B
  13. Daily fund transfer limit can be:
    A) Increased B) Decreased C) Both D) None
    Ans: C
  14. Corporate facility includes:
    A) OTP only B) Maker-Checker C) Passbook printing D) ATM PIN
    Ans: B
  15. Retail user:
    A) Company B) Firm C) Individual D) Trust
    Ans: C
  16. Who issues User ID?
    A) Customer B) Bank C) Mobile app D) KYC office
    Ans: B
  17. Dormant accounts:
    A) Allowed B) Not allowed C) Special approval D) Only ATM
    Ans: B
  18. Joint account Internet banking allowed?
    A) Yes B) No C) Only senior citizen D) Only NRI
    Ans: A
  19. Which is an authentication factor?
    A) Email B) Signature C) OTP D) Voice
    Ans: C
  20. Can customer block card online?
    A) Yes B) No C) Only debit card D) Only credit card
    Ans: A
  21. Login password expiry:
    A) 5 days B) 6 months C) 12 months D) Unlimited
    Ans: B
  22. Inoperative account:
    A) Allowed B) Not allowed C) With charges D) Only view
    Ans: B
  23. Corporate IB supports:
    A) Payroll B) Mutual fund C) ATM D) Passbook
    Ans: A
  24. Bill pay available?
    A) Yes B) No C) Only mobile D) Only DTH
    Ans: A
  25. Online FD opening?
    A) Yes B) No C) Only senior citizens D) Only NRI
    Ans: A
  26. IMPS charges:
    A) High B) Free C) Depends D) Admin set
    Ans: B
  27. Password should be changed:
    A) Weekly B) Monthly C) Periodically D) Yearly
    Ans: C
  28. User blocked due to wrong password?
    A) No B) Yes C) Sometimes D) Never
    Ans: B
  29. OTP required for:
    A) Login B) Sensitive transactions C) Logout D) Dashboard
    Ans: B
  30. Internet Banking is available:
    A) Only weekdays B) Only office hours C) 24×7 D) 12 hours
    Ans: C
  31. First-time login requires:
    A) Email B) OTP C) Signature D) Video call
    Ans: B
  32. Account linking possible?
    A) Yes B) No C) Only FD D) Only Loan
    Ans: A
  33. Corporate Admin user created by:
    A) Bank B) Customer C) NPCI D) RBI
    Ans: B
  34. Limit increase requires:
    A) Branch B) Online C) Admin approval D) KYC
    Ans: C
  35. Service Request includes:
    A) PAN update B) Card block C) Aadhaar update D) Locker
    Ans: B

CHAPTER 2 — BoB World (Mobile Banking App)


🔵 1. Introduction

BoB World = Mobile Banking App of Bank of Baroda.
It is the upgraded version of M-Connect Plus.

Tagline: “Bank on the Go”
✔ Available 24×7
✔ For all banking, investment, shopping, and lifestyle needs
✔ Combines banking + payments + shopping in one app


🔵 2. Main Features of BoB World

A. Basic Banking

  • Balance check
  • Mini statement & full statement
  • Fund transfer (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, IFT, UPI)
  • Cash on Mobile
  • Scan & Pay
  • e-Passbook

B. Fund Transfers

TypeLimit per Transaction – Limit per Day
Third Party / NEFT / RTGS5–10
IMPS Beneficiary5–5
IMPS Instant0.5–2
Self Transfer∞ – ∞ (Unlimited)

C. Bill Pay & Recharge

  • Mobile/DTH recharge
  • Fastag recharge
  • Utility bill payments
  • Quick Bill Pay

D. Card Services

  • View debit/credit card details
  • Enable/disable card usage
  • Set ATM/POS/E-commerce limits
  • Virtual card availability
  • Block/replace card

E. Investment & Wealth

  • Mutual Funds (WMS)
  • Digital Gold
  • Fixed Deposit (FD) opening
  • Recurring Deposit (RD) opening

F. Insurance

  • Buy life, health, motor, home insurance
  • Get instant premium quotes
  • View policy details

G. Personal Finance Tools

  • Expense tracker
  • Spending alerts
  • Budget setting
  • Goal-based savings dashboard

H. Lifestyle & Shopping

  • Book hotels, flights, bus
  • Online shopping marketplace
  • Personalized deals & offers
  • Reward points redemption

I. Customer Support

  • 24×7 in-app chatbot
  • Raise service requests:
    ✔ Chequebook
    ✔ Address change
    ✔ Statement
    ✔ ATM PIN generation
  • Branch/ATM locator via GPS

J. Security

  • App login + transaction PIN
  • Device binding
  • OTP for sensitive operations
  • Auto logout after 5 minutes
  • Secure, encrypted transactions

🔵 3. New UI/UX Features

  • Menu increased from 5 to 10 categories
  • New rich cards for better visual design
  • Voice-activated chatbot introduced
  • Cleaner layout for Save/Invest/Borrow/Shop options

🔵 4. UPI & bob इ Pay inside BoB World

BoB World integrates UPI features via bob इ Pay.

UPI supports:

  • VPA payments
  • Phone number payments
  • Scan & Pay
  • QR code payments
  • UPI Lite support

🔵 5. Transaction Limits

A. General Limits

GroupCodeLimit
TNRThird Party, NEFT, RTGS10 lakh
IMPS-BBeneficiary5 lakh
IDInstant IMPS, Digital Gold2 lakh
C5 – B1Cash on Mobile / Bill Pay5k / 1 lakh
UP ∞UPINo limit

IMPORTANT POINTS

✔ BoB Mobile App name = BoB World
✔ Rebranded from M-Connect Plus
✔ Transaction session timeout = 5 minutes
✔ Menu expanded from 5 → 10
✔ Voice chatbot added
✔ Fund transfer limits:

  • Third party = ₹5 lakh/transaction
  • IMPS Instant = ₹50,000
  • NEFT/RTGS = ₹5 lakh/transaction
    Digital Gold limit = ₹2 lakh/day
    ✔ FD/RD can be opened directly from app
    ✔ Supports UPI Lite (₹1,000 txn limit, ₹5,000 wallet balance)

🟩 REVISION NOTES

  • BoB World = Mobile Banking App → “Bank on the Go
  • Upgraded from M-Connect Plus
  • Offers banking + shopping + insurance + investments
  • Voice chatbot + 10 menu categories
  • Major transfers:
    • Third party: ₹5L/txn
    • IMPS instant: ₹50k
    • NEFT/RTGS: ₹5L
  • UPI integrated (bob इ Pay)
  • FD/RD opening allowed
  • Card controls (lock/unlock) available
  • Security: 5-minute session timeout

🟦 MCQ

1. BoB World is the upgraded version of:

A) Baroda Connect
B) Internet Banking
C) M-Connect Plus
D) BoB Lite
Answer: C

2. Session timeout for BoB World app is:

A) 3 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) 10 minutes
D) 15 minutes
Answer: B

3. IMPS Instant limit per transaction:

A) 10,000
B) 25,000
C) 50,000
D) 2,00,000
Answer: C

4. Daily IMPS Instant limit in BoB World:

A) 50,000
B) 1,00,000
C) 2,00,000
D) 5,00,000
Answer: C

5. IMPS Beneficiary-based daily limit:

A) 2 lakh
B) 5 lakh
C) 10 lakh
D) 50k
Answer: B

6. Third-party transfer limit per transaction:

A) 2 lakh
B) 3 lakh
C) 5 lakh
D) 10 lakh
Answer: C

7. Third-party transfer limit per day:

A) 5 lakh
B) 10 lakh
C) 2 lakh
D) Unlimited
Answer: B

8. Digital Gold maximum daily limit:

A) 50,000
B) 1,00,000
C) 2,00,000
D) 5,00,000
Answer: C

9. Number of menus after UI upgrade:

A) 5
B) 10
C) 7
D) 12
Answer: B

10. The feature to track customer expenses:

A) Portfolio Manager
B) Card Insights
C) Expense Manager
D) Wallet
Answer: C

11. NOT a fund transfer mode in BoB World:

A) NEFT
B) RTGS
C) IMPS
D) AEPS
Answer: D

12. Payment method using QR code:

A) Card Pay
B) NFC Pay
C) Scan & Pay
D) Mobile Pay
Answer: C

13. Name of UPI inside BoB World:

A) BoB UPI
B) BHIM BoB
C) bob इ Pay
D) UPI World
Answer: C

14. Registered bill pay daily limit:

A) 10,000
B) 50,000
C) 1,00,000
D) 5,00,000
Answer: C

15. Cash on Mobile daily limit:

A) 1,000
B) 2,000
C) 5,000
D) 10,000
Answer: C

16. Accounts/services opened through BoB World:

A) FD only
B) RD only
C) Both FD & RD
D) None
Answer: C

17. UPI Lite supported in BoB World?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Only premium users
D) Only Android
Answer: A

18. Device-binding is:

A) Card binding
B) Profile lock
C) Device Binding
D) SMS Binding
Answer: C

19. Mini-statement shows last:

A) 5 txn
B) 8 txn
C) 10 txn
D) 20 txn
Answer: C

20. Available card services:

A) ATM PIN generation
B) Block card
C) Set limits
D) All
Answer: D

21. BoB World is available on:

A) iOS only
B) Android only
C) Both iOS & Android
D) Windows
Answer: C

22. First-time login requires:

A) Signature
B) OTP
C) Debit card
D) Aadhaar
Answer: B

23. Which is NOT provided in BoB World?

A) Mutual fund services
B) Digital Gold
C) Flight booking
D) PPF account closure
Answer: D

24. Personal finance summary is shown in:

A) E-Passbook
B) Expense Manager Dashboard
C) Savings Tracker
D) My Budget
Answer: B

25. “Bank on the Go” is the slogan of:

A) UPI
B) RTGS
C) BoB World
D) BBPS
Answer: C

26. High-value transaction requires:

A) CVV
B) Email
C) AFA
D) PAN
Answer: C

27. Customer can raise:

A) Address change
B) Cheque book request
C) Card block
D) All
Answer: D

28. Recharge options include:

A) Mobile
B) DTH
C) FASTag
D) All
Answer: D

29. Investment options supported:

A) Mutual funds
B) Digital Gold
C) FD/RD
D) All
Answer: D

30. UPI PIN reset supported?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Branch only
D) Only corporate
Answer: A

31. Shopping options include:

A) Hotel booking
B) Online shopping
C) Flights
D) All
Answer: D

32. Transaction password required for:

A) Logout
B) Settings
C) High-value transactions
D) Notifications
Answer: C

33. Tap & Pay available through:

A) BoB World app
B) Physical card
C) bob World Wave device
D) QR
Answer: C

34. BoB World is:

A) Banking only
B) Shopping only
C) Banking + Shopping + Investments
D) UPI only
Answer: C

35. Instant transfer mode:

A) NEFT
B) IMPS
C) RTGS
D) Cheque
Answer: B

36. QR Code payment uses:

A) RTGS
B) NEFT
C) UPI
D) Net banking
Answer: C

37. Loan dashboard displays:

A) Outstanding
B) EMI
C) Due date
D) All
Answer: D

38. UI upgrade introduced how many menu categories?

A) 2018 version
B) 2019 version
C) 2020+ redesign
D) 2016 version
Answer: C

39. Card limit setting available for:

A) ATM
B) POS
C) Online
D) All
Answer: D

40. NEFT per transaction limit:

A) 1 lakh
B) 2 lakh
C) 3 lakh
D) 5 lakh
Answer: D

41. NEFT daily limit:

A) 2 lakh
B) 5 lakh
C) 7 lakh
D) 10 lakh
Answer: D

42. UPI inside BoB World is powered by:

A) BHIM
B) SMS
C) bob इ Pay
D) VISA
Answer: C

43. First login authentication:

A) UPI PIN
B) Fingerprint
C) OTP
D) Aadhaar
Answer: C

44. Bill payment categories:

A) Electricity
B) Gas
C) Water
D) All
Answer: D

45. Debit card hotlisting availability:

A) Branch
B) BoB World
C) ATM
D) IVR only
Answer: B

46. Dashboard features include:

A) Spending
B) Investments
C) Shopping
D) All
Answer: D

47. Auto logout time due to inactivity:

A) Manual only
B) 1 min
C) 5 min
D) 15 min
Answer: C

48. Number of BoB accounts that can be linked:

A) One only
B) Two
C) Multiple
D) None
Answer: C

49. Standing instruction modification:

A) Yes
B) No
C) Branch only
D) Call center
Answer: A

50. Security supported by BoB World:

A) PIN
B) OTP
C) Biometric
D) All
Answer: D


CHAPTER 3 — UPI & bob इ Pay (UPI Application)


🔵 1. Introduction to UPI

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) = Real-time payment system in India.

✔ Transfers money instantly
✔ Works 24×7
✔ No charges
✔ Uses VPA/UPI ID instead of bank details

UPI is used for:

  • Person-to-person transfer
  • Person-to-merchant payments
  • Online shopping, bill payments
  • QR code payments
  • Mobile number–based payments

Apps like bob इ Pay use UPI to provide these services.


🔵 2. What is bob इ Pay?

bob इ Pay = Bank of Baroda’s UPI Application.
It allows:

  • Send money
  • Request money
  • Scan & Pay
  • Recharge & bill payments
  • Merchant payments
  • Linking of multiple bank accounts

🔵 3. How UPI Transfers Money

You can transfer money through:

  • UPI ID (VPA)
  • QR code
  • Phone number
  • Aadhaar (if supported)
  • Account number + IFSC

No need to add a beneficiary like NEFT/RTGS.


🔵 4. bob इ Pay — Key Features

✔ Create your own UPI ID
✔ Link multiple bank accounts
✔ Set/Reset UPI PIN
✔ Check balance
✔ Scan any UPI QR
✔ Merchant payments
✔ Recharge (Mobile/DTH)
✔ Online shopping payments


🔵 5. UPI Transaction Limits (bob इ Pay)

Standard bob इ Pay limits

Limit TypeAmount
Per UPI Transaction₹1,00,000 (general NPCI limit)
Daily Transaction CountBank specific
OTP/AFA requirementsAs per NPCI guidelines

🔵 6. UPI Lite

✔ UPI Lite = small value transactions without PIN
✔ Runs inside bob इ Pay

UPI Lite Limits

Limit TypeValue
Per transaction limit₹1,000
Max wallet balance₹5,000
Daily spending limit₹10,000

UPI Lite works offline sometimes → no need for full bank system load.

📝 Exam Trick:
UPI Lite = 1-5-10 rule


🔵 7. UPI PIN–Related Rule

To transfer money:

  • UPI PIN must be set/reset
  • Device must be verified
  • AFA (Additional Factor Authentication) applies for high-value transactions

🔵 8. Important Note

Fund Transfer immediately after:

  • Setting/resetting UPI PIN
  • Fresh registration / device re-verification

→ Limit is only ₹5,000 (security rule)
This is often asked in exams.


🔵 9. UPI Use Cases through bob इ Pay

  • P2P (Person → Person)
  • P2M (Person → Merchant)
  • E-commerce
  • Bill payments
  • Recharge
  • Ticket booking
  • Scan to Pay
  • QR-based payments at shops

IMPORTANT POINTS

✔ UPI = real-time payment system by NPCI
✔ bob इ Pay = BoB’s UPI app
✔ UPI uses VPA/UPI ID, not IFSC details
✔ UPI Lite = 1,000 per txn, 5,000 balance, 10,000 daily
✔ After UPI PIN reset → Limit = ₹5,000
✔ QR payment supported for all merchants
✔ Uses Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) rails
✔ 24×7 availability
✔ UPI = Instant + Free + Secure


🟩 LAST MINUTE REVISION NOTES

  • UPI = instant bank-to-bank transfer
  • bob इ Pay = BoB’s official UPI App
  • Works with UPI ID, number, QR
  • UPI Lite = 1-5-10 rule
  • PIN reset/new device → only ₹5,000 allowed
  • Used for P2P, P2M, bills, recharges, shopping
  • 24×7, free, secure

🟦 UPI MCQ

1. UPI is developed by:

A) RBI
B) NPCI
C) NABARD
D) SBI
Answer: B

2. UPI works on which payment infrastructure?

A) NEFT
B) RTGS
C) IMPS
D) AEPS
Answer: C

3. UPI Lite per transaction limit is:

A) ₹500
B) ₹1,000
C) ₹2,000
D) ₹5,000
Answer: B

4. Maximum UPI Lite wallet balance:

A) ₹2,000
B) ₹3,000
C) ₹5,000
D) ₹10,000
Answer: C

5. Daily UPI Lite limit:

A) ₹5,000
B) ₹10,000
C) ₹20,000
D) ₹25,000
Answer: B

6. Maximum UPI transaction limit (RBI standard):

A) ₹50,000
B) ₹1 lakh
C) ₹2 lakh
D) ₹5 lakh
Answer: B

7. After UPI PIN reset, limit is restricted to:

A) ₹1,000
B) ₹5,000
C) ₹10,000
D) Not allowed
Answer: B

8. The UPI app inside BoB world is called:

A) BoB UPI
B) BHIM BoB
C) bob इ Pay
D) Baroda Pay
Answer: C

9. UPI stands for:

A) Unified Pay Interface
B) Unified Payments Interface
C) Universal Payment Integration
D) Unified Public Interface
Answer: B

10. UPI QR payments are:

A) Only P2P
B) Only P2M
C) Both P2P & P2M
D) Not allowed
Answer: C


11. VPA stands for:

A) Verified Payment Address
B) Virtual Payment Authentication
C) Virtual Payment Address
D) Variable Payment Address
Answer: C

12. UPI requires:

A) Account number
B) Aadhaar
C) Only VPA
D) Credit Card
Answer: C

13. Which is NOT a UPI handle of BoB?

A) @barodampay
B) @barodapay
C) @barodabank
D) @upi
Answer: D

14. PIN required for UPI Lite?

A) Always
B) Never
C) Only above ₹1,000
D) Only for merchants
Answer: B

15. UPI Lite is mainly used for:

A) Large payments
B) Small payments
C) International payments
D) ATM withdrawals
Answer: B


16. UPI is available:

A) Only office hours
B) 7 AM to 7 PM
C) 24×7
D) Banking hours
Answer: C

17. Bharat QR runs on:

A) UPI
B) IMPS
C) Both
D) None
Answer: A

18. Which is NOT a UPI transaction type?

A) P2P
B) P2M
C) M2P
D) P2PM
Answer: C

19. UPI Lite works on:

A) Offline mode for small payments
B) Always online
C) Only WiFi
D) Only 4G
Answer: A

20. UPI requires which authentication?

A) ATM PIN
B) Debit card details + OTP
C) CVV
D) Aadhaar only
Answer: B


21. bob इ Pay is maintained by:

A) NPCI
B) SBI
C) Bank of Baroda
D) RBI
Answer: C

22. UPI mandates which factor?

A) 1FA
B) 2FA (Two Factor Auth)
C) 3FA
D) No auth
Answer: B

23. Which is an example of a VPA?

A) 98765@upi
B) 123456789
C) bob1000
D) 9876-5432
Answer: A

24. To link a bank account to UPI, which is mandatory?

A) IMPS
B) IFSC
C) Mobile number linked with bank
D) Aadhaar
Answer: C

25. Which payment cannot be done on UPI?

A) Mobile recharge
B) Card-to-card direct transfer
C) Bill payment
D) Merchant QR payment
Answer: B


26. Credit card-on-UPI allows which cards currently?

A) Visa
B) Mastercard
C) RuPay Credit Cards
D) All
Answer: C

27. Which UPI service sends payment requests?

A) Pay to VPA
B) Collect Request
C) Merchant Pay
D) Scan & Pay
Answer: B

28. UPI Lite uses:

A) Linked bank account
B) On-device wallet
C) Cloud wallet
D) Prepaid card
Answer: B

29. UPI transactions require:

A) Internet only
B) SMS only
C) Internet + SMS verification
D) None
Answer: C

30. UPI Lite benefits include:

A) Faster small payments
B) No PIN needed
C) Reduced UPI load
D) All of these
Answer: D


31. UPI subscription/autopay is used for:

A) POPI
B) Mandate payments
C) VRP only
D) None
Answer: B

32. UPI Lite X allows:

A) Offline merchant payments
B) Offline P2P
C) Both
D) None
Answer: C

33. Which organisation regulates UPI?

A) NPCI
B) RBI
C) GOI
D) SEBI
Answer: B

34. Merchant payments in UPI are called:

A) P2P
B) P2M
C) M2M
D) M2P
Answer: B

35. UPI AutoPay allows:

A) EMIs
B) OTT subscriptions
C) Loan repayment
D) All
Answer: D


36. UPI Lite introduced in BoB on:

A) 2021
B) 2022
C) 2023
D) As per NPCI approval
Answer: D

37. bob इ Pay supports QR of:

A) Bharat QR
B) UPI QR
C) Merchant QR
D) All
Answer: D

38. UPI ID can be created in:

A) Bank branch
B) ATM
C) BoB World/bob इ Pay
D) Passbook
Answer: C

39. Settlement of UPI happens via:

A) NPCI
B) RBI
C) Bank itself
D) SEBI
Answer: A

40. UPI SPAM protection works with:

A) VPA blocking
B) Merchant restriction
C) Limit control
D) All
Answer: D


41. Which is NOT a UPI handle of BoB?

A) @barodampay
B) @barodabank
C) @barodapay
D) @paytm
Answer: D

42. bob इ Pay allows maximum daily transactions of:

A) 10
B) Unlimited
C) As per bank/NPCI
D) 5
Answer: C

43. UPI Pay-to-Contact allows payment using:

A) Email
B) Mobile number
C) ATM number
D) Aadhaar
Answer: B

44. UPI Autopay max limit per debit:

A) ₹2,000
B) ₹5,000
C) ₹10,000
D) ₹15,000
Answer: C

45. UPI Lite can be loaded via:

A) Debit card
B) Net Banking
C) UPI itself
D) All of these
Answer: D


47. bob इ Pay main function:

A) Insurance
B) Shopping
C) UPI payments
D) Loans
Answer: C

48. Which of these is NOT needed for UPI PIN setup?

A) Debit card expiry
B) Debit card number
C) CVV
D) PAN number
Answer: D

49. UPI can be linked with:

A) Savings account
B) Current account
C) Overdraft account
D) All
Answer: D

50. UPI password/PIN consists of:

A) 4 digits
B) 5 digits
C) 6 digits
D) 8 digits
Answer: C


CHAPTER 4 — bob World Digital Rupee (CBDC / e₹)


🔵 1. What is Digital Rupee (e₹)?

Digital Rupee = CBDC = Central Bank Digital Currency of India
Issued by: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

It is the digital form of physical cash, having:

  • Same value
  • Same legal status
  • Same denominations

It is NOT:

  • Cryptocurrency
  • UPI
  • Wallet money of private companies

Key Idea:
Digital Rupee = RBI-issued electronic cash.


🔵 2. Types of CBDC

India has two CBDC formats:

A. CBDC-R (Retail)

For: Public (individuals + merchants)
Used for:
✔ Shopping
✔ Transfers
✔ QR payments
✔ Merchant payments

B. CBDC-W (Wholesale)

For: Banks & financial institutions
Used for inter-bank settlement.


🔵 3. Features of Digital Rupee

✔ Like physical cash but stored digitally
✔ 24×7 instant settlement
✔ RBI liability (so, safest form of money)
✔ Can be used offline (future expansion)
✔ Can pay merchants using QR
✔ Interoperable with UPI QR codes


🔵 4. Major Milestones of BoB Digital Rupee

DateFeature Released
17 Jan 2023CBDC-R app launch (wallet → wallet transfers)
26 Aug 2023UPI QR Interoperability (P2P & P2M)
04 Nov 2023P2P UPI QR interoperability
07 Nov 2023Whitelisting removed (available to all customers)
25 Jan 2024Credit card loading blocked
06 Mar 2024Bulk credit using CBDC
15 Mar 2024Wallet loading via direct debit of BoB account
10 Apr 2024CBDC integrated in SIEBEL CRM
30 Apr 2024Auto-load + limit management + UPI intent
21 Jun 2024Unsecured WiFi check
24 Sep 2024Velocity / transaction limit checks
27 Sep 2024Center number hiding for iOS registration

📝 Exam Trick:
Start = Jan 2023,
UPI = Aug & Nov 2023,
Wallet DD = Mar 2024,
Auto-load = Apr 2024,
Security = Jun & Sep 2024


🔵 5. How the Digital Rupee Wallet Works

You can:

  • Load wallet using linked BoB account
  • Load using UPI from ANY bank
  • Send e₹ to friends/family (wallet-to-wallet)
  • Pay merchants via QR
  • Receive payments instantly

🔵 6. Benefits of BoB Digital Rupee

✔ Load wallet via BoB account or UPI
Instant money transfer 24×7
All denominations available (₹1, ₹2, ₹5…₹2000)
✔ QR-based merchant payments
✔ Works like digital cash
✔ No transaction charges
✔ Can send/receive money with only mobile number or QR code


🔵 7. Possible Risks / Challenges

  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Impact on commercial banks (if deposits shift to CBDC wallets)
  • Tech dependency
  • User privacy concerns

🔵 8. Difference Between UPI and CBDC

FeatureUPIDigital Rupee (CBDC)
IssuerBanksRBI
TypePayment systemCurrency itself
SettlementBank-to-bankInstant final settlement
Needs bank a/c?YesNot required for transfers
Works offline?NoPlanned
PrivacyLowHigher (like digital cash)

📝 One-Line Memory:
UPI = payment system, CBDC = money itself.


🔵 9. Exam Recap

CBDC = RBI’s digital cash
BoB app features → wallet loads, QR payments, UPI interoperability, auto-load, 2023–24 timeline


IMPORTANT POINTS

  • CBDC = Digital Rupee (e₹)
  • Issued by: RBI
  • 2 types: Retail (CBDC-R) & Wholesale (CBDC-W)
  • BoB Digital Rupee launched: 17 January 2023
  • UPI QR interoperability:
    • 26 Aug 2023 (P2P & P2M)
    • 04 Nov 2023 (P2P)
  • Wallet loading via direct debit: 15 March 2024
  • Auto-load feature: 30 April 2024
  • Digital Rupee = digital form of physical cash
  • Credit card loading to CBDC blocked: 25 Jan 2024

🟩 LAST MINUTE REVISION NOTES

  • CBDC = RBI-issued digital currency
  • e₹ behaves like physical money
  • BoB CBDC timeline: Jan’23 → Aug’23 → Nov’23 → Mar’24 → Apr’24
  • Retail = customers, Wholesale = banks
  • UPI interoperability = Aug & Nov 2023
  • Wallet load via account & UPI
  • Digital Rupee = Money, UPI = Payment system
  • No credit card loading allowed

🟦 MCQ

1. CBDC is issued by:

A) NPCI
B) RBI
C) SEBI
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B

2. Digital Rupee was launched in Bank of Baroda on:

A) 2021
B) 2022
C) 17 January 2023
D) 26 August 2023
Answer: C

3. UPI–CBDC QR interoperability (P2P & P2M) was launched on:

A) 17 Jan 2023
B) 26 Aug 2023
C) 07 Nov 2023
D) 25 Jan 2024
Answer: B

4. CBDC stands for:

A) Central Banking Digital Code
B) Central Bank Digital Currency
C) Centralized Banking Digital Coin
D) Central Bank Deposit Currency
Answer: B

5. CBDC Retail is meant for:

A) Banks only
B) Large corporations
C) General public
D) Government only
Answer: C


6. CBDC is considered as:

A) Cryptocurrency
B) Virtual token
C) RBI-backed digital currency
D) Wallet-only money
Answer: C

7. Which is NOT allowed in CBDC loading?

A) UPI
B) Bank account
C) Debit card
D) Credit card
Answer: D

8. Credit card loading to CBDC was blocked on:

A) 15 Mar 2023
B) 30 Apr 2023
C) 25 Jan 2024
D) 17 Jan 2024
Answer: C

9. CBDC wallet auto-load limit per mandate:

A) ₹10,000
B) ₹25,000
C) ₹15,000
D) ₹1,00,000
Answer: C

10. CBDC transactions are:

A) Settled end of day
B) Settled T+1
C) Real-time
D) Twice daily
Answer: C


11. e₹ is issued by:

A) NPCI
B) RBI
C) Bank of Baroda
D) SEBI
Answer: B

12. CBDC is equivalent to:

A) NEFT
B) UPI
C) Physical cash
D) Cheques
Answer: C

13. Which feature was enabled on 30 April 2024?

A) Auto-load
B) Offline mode
C) QR scanning
D) P2P
Answer: A

14. Wallet loading through Demand Draft enabled on:

A) 30 Apr 2024
B) 15 Mar 2024
C) 26 Aug 2023
D) 17 Jan 2023
Answer: B

15. What is NOT a feature of CBDC?

A) Programmability
B) RBI-guaranteed value
C) Cryptocurrency-style mining
D) Instant settlement
Answer: C


16. CBDC Pilot in India started in Retail on:

A) Dec 2022
B) Jan 2023
C) Apr 2023
D) Aug 2023
Answer: A

17. e₹ wallet is linked to:

A) UPI ID
B) Bank account
C) Mobile phone
D) Aadhaar only
Answer: B

18. Is CBDC interest-bearing?

A) Yes
B) No
C) Based on amount
D) RBI decides
Answer: B

19. CBDC can be used for:

A) P2P
B) P2M
C) QR payments
D) All of these
Answer: D

20. Which is correct for CBDC?

A) It is crypto
B) It is decentralised
C) It is issued by RBI
D) None
Answer: C


21. CBDC wallets are maintained by:

A) NPCI
B) RBI
C) Banks
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C

22. CBDC can be loaded using:

A) UPI
B) Bank transfer
C) Auto-load
D) All of these
Answer: D

23. Which one is TRUE?

A) CBDC needs UPI PIN
B) CBDC P2P works like cash
C) CBDC has merchant fees
D) CBDC is a crypto
Answer: B

24. Offline CBDC payments are:

A) Allowed
B) Not allowed
C) Allowed in pilot
D) Only merchant
Answer: C

25. What does e₹ stand for?

A) Electronic Rupee
B) E-Retail Rupee
C) Enterprise Rupee
D) Emergency Rupee
Answer: A


26. e₹-R refers to:

A) Retail CBDC
B) Reserve CBDC
C) RBI CBDC
D) Regular CBDC
Answer: A

27. e₹-W refers to:

A) Wholesale CBDC
B) Wallet CBDC
C) Working capital CBDC
D) Wide-area CBDC
Answer: A

28. CBDC Retail users include:

A) Individuals
B) Private companies
C) Merchants
D) All of these
Answer: D

29. CBDC QR is used for:

A) ATM
B) POS
C) P2M/P2P
D) RTGS
Answer: C

30. CBDC works on:

A) Blockchain
B) Distributed ledger (could vary)
C) Token-based structure
D) All of these
Answer: C


31. Which is NOT a CBDC transaction type?

A) P2P
B) P2M
C) P2Bank
D) M2P
Answer: D

32. Merchant settlement in CBDC is:

A) Instant
B) T+1
C) T+2
D) Manual
Answer: A

33. Daily CBDC wallet loading limit:

A) ₹50,000
B) ₹1,00,000
C) As per APP/BANK
D) Fixed by NPCI
Answer: C

34. CBDC transactions use:

A) Card networks
B) UPI rails
C) Tokenised digital currency
D) AEPS
Answer: C

35. e₹ balance is visible in:

A) Passbook
B) UPI
C) CBDC wallet
D) ATM
Answer: C


36. QR interoperability connects CBDC with:

A) NEFT
B) UPI QR
C) AEPS
D) IMPS
Answer: B

37. e₹-R wallet can be used in:

A) BoB World
B) bob World e₹ app
C) Internet Banking
D) All
Answer: B

38. CBDC transactions require:

A) Payer’s bank
B) RBI digital ledger
C) Merchant bank
D) NPCI switch
Answer: B

39. CBDC is a liability of:

A) Bank of Baroda
B) NPCI
C) Reserve Bank of India
D) Government
Answer: C

40. Offline CBDC benefits include:

A) Network-free payments
B) Reduced load
C) Rural payments
D) All
Answer: D


41. CBDC-P2M means:

A) Person to Merchant
B) Person to Mandate
C) Person to Money
D) Person to Message
Answer: A

42. Which feature improves CBDC speed?

A) Auto-load
B) Token system
C) RBI wallet
D) UPI PIN
Answer: B

43. CBDC is currently in:

A) Full rollout
B) Closed beta
C) Pilot phase
D) Testing only
Answer: a

44. CBDC and UPI difference:

A) Both are same
B) UPI = Payment; CBDC = Money
C) CBDC = Payment; UPI = Money
D) Both are digital currency
Answer: B

45. Wholesale CBDC is used for:

A) Retail shops
B) Interbank settlement
C) Utility bill payment
D) Loan repayment
Answer: B


46. CBDC funding requires:

A) Aadhaar
B) PAN
C) Bank account
D) UPI ID
Answer: C

47. Which is a CBDC loading method?

A) UPI
B) Auto-load
C) Bank transfer
D) All
Answer: D

48. e₹ merchant payments support:

A) QR
B) Static QR
C) Dynamic QR
D) All
Answer: D

49. CBDC wallet login requires:

A) PIN
B) Password
C) Mobile OTP
D) Any of the above (bank decides)
Answer: D

50. CBDC major benefit:

A) Faster cashless payments
B) No settlement delay
C) High transparency
D) All
Answer: D


CHAPTER 5 — bob World Wave (Wearable Payment Smartwatch)


🔵 1. What is bob World Wave?

bob World Wave = Bank of Baroda’s wearable smart watch that allows contactless payments.

✔ Works like a “tap & pay” debit card
✔ No need to carry physical card
✔ Also works as a health tracking smartwatch
✔ Partnered with GOQii (Make in India brand)


🔵 2. Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Accounts

Account TypeMode of Operation
Savings AccountSelf, Either/Survivor, Anyone/Survivor
Current AccountSelf & Sole Proprietorship
Overdraft AccountSelf

📌 Joint accounts allowed only in Savings (not in Current/OD).


🔵 3. Payment Limits

A. Contactless Payments

Transaction TypeLimit
Tap & Pay without PIN₹5,000 per transaction
Max Tap & Pay transactions/day5 transactions

B. Contactless Above ₹5,000

  • Requires PIN
  • Max limit = ₹1,00,000 at POS

C. E-commerce (Online Shopping)

Using non-payment dummy card details:

  • Max daily e-commerce limit = ₹1,00,000
  • Requires CVV + OTP

📝 Memory Trick:
Smartwatch Limits = 5 → 5 → 1 Lakh

  • Rs. 5000 tap
  • 5 transactions/day
  • 1 lakh POS/e-commerce

🔵 4. Health & Fitness Features (GOQii Smart Vital Plus)

✔ Track SpO2
✔ Track heart rate
✔ Blood pressure
✔ Body temperature
✔ Sleep tracking
✔ Steps, calories, distance
✔ Menstrual + pregnancy tracker
✔ ISO-certified health services
✔ IP68 dust & water resistant
✔ 7-day battery life (normal use)


🔵 5. Smartwatch Features

  • 1.57-inch full-touch colour display
  • Music control
  • Multiple wallpapers
  • Alarms
  • Smart notifications
  • Magnetic charger (included)

🔵 6. Charges & Price

ItemDetails
MRP₹6,499 (incl. taxes)
Launch Offer Price₹3,499 (incl. taxes)
ChargerIncluded

🔵 7. Key Benefits

✔ Contactless payments like a debit card
✔ No need to carry wallet/phone
✔ Fully digital banking support
✔ Track health vitals 24×7
✔ Ideal for fitness users + travellers
✔ Integration with GOQii health ecosystem


IMPORTANT POINTS

  • bob World Wave = Tap & Pay smartwatch
  • Partner brand = GOQii
  • Contactless limit without PIN = ₹5,000
  • Daily Tap & Pay transaction count = 5
  • Above ₹5,000 requires PIN
  • POS/e-commerce max limit = ₹1,00,000
  • Health features = SpO2, BP, Temp, HR, Sleep
  • IP68 water & dust resistant
  • Launch offer price = ₹3,499

🟩 REVISION NOTES

  • Wearable payment solution by BoB
  • Uses Tap & Pay (NFC-based)
  • 5000 × 5 rule (₹5k limit, 5 Tx/day)
  • Max POS/e-com = ₹1 lakh
  • Fully health-featured smartwatch
  • Partner = GOQii
  • Price = ₹3,499 (launch)
  • Supports women’s health tracking

🟦 FLASHCARDS

Flashcard 1
Q: bob World Wave is used for?
A: Contactless (Tap & Pay) digital payments.

Flashcard 2
Q: Contactless limit without PIN?
A: ₹5,000/transaction.

Flashcard 3
Q: Daily Tap & Pay transactions allowed?
A: 5.

Flashcard 4
Q: POS/E-commerce daily limit?
A: ₹1,00,000.

Flashcard 5
Q: GOQii provides what for BoB?
A: The smart health watch (Smart Vital Plus).

Flashcard 6
Q: What health features are included?
A: SpO2, HR, BP, Temperature, Sleep.

Flashcard 7
Q: Water resistance rating?
A: IP68.


CHAPTER 6 — Merchant Payment Solutions (POS, Payment Gateway, PayPoint)


🔵 1. bob World Merchant – POS (Point-of-Sale Machine)

POS Machine = Card Swipe/Tap Machine used by merchants to accept payments.

What it accepts:

✔ Debit cards
✔ Credit cards
✔ Prepaid cards
✔ Contactless (Tap & Pay)
✔ QR-based UPI payments

What it enables:

  • Offline payments at shops
  • Swipe, Dip, Tap modes
  • Accept UPI QR payments
  • Daily reconciliation for merchants

Key Advantages of BoB POS

✔ Supports multiple payment modes
✔ Fast settlement
✔ Safe & secure
✔ User-friendly
✔ Can also accept QR payments (UPI)
✔ Supports digital receipts


🔵 2. Baroda e-Gateway (Internet Payment Gateway)

Baroda e-Gateway = BoB’s online payment gateway for accepting payments on websites.

What is it used for?

Businesses can accept online payments from:

  • Debit/Credit cards
  • UPI (VPA + QR)
  • Wallets
  • Net banking of 40+ banks

Ideal for:

  • Schools/Colleges (fees)
  • Retailers
  • Mutual Fund companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Government institutes
  • Municipal corporations
  • Utility payment platforms
  • Online service providers

FEATURES of Baroda e-Gateway

✔ Accepts 10 foreign currencies
✔ Low transaction charges
✔ Easy integration (merchant website/app)
✔ Secure (Verified by Visa / MasterCard SecureCode)
✔ Detailed MIS portal
✔ Payments supported:

  • Cards
  • Net banking
  • Wallets
  • UPI
  • QR

🔵 3. Baroda PayPoint (Offline + Online Merchant Payment Portal)

Baroda PayPoint = Web/Mobile-based payment collection portal
Designed for merchants who may NOT have a website.

Why is it useful?

Merchants get:

  • Payment collection
  • Data management
  • Settlement
  • Accounting
  • Reconciliation

Even without any technical setup.

Best for:

  • Housing societies
  • Schools & colleges
  • Retail shops
  • NGOs
  • Small business owners

Benefits of PayPoint

✔ No website required
✔ Accepts offline & online payments
✔ Customizable payment solutions
✔ Secure transaction processing
✔ Automatic settlement reporting


🔵 4. Chargeback & Refund Procedure

Refund Process:

  • Merchant has login access
  • Can partially/fully refund to customer
  • Refund credited within 3–5 working days

Chargeback / Dispute Process:

Chargeback happens when:

  • Customer disputes a transaction
  • Duplicate payment
  • Processing error
  • Fraud
  • Non-receipt of goods/services

Steps:

  1. Customer raises dispute → card issuer
  2. Acquiring bank (BoB) contacts merchant for proof
  3. Merchant submits documents (re-presentment)
  4. Amount is returned if merchant wins
  5. If merchant fails → money debited permanently

📝 Memory Trick:
Chargeback causes: D-D-P-F-N

  • Dispute
  • Duplicate
  • Processing error
  • Fraud
  • Non-fulfillment

🔵 5. Reconciliation & Settlement

Settlement Timelines

Payment TypeSettlement Time
Domestic Cards – IPGT+1 working day
Domestic Cards – PayPointT+2 working days
International CardsT+3 working days
Net Banking via Aggregator – IPGT+2 working days
Net Banking via Aggregator – PayPointT+3 working days

Here, T = Transaction Date


IMPORTANT POINTS

  • POS = Accepts card + contactless payments
  • Baroda e-Gateway = BoB’s internet payment gateway
  • PayPoint = Merchant solution for those without website
  • e-Gateway supports 10 foreign currencies
  • Verified by Visa / MasterCard SecureCode
  • Refund → credited in 3–5 working days
  • Chargeback reasons: dispute, duplicate, error, fraud, non-fulfillment
  • Settlement timelines:
    • Domestic cards → T+1
    • PayPoint domestic → T+2
    • International → T+3
    • Aggregator Net banking → T+2 / T+3

🟩 LAST MINUTE REVISION NOTES

  • POS = Swipe, Dip, Tap + UPI QR
  • e-Gateway = Online business payments
  • PayPoint = Payment collection for businesses without websites
  • Supports cards, net banking, wallets, UPI, QR
  • Chargeback reasons = D-D-P-F-N
  • Refund = 3–5 days
  • Settlement = T+1, T+2, T+3 depending on payment type

CHAPTER 7 — bob World Tab (TAB BANKING)


🔵 1. What is bob World Tab?

bob World Tab (TabIT) = Bank of Baroda’s tablet-based digital onboarding system.

It is an assisted banking platform used by branch staff to open:

  • Savings Accounts
  • Current Accounts
  • NRE/NRO Accounts
  • DEMAT & Trading Accounts

✔ Fully paperless
✔ Fast onboarding
✔ Used by staff during customer visits or at branches
✔ Helps increase CASA (Current Account Savings Account)


🔵 2. Key Purpose of Tab Banking

✔ Make account opening faster (instant)
✔ Remove paperwork
✔ Improve customer experience
✔ Digitize KYC & verification
✔ Expand customer base


🔵 3. Modes of Account Opening

Customers can open accounts using any of the following:

ModeExplanation
Aadhaar + OTPPaperless, instant authentication
Aadhaar + BiometricFingerprint-based eKYC
CKYC Search & DownloadFetches data from CKYC registry

🔵 4. Savings Bank Schemes Available on Tab Banking

22 Savings Account Schemes can be opened through bob World Tab:

⭐ Most important list (learn at least 10):

CategoryExamples
GeneralBaroda Advantage SB, Baroda Super Saving
Salary AccountsBaroda Salary Classic, Super, Premium, Privilege
Special SegmentsBaroda Jeevan Suraksha, Baroda Senior Citizen Privilege
GovernmentBaroda Government Scholarship Account, Government Employee Salary Account
Youth/KidsBaroda Champ
WomenBaroda Mahila Shakti
ProfessionalBaroda Professional Saving Account
DefenceBaroda Defence Salary Package
DigitalBaroda bob Lite, Baroda bob BRO
Home Loan LinkedHL-Linked SB Account
PensionBaroda Advantage Pension Account

📝 Memory Trick:
S–S–G–W–D–P–Y
(Salary, Senior citizen, Government, Women, Digital, Professional, Youth)


🔵 5. Current Account Opening through Tab

BoB has digitized opening of:

  • Current Account – Individual / Sole Proprietor
  • Current Account – Non-individual (Partnership, Company)

✔ Faster onboarding
✔ Complete digitization
✔ Integrated backend processing


🔵 6. Important Circular Dates

Circular No.SubjectDate
BCC:BR:116:539Launch of NRE/NRO account opening on Tab31 Aug 2024
BCC:BR:116:286Opening accounts via Tab Banking06 May 2024
BCC:BR:116:157Opening SB account using CKYC12 Mar 2024
BCC:BR:116:147New functionalities in Current Account opening27 Feb 2024
BCC:BR:116:50DEMAT & Trading account via Tab30 Jan 2024
BCC:BR:116:13Aadhaar biometric authentication enabled04 Jan 2024

📝 Memory Hack:
2024 Tab Banking upgrades follow pattern:
Jan → Feb → Mar → May → Aug
(13 → 50 → 147 → 157 → 286 → 539)


🔵 7. Benefits of bob World Tab

✔ Completely digital onboarding
✔ Supports Aadhaar & CKYC
✔ Faster CASA growth
✔ Reduces customer waiting time
✔ Ensures paperless KYC
✔ Improves accuracy & compliance
✔ Supports NRE/NRO, DEMAT, Current Accounts


IMPORTANT POINTS

  • bob World Tab = assisted digital onboarding platform
  • Supports Savings + Current + NRE/NRO + DEMAT accounts
  • Account opening through: Aadhaar OTP, Aadhaar Biometric, CKYC
  • 22 types of Savings Accounts available
  • Key circulars:
    • NRE/NRO Tab launch: 31 Aug 2024
    • CKYC SB opening: 12 Mar 2024
    • DEMAT account via Tab: 30 Jan 2024

🟩 LAST MINUTE REVISION NOTES

  • bob World Tab = Tablet Banking by BoB
  • Opens Savings, Current, NRE/NRO, DEMAT
  • Modes: Aadhaar OTP, Aadhaar Bio, CKYC
  • 22 SB schemes available
  • Major circulars in 2024 (Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Aug)
  • Fully paperless onboarding

CHAPTER 8 — Investment & Trade Platforms (Baroda M-Invest & BarodaINSTA SmartTrade)

🔵 1. BARODA M-INVEST APP (Digital Wealth Manager)

Baroda M-Invest = BoB’s online investment & wealth management app.

✔ Helps customers invest in mutual funds
✔ Completely paperless
✔ Provides goal-based investing
✔ Gives research-based recommendations


🔵 1.1 Key Features of M-Invest

✔ 100% online KYC
✔ Paperless investing & withdrawals
✔ Mutual fund recommendations
✔ Track investments in real-time
✔ Simple & jargon-free interface
✔ Works anywhere on mobile
✔ Straight-through processing (no manual approval delays)


🔵 1.2 Registration Steps

Step 1: Complete KYC in 2 minutes
Step 2: Withdraw money anytime
Step 3: Track portfolio in real-time
Step 4: Invest based on your goals in 30 seconds
Step 5: Select investment options
Step 6: Choose from recommended BoB partner mutual funds

📝 Exam Trick:
M-Invest = 2 mins KYC → 30 sec investing


🔵 1.3 Benefits for Customers

  • No paperwork
  • Easy to start investing
  • On-the-go tracking
  • Safe & secure
  • Suitable for beginners
  • Research-backed mutual fund choices

🔵 2. BARODA INSTA SMARTTRADE (Online Trade Finance Platform)

BarodaINSTA SmartTrade = Digital portal for foreign & inland trade transactions.
Useful for corporates, exporters, importers, MSMEs, and even individuals doing FX remittances.


🔵 2.1 What Customers Can Do on SmartTrade

✔ Initiate FX remittances
✔ Open LC (Letter of Credit)
✔ Submit BG (Bank Guarantee) requests
✔ Handle import & export documentation
✔ Perform paperless transactions
✔ Track all trade requests in real-time


🔵 2.2 Key Features

  • User-friendly dashboards
  • Real-time status tracking
  • Paperless workflow
  • Lower turnaround time (TAT)
  • Online access to MIS, debit advice, SWIFT messages
  • Notifications & alerts
  • Due-date management

🔵 2.3 Why SmartTrade Is Important

✔ Eliminates branch visits
✔ Improves efficiency for businesses
✔ Reduces processing errors
✔ Speeds up trade finance activities
✔ Secure & compliant with international standards


IMPORTANT POINTS

Baroda M-Invest

  • Digital wealth management app
  • Partnered with Finwizard Technology Pvt. Ltd.
  • 100% paperless KYC
  • Goal-based investing
  • 2-minute KYC, 30-second investing
  • Invest in BoB partner mutual funds

BarodaINSTA SmartTrade

  • Digital trade finance portal
  • For foreign & inland trade + FX remittance
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Paperless trade handling
  • MIS, SWIFT copies available online
  • Faster TAT & notifications

🟩 REVISION NOTES

  • M-Invest = Digital mutual fund investment app
  • Paperless KYC; real-time tracking
  • 2-minute KYC → 30 sec investment
  • SmartTrade = Trade finance & FX portal
  • Supports LC, BG, imports/exports
  • Fully online & paperless

🟦 FLASHCARDS

Flashcard 1
Q: What is Baroda M-Invest?
A: Mobile app for digital mutual fund investing.

Flashcard 2
Q: M-Invest KYC time?
A: 2 minutes.

Flashcard 3
Q: M-Invest investment time?
A: 30 seconds.

Flashcard 4
Q: SmartTrade is used for?
A: Foreign & inland trade finance + FX remittances.

Flashcard 5
Q: Name two key features of SmartTrade.
A: Paperless transactions, real-time tracking.

Flashcard 6
Q: SmartTrade provides which documents online?
A: MIS, SWIFT copies, debit advice.


CHAPTER 9 — Baroda DigiNext (Cash Management & Corporate Digital Solutions)


🔵 1. What is Baroda DigiNext?

Baroda DigiNext = Bank of Baroda’s corporate digital platform that helps large companies, MSMEs, and government bodies manage:

  • Collections
  • Payments
  • Reconciliation
  • Cash flows
  • Treasury operations

It supports a fully digital ecosystem for corporate finance.


🔵 2. Why DigiNext is Important?

It helps corporates:

  • Go cashless
  • Handle large-scale payments and collections
  • Integrate bank systems with ERP
  • Automate reconciliation
  • Reduce manual errors
  • Improve working capital management

🔵 3. Key Features of DigiNext

✔ A. Digital Ecosystem

  • Connects customers, suppliers, employees, government departments
  • Exchange financial data digitally
  • Automates business workflows

✔ B. Fast Receivables & Payments

  • Supports bulk payments
  • Faster fund movement
  • Helps in “just-in-time” funding
  • Improves cash flow

✔ C. MIS & Reconciliation

  • Real-time MIS
  • Automated reconciliation
  • Helps corporates track every transaction immediately

✔ D. Supports Multiple Payment Types

DigiNext allows single file processing for:

  • RTGS
  • NEFT
  • IMPS
  • IFT (Inter-bank transfer)

➡ One file → Multiple payment modes → Faster processing


✔ E. Customization for Corporate Needs

Corporates can set:

  • Daily transaction limits
  • Monthly limits
  • Maximum number of transactions
  • Authorization levels

✔ F. ERP Integration

  • Integration with ERP (SAP/Oracle)
  • Via SFTP & API
  • Automated payment initiation
  • Auto reconciliation

✔ G. Other Important Features

  • Automated SMS & email alerts
  • Future value-dated transactions
  • Grace period for authorization
  • Single sign-on for multiple accounts
  • Dashboard for quick status checking
  • Omni-channel (web/mobile/tablet) access

🔵 4. Benefits

✔ Builds complete digital ecosystem
✔ Corporate payments become faster
✔ Helps track receivables efficiently
✔ Reduces manual work
✔ Enhances transparency & control
✔ Improves treasury management
✔ Seamless integration with corporate ERPs


IMPORTANT POINTS

  • DigiNext = BoB’s Cash Management & Corporate Digital Platform
  • Supports RTGS/NEFT/IMPS/IFT in a single file
  • Integrates with ERP via API & SFTP
  • Provides real-time MIS
  • Offers future-dated payments
  • Supports customized user entitlements
  • Auto alerts: SMS + Email
  • Used by corporates + government departments

🟩 LAST MINUTE REVISION NOTES

  • DigiNext = Corporate CMS platform
  • Real-time MIS + automatic reconciliation
  • Single file for RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, IFT
  • ERP integration (API/SFTP)
  • Auto alerts & dashboard
  • Custom limits for users
  • Future-dated transactions allowed

Chapter 10: CARDS

(Credit, Debit & Prepaid Cards)

1️⃣ BoB Cards

Bank of Baroda (BoB) offers:

  • Credit Cards → Buy now, pay later + rewards + lifestyle benefits
  • Debit Cards → Linked to account; use own balance; ATM + POS + online
  • Prepaid Cards → Pre-loaded cards; spend up to loaded limit

Text Diagram (Classification)

BoB CARDS
├── CREDIT CARDS (BOBCARD series, Co-branded)
│   ├── Defence & Govt: VIKRAM, RAKSHAMAH, YODDHA, VARUNAH, Nainital RENAISSANCE
│   ├── Co-branded: IRCTC BOBCARD, HPCL ENERGIE
│   └── Retail: EASY, ETERNA, PREMIER, SELECT, PRIME (FD-backed)
│
├── DEBIT CARDS (bob World series, RuPay / VISA)
│   ├── Special Segments: AGNIVEER, Yoddha, Opulence, Visa Sapphire, EaseMyTrip
│   ├── Inclusion / Thematic: Braille, Bhoomi (green)
│   └── Business: VISA Vyapaar, RuPay Platinum DI
│
└── PREPAID CARDS
    ├── Baroda Reloadable (Physical / Virtual)
    ├── Gift Card (Physical / Virtual)
    └── Baroda TravelEasy Multi Currency Forex Card

🧩 SECTION A – CREDIT CARDS (BOBCARD SERIES)

1.1 Quick Classification

             ┌────────────────────────┐
             │   BoB CREDIT CARDS     │
             └────────────────────────┘
                     │
 ┌───────────┬───────────────┬───────────────┬───────────────┐
 │ Defence & │ Co-branded    │ Retail (General) │ Secured FD │
 │ Segment   │ (IRCTC, HPCL) │ Easy / Select /  │   PRIME     │
 │ (Vikram,  │               │ Premier / Eterna │            │
 │ Yoddha,   │               │                 │            │
 │ Rakshamah,│               │                 │            │
 │ Varunah,  │               │                 │            │
 │ Nainital) │               │                 │            │
 └───────────┴───────────────┴───────────────┴───────────────┘

1.2 Common Features (All Cards)

AreaTypical Pattern
TypeUnsecured, except BOBCARD PRIME (secured against FD)
Age (Primary)21–65 years for general retail / co-branded cards
Age (Add-on)18+ years
Rewards5X / 10X / 15X RP per ₹100 (category-based)
Lounge AccessDefence & premium cards: domestic + international lounge visits
InsurancePersonal Accident: Air + Non-Air, varies (₹15L → ₹1Cr)
MembershipsFITPASS Pro, Amazon Prime, some OTT (on activation / milestone spends)
FeesMix of Lifetime Free (LTF) and Fee with reversal on achieving spend milestones

💡 One-line formula:

RP + Lounge + Insurance + Memberships + Fee Reversal = BoB card design pattern.


2️⃣ Defence & Segment-Specific Cards

2.1 Defence Cards – Visual Comparison

CardSegmentAge (Primary)Key RP PatternLounge & InsuranceFees
VIKRAMDefence + Telangana & MP Police18–60/61/625 RP/₹100 – Movies & Dept. StoresInsurance ₹20L (Air+Non-Air)LTF
RAKSHAMAHIndian Coast Guard18–7010 RP/₹100 – Movies & Dept. Stores8 lounges/year, ₹20L insuranceLTF
YODDHAIndian Army18–7010 RP/₹100 – Movies & Dept. Stores8 lounges/year, ₹20L insuranceLTF
VARUNAH (Premium)Indian Navy18–7015 RP/₹100 – Travel/Dining/Online/IntlUnlimited lounge, ₹100L + ₹10L₹2,499
Nainital RENAISSANCENainital Bank customers21–655 RP/₹100 – Movies & Dept. StoresNo special lounge in text, normal retail₹250 (rev.)

🧠 Mnemonic:
Army–YODDHA | Coast Guard–RAKSHAMAH | Navy–VARUNAH | Police/Defence–VIKRAM


2.2 BOBCARD VIKRAM

ItemDetails
SegmentDefence, Telangana Police, MP Police
Age (Primary)Defence: 18–60; TS Police: 18–61; MP Police: 18–62
Rewards5 RP/₹100 on Movies & Departmental Stores
Perks3 months Disney+ Hotstar (activation)
Insurance₹20L (Air + Non-Air)
FeesLifetime Free (LTF)

🎯 Remember: VIKRAM = only 5 RP, not 10/15.


2.3 RAKSHAMAH & YODDHA – Same Structure

FeatureRAKSHAMAH (Coast Guard)YODDHA (Army)
Age (Primary)18–7018–70
High RP CategoryMovies & Dept. StoresMovies & Dept. Stores
RP Rate10 RP/₹10010 RP/₹100
Other spends2 RP/₹1002 RP/₹100
Lounge8 airport lounges/year8 airport lounges/year
Memberships6m FITPASS + 12m Amazon Prime6m FITPASS + 12m Amazon Prime
Insurance₹20L (Air+Non-Air)₹20L (Air+Non-Air)
FeesLTFLTF

🧠 Trick:
“Coast + Army = Same 10 RP + 8 lounges + ₹20L + LTF”
Just remember names: RAKSHAMAH (Coast) and YODDHA (Army).


2.4 VARUNAH – Navy Premium Card

ItemDetails
SegmentIndian Navy personnel & veterans (Sailors & Officers)
Rewards15 RP/₹100 on Travel, Dining, Online, International
Other spends3 RP/₹100
LoungeUnlimited airport lounge access
Memberships6m FITPASS Pro + 12m Amazon Prime
Insurance₹100L (Air) + ₹10L (Non-Air incl. Sea)
Fees₹2,499 joining & annual (not free)

🎯 Exam point: Only Defence card with fees + 15 RP + ₹1 Cr insurance = VARUNAH (Navy).


2.5 Nainital RENAISSANCE BOBCARD – Nainital Bank Only

ItemDetails
SegmentNainital Bank customers
EligibilityIndian resident, 21–65; must have Nainital Bank a/c
CorporateMust have CC/OD / CA / FD
Not eligibleSole proprietorships
Rewards5 RP/₹100 (Dept. & Movies), 1 RP/₹100 others
FeesNo joining fee, Annual ₹250, reversed at ₹25k spend

3️⃣ Co-Branded Cards – IRCTC & HPCL

3.1 Snapshot Table

CardFocus AreaMax Reward HighlightKey Fees
IRCTC BOBCARDTrain + daily spendsUp to 40 RP/₹100 on IRCTC ticket bookings₹500 joining, ₹350 annual
HPCL ENERGIEFuel & LPG at HPCLUp to 5% fuel saving (4% RP + 1% surcharge)~₹499 (reversal on spends)

3.2 IRCTC BOBCARD

ItemDetails
SegmentTrain travellers, IRCTC users
Age21–65 (Primary)
Income (Non-BoB)Salaried ≥ ₹3.6L; SE ≥ ₹4.8L
Income (BoB)Salaried/SE ≥ ₹2.4L
Rewards – IRCTCUp to 40 RP per ₹100 on IRCTC bookings (website/app)
Other Rewards4 RP/₹100 Dept. Stores; +2 RP/₹100 other spends
Fees₹500 joining; ₹350 annual

3.3 HPCL ENERGIE BOBCARD

ItemDetails
SegmentHPCL fuel & LPG customers
Income (Non-BoB)Salaried ≥ ₹3.6L; SE ≥ ₹4.8L
Income (BoB)Salaried/SE ≥ ₹2.4L
Fuel BenefitUp to 5% savings at HPCL = 24 RP/₹150 (~4%) + 1% surcharge waiver
Bonus500 RP on spend ≥ ₹5,000 in first 60 days
FeesAbout ₹499 joining + annual (reversible)

4️⃣ General Retail Cards – Easy, Select, Premier, Eterna

4.1 Side-by-Side Comparison

CardIncome (p.a.)Main Reward CategoryRP Rate (High)Travel BenefitInsurance (Air)
EASY≥ ₹3.0LDept. Stores & Movies5 RP/₹100
SELECT≥ ₹4.8LDining & Online5 RP/₹100₹15L
PREMIER≥ ₹7.2LTravel, Dining, International10 RP/₹1001 lounge/quarter₹50L
ETERNA≥ ₹12LTravel, Dining, Online & International15 RP/₹100Unlimited lounge₹100L

4.2 BOBCARD EASY – Entry Level

ItemDetails
IncomeSalaried ≥ ₹3L, SE ≥ ₹3.6L
Rewards5 RP/₹100 – Dept. Stores & Movies
Fuel1% surcharge waiver at all fuel stations
FeesJoining ₹500; Annual fee reversed if:
Fee ReversalSpend ₹6,000 in 60 days + ₹35,000 every anniversary

4.3 BOBCARD SELECT – Online + Dining

ItemDetails
Income₹4.8L
Rewards5 RP/₹100Dining & Online spends
Fuel1% fuel surcharge waiver
Insurance₹15L (Air) + ₹5L (Non-Air)
FeesJoining & Annual ₹750
Fee ReversalSpend ₹7,500 in 60 days + ₹70,000 annually

4.4 BOBCARD PREMIER – Travel Companion

ItemDetails
Income₹7.2L
Rewards10 RP/₹100Travel, Dining, International
Lounge1 complimentary airport lounge visit / quarter
Insurance₹50L (Air) + ₹10L (Non-Air)
FeesJoining & Annual ₹1,000
Fee ReversalSpend ₹10,000 in 60 days + ₹1,20,000 per year

4.5 BOBCARD ETERNA – Top Tier Premium

ItemDetails
Income₹12L p.a.
Rewards15 RP/₹100 on Travel, Dining, Online & International
LoungeUnlimited airport lounge access
Insurance₹100L (Air) + ₹10L (Non-Air)
Bonus RPs10k RP on ₹50k spend + 20k RP on ₹5L annual spend
Fees₹2,499 joining & annual
Fee ReversalSpend ₹25,000 in 60 days + ₹2,50,000 per year

5️⃣ FD-Backed Secured Card – BOBCARD PRIME

FeatureDetails
TypeSecured Credit Card against Fixed Deposit
EligibilityAge 18–85, FD ≥ ₹15,000
DocumentationNo income proof required, guaranteed issuance
FeesLifetime Free (no joining / annual)

🎯 Exam Favourite Statement:

“Which BoB credit card is issued against FD of ₹15,000 or more with no income proof and LTF?BOBCARD PRIME.


🔚 Tiny Summary Graphic (For Memory)

DEFENCE LTF SET:
VIKRAM  – 5 RP (Movies/Stores) + Disney+ + ₹20L
YODDHA  – 10 RP + 8 lounges + ₹20L
RAKSHAMAH – 10 RP + 8 lounges + ₹20L
VARUNAH – 15 RP + Unlimited lounge + ₹1Cr (Paid)

CO-BRANDED:
IRCTC  – 40 RP on IRCTC bookings
HPCL   – 5% fuel saving (4% RP + 1% waiver)

RETAIL:
EASY   – 3L income, 5 RP Dept+Movies
SELECT – 4.8L, 5 RP Online+Dining
PREMIER– 7.2L, 10 RP Travel+Dining+Intl
ETERNA – 12L, 15 RP + Unlimited lounge + ₹1Cr

SECURED:
PRIME  – Against FD ≥15k, LTF, no income proof

🧩 SECTION B – DEBIT CARDS (BoB)

B.1 Big Picture – How BoB Debit Cards Work

      ┌─────────────────────────┐
      │   BoB DEBIT CARDS       │
      └─────────────────────────┘
                │
     ┌──────────┴───────────┐
     │                      │
 Linked to Bank A/c   Used for:
 (SB / CA / OD)       • ATM cash withdrawals
                      • POS purchases
                      • E-com payments
                      • Contactless (tap)

B.1.1 Common Features

Feature AreaTypical Pattern
Linked ToSavings / Current / Overdraft accounts
UsageATM cash withdrawal, POS swipes, E-com payments
ContactlessTap & pay up to ₹5,000 without PIN (general pattern)
NetworksRuPay, VISA (and variants like RuPay Platinum / Select, VISA DI, etc.)
BenefitsLounge access, insurance, travel & lifestyle offers, fuel, OTT, gym, etc.

B.2 Special Segment & Premium Debit Cards – Overview Table

#Card NameSegment / ThemeNetwork / TypeKey Limits (ATM / POS)Fees (Issuance / Annual)
1bob world “AGNIVEER”Agnipath Defence recruitsStandard Debit₹50k / ₹1L per dayNil / Nil
2Virtual Debit CardOnline-only, via bob WorldVirtual (no plastic)Online only; no ATMCurrently Nil (virtual)
3BoB World OPULENCEUltra-premium HNIPremium VISA/RuPay₹5L / ₹10L per day₹9,500 / ₹5,000
4BoB World VISA SAPPHIREHigh Net-worthVISA₹3L / ₹5L per day₹750 / ₹750
5EaseMyTrip Debit CardTravel co-branded(VISA/RuPay – travel)As per product T&C₹599 / ₹599 + taxes
6RuPay Platinum DIRuPay Platinum, DI enabledRuPay Platinum DI₹50k / ₹1L per dayAs per bank schedule
7VISA Vyapaar DIBusiness current accountsVISA DI₹2L / ₹5L per day; cash deposit ₹3LAs per bank schedule
8bob World YoddhaDefence salary/pension (SB-186)Premium Debit₹1.5L / ₹5L per dayNil / Nil
9bob inSIGHT BrailleVisually impairedRuPay Platinum₹50k / ₹1L per day₹300 / ₹300 (1st yr free)
10bob Bhoomi RuPay SelectGreen / eco-friendly (rPVC)RuPay Select₹1.5L / ₹5L per day₹500 / ₹500 (1st yr free)

B.3 Card-wise Clean Notes

1️⃣ bob world “AGNIVEER” Debit Card

Segment:

  • Agniveers recruited under Agnipath Scheme
  • Salary a/c with scheme SB-186, constitution code AGNVE, mode: Self / EoS / AoS
FeatureDetail
ATM withdrawal₹50,000 / day
POS / E-com limit₹1,00,000 / day
ContactlessUp to ₹5,000 per txn without PIN
InsurancePersonal accident + total disability ₹10 lakh
Issuance / Annual FeesNIL / NIL
ATM usageUnlimited free at BoB ATMs

2️⃣ Virtual Debit Card (bob World)

Issued through:

  • bob World mobile app (self-generation)
AreaDetail
EligibilityIndividual self-operated SB / CA / OD; Joint a/c with EoS / AoS
FormVirtual only, no physical plastic card
UsageOnline / E-com payments only
ControlEasy block / unblock in app
FeesCurrently no issuance fee
NoteIf later converted to physical card, normal physical card fees apply

3️⃣ BoB World OPULENCE Debit Card (Ultra-Premium)

Segment:

  • Ultra-HNI customers with high balances
FeatureDetail
EligibilitySB / CA with QAB ≥ ₹10,00,000
ModeSelf / Either or Survivor / Anyone or Survivor / Proprietor (CA)
ATM limit₹5,00,000 per day
POS / E-com limit₹10,00,000 per day
LoungeUnlimited domestic & international lounge access
Travel perks2 complimentary airport pick-up/drop per quarter
Hotel benefitsSelect hotels like Taj Falaknuma, Umaid Bhawan, Alila Diwa
Issuance fee₹9,500
Annual fee₹5,000

4️⃣ BoB World VISA SAPPHIRE Debit Card

Segment: HNI but below Opulence

FeatureDetail
EligibilitySB / CA with QAB ≥ ₹10,000 (lower threshold than Opulence)
ATM limit₹3,00,000 per day
POS / E-com limit₹5,00,000 per day
Lounge2 domestic lounge visits per quarter
Airport transfer1 complimentary airport pick-up/drop per quarter
Hotel benefitsSimilar: Taj Falaknuma, Umaid Bhawan, Alila Diwa
Joining fee₹750 (first year)
Annual fee₹750 (second year onwards)

5️⃣ Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip Debit Card

Theme: Co-branded Travel + Lifestyle debit card

CategoryBenefit
Domestic flights10% instant discount, max ₹1,000, no min order value
International flights10% discount, max ₹5,000, no MOV
Domestic hotels15% discount, max ₹5,000
International hotels15% discount, max ₹10,000
Bus booking10% discount, max ₹250
Lounge access2 domestic + 2 international lounge access per year
OTTPrime / Zee5 / SonyLiv (1 annual membership choice)
Shopping vouchersBigBasket / Blinkit + Flipkart vouchers
FeesIssuance: ₹599 + taxes; Annual: ₹599 + taxes

6️⃣ RuPay Platinum DI Debit Card

Network: RuPay Platinum with Domestic & International (DI) capability

FeatureDetail
ATM limit₹50,000 per day
POS / E-com limit₹1,00,000 per day
ContactlessUp to ₹5,000 without PIN
InsuranceAccidental cover up to ₹2 lakh
Lounge access1 free domestic airport/railway lounge per quarter + 2 intl/year
Prepaid walletSmall limits (load up to ₹2,000, etc.) for offline contactless use

7️⃣ VISA Vyapaar DI Debit Card (Business)

Segment: Business / Current Account customers

FeatureDetail
TargetSpecific current account holders
ATM withdrawal₹2,00,000 per day
POS / E-com₹5,00,000 per day
Cash deposit₹3,00,000 per day
International useAllowed (VISA DI)
ContactlessUp to ₹5,000 without PIN

8️⃣ bob World Yoddha Debit Card (Defence)

Segment: Defence personnel with salary / pension a/c under SB-186

FeatureDetail
ATM limit₹1,50,000 per day
POS / E-com limit₹5,00,000 per day
ContactlessUp to ₹5,000 without PIN
InsuranceAccident + total disability cover ₹10 lakh
Lounge2 domestic per quarter + 2 international per year
LifestyleGym membership, spa session, golf access, health check-ups, etc.
FeesNo issuance / annual fee, unlimited free BoB ATM usage

9️⃣ bob inSIGHT Braille Debit Card

Theme: Accessibility & Financial Inclusion for visually impaired

AreaDetail
NetworkRuPay Platinum
AccessibilityBraille dots “BOB”, rounded notch opposite chip, spot-UV texture
EligibilityVisually impaired with eligible savings account, mode “SELF”
ATM limit₹50,000 per day
POS / E-com₹1,00,000 per day
InsuranceUp to ₹2 lakh (Accidental death / PTD)
LoungeFrom 01.04.2025: 1 domestic + 1 international lounge per year
Prepaid walletSame small limits as RuPay Platinum DI
FeesIssuance: ₹300 + taxes; Annual: 1st yr free, then ₹300+tax; Re-issue: ₹200+tax

🔟 bob Bhoomi RuPay Select Debit Card (Green / Eco)

Theme: Green banking – card made from recycled PVC (rPVC)

FeatureDetail
NetworkRuPay Select
ATM limit₹1,50,000 per day
POS / E-com limit₹5,00,000 per day
InsurancePersonal accident cover up to ₹10 lakh*
Domestic lounge1 per quarter (from 01.04.2025)
International lounge2 per calendar year
Quarterly benefits1 gym membership, 1 golf lesson/round, 1 health check-up, 1 SPA/salon, 1 cab voucher (₹100)
OTT12-month Prime / Zee5 HD / SonyLIV once per year
FeesIssuance: ₹500 + taxes; Annual: 1st yr free, then ₹500+tax; Re-issue: ₹200+tax

🧩 SECTION C – PREPAID CARDS

      ┌────────────────────┐
      │  PREPAID CARDS     │
      └────────────────────┘
          │         │
   Reloadable   Gift/Travel

C.1 Baroda Reloadable Card – Physical Variant

ItemDetail
TypePrepaid EMV chip RuPay card
Load limitsMin ₹100, Max ₹1,00,000 (in multiples of ₹1)
ValidityUp to 36 months or card expiry (whichever earlier)
ReloadReloadable multiple times (within max limit)
ComplianceFully KYC & AML compliant
UsageATM withdrawal + POS + E-com where RuPay accepted
AlertsSMS for activation, reload, expiry
Support24×7 customer care + self-service portal
PINCan be changed at BoB ATMs

C.2 Baroda Reloadable Card – Virtual Variant

FeatureDetail
FormNo physical kit – virtual card only
Communication10-digit kit number + load amount via SMS & email
PortalUser must visit bobprepaid.yappay.in to view & set PIN
UsageE-com only (via OTP)
FeaturesSame as physical variant except ATM cash withdrawal not allowed

C.3 Gift Card – Physical & Virtual

Purpose: Replace cash for gifting

ItemDetail
NetworkRuPay
AcceptanceAll RuPay merchant outlets + online platforms
Online useOTP-based secure e-com transactions
ATMNot allowed
Support24×7 customer service, SMS alerts
ActivationInstant activation; alerts to purchaser & beneficiary

C.4 Baroda TravelEasy Multi Currency Forex Card

Type: Prepaid international multi-currency VISA Platinum card

FeatureDetail
CurrenciesUSD, GBP, EUR
UsageATM withdrawals + POS + E-com at VISA-accepting points worldwide
AvailabilityAt 150–220+ authorised forex branches in India
Eligible buyersAccount holders & non-account holders
Card techEMV chip, NFC-enabled
ValidityMinimum 3 years or card expiry date
ReloadReloadable multiple times within FEMA limits
Mobile appSee wallet balances, cross-currency conversion, ATM locator, channel on/off
One card rule1 active card per user per passport; lost/damaged card replaced

🔥 MOST IMPORTANT

  • Defence Credit Cards:
    • VIKRAM → Defence + Telangana Police + MP Police, lifetime free, 5X on Movies & Dept. Stores
    • YODDHA → Indian Army
    • RAKSHAMAH → Indian Coast Guard
    • VARUNAH → Indian Navy (15 RPs, unlimited lounge, ₹100L Air insurance)
  • FD-backed Credit Card:
    • BOBCARD PRIME → against FD ≥ ₹15,000; guaranteed issuance; lifetime free
  • Travel / Co-branded Credit:
    • IRCTC BOBCARD → up to 40 RPs per ₹100 on IRCTC bookings
    • HPCL ENERGIE BOBCARD → up to 5% fuel savings at HPCL
    • ETERNA → High-income premium card, unlimited lounge, 15 RPs on travel/dining/online/international
  • Premium Debit Cards:
    • OPULENCE → QAB ≥ ₹10L; unlimited domestic + international lounges
    • VISA SAPPHIRE → 2 domestic lounges/qtr, ATM limit ₹3L/day
    • EaseMyTrip Debit → Travel discounts + lounge access
  • Inclusion / Thematic:
    • bob inSIGHT Braille Debit Card → for visually impaired; Braille, notch, Spot-UV
    • bob Bhoomi RuPay Select → rPVC eco-card; high limits + quarterly lifestyle benefits
    • AGNIVEER Debit Card → for Agnipath recruits
  • Defence Debit:
    • bob World Yoddha Debit → Defence salary/pension, high limits, lounge, gym, spa, golf
  • Prepaid:
    • Baroda Reloadable → reloadable up to ₹1 lakh, ATM allowed (physical)
    • Gift Card → no ATM, only POS/e-com, RuPay
    • TravelEasy Multi Currency Forex → USD/GBP/EUR, VISA Platinum, app-based controls

Quick Mnemonics:

  • Defence Credit (Army–Navy–CG–General):
    • A–Y, N–V, C–R, D–V
    • Army → Yoddha, Navy → Varunah, Coast Guard → Rakshamah, Defence (mixed) → Vikram
  • Inclusion Cards:
    • Braille → Blind support
    • Bhoomi → Earth / Green (rPVC eco-card)

📊 VISUAL TABLE SUMMARY

1. Credit Cards

Card NameSegment / TargetKey Benefit / RewardsFee Type
BOBCARD VIKRAMDefence, Telangana & MP Police5X RPs on Movies & Dept. Stores, LTF, ₹20L PA coverLifetime Free
RAKSHAMAH BOBCARDIndian Coast Guard10 RPs Dept/Movies, 8 lounges/year, Prime, FITPASSLifetime Free
YODDHA BOBCARDIndian Army10 RPs Dept/Movies, lounges, Prime, FITPASSLifetime Free
VARUNAH BOBCARDIndian Navy15 RPs Travel/Dining/Online/Intl, unlimited lounge₹2,499 Joining & Annual
Nainital RENAISSANCENainital Bank customers5 RPs Dept/Movies, 1 RP othersNo joining, ₹250 annual
IRCTC BOBCARDTrain travellersUp to 40 RPs/₹100 on IRCTC bookings₹500 joining, ₹350 annual
HPCL ENERGIE BOBCARDFuel users (HPCL)~5% fuel savings, 24 RPs/₹150 + surcharge waiver~₹499 joining & annual
BOBCARD EASYEntry-level retail5X on Dept & Movies, fuel waiver₹500, reversal on spends
BOBCARD ETERNAHigh-income premium15 RPs Travel/Dining/Online/Intl, unlimited lounge₹2,499, reversal on spends
BOBCARD PREMIERFrequent travellers10 RPs Travel/Dining/Intl, 1 lounge/qtr₹1,000, reversal on spends
BOBCARD SELECTOnline shoppers & diners5 RPs Online & Dining, fuel waiver₹750, reversal on spends
BOBCARD PRIMEFD-based (secured)Issued against FD ≥ ₹15K, LTF, no income proofLifetime Free

2. Debit Cards

Card NameSegment / PurposeKey Limits / Benefits
bob world AGNIVEERAgnipath recruitsATM ₹50K/day, POS ₹1L/day, ₹10L accident cover, no fees
BoB World OPULENCEHNI with QAB ≥ ₹10LATM ₹5L/day, POS ₹10L/day, unlimited lounge, hotel perks
BoB World VISA SAPPHIREAffluent retailATM ₹3L/day, POS ₹5L/day, 2 dom lounges/qtr, pickup/drop
EaseMyTrip DebitTravel-focused10–15% travel discounts, 2 dom + 2 intl lounges/year
RuPay Platinum DIMass affluentATM ₹50K/day, POS ₹1L/day, lounge access, ₹2L insurance
VISA Vyapaar DIBusiness / current a/cATM ₹2L/day, POS ₹5L/day, cash deposit ₹3L/day
bob World Yoddha DebitDefence salary/pensionATM ₹1.5L/day, POS ₹5L/day, lounges, gym, spa, no fee
bob inSIGHT BrailleVisually impairedATM ₹50K/day, POS ₹1L/day, Braille & tactile features
bob Bhoomi RuPay SelectEco-conscious HNIATM ₹1.5L/day, POS ₹5L/day, gym/golf/spa/OTT, ₹10L cover
Virtual Debit CardOnline-only convenienceCashless, app-controlled, no issuance fee (current)

3. Prepaid Cards

Card NameTypeMain Use / Limits
Baroda Reloadable – PhysicalReloadable prepaid (RuPay)Load ₹100–₹1L, ATM + POS + E-com
Baroda Reloadable – VirtualVirtual-only prepaidOnline spends only, kit via SMS/email
Gift Card (Physical/Virtual)RuPay gift prepaidGifting, POS/e-com only, no ATM withdrawal
Baroda TravelEasy Forex CardMulti-currency VISA PlatinumUSD/GBP/EUR abroad, reloadable, app support

⏳ QUICK REVISION SHEET

1. Super-High Yield One-Liners

  • Defence Credit Cards:
    • Vikram = Defence + Telangana & MP Police, LTF, 5X Movies & Dept
    • Yoddha = Indian Army
    • Rakshamah = Coast Guard
    • Varunah = Navy (15 RPs, unlimited lounge, ₹100L Air cover)
  • FD-based Card:
    • BOBCARD PRIME = FD ≥ ₹15K, lifetime free, no income proof
  • Travel / Co-branded Credit:
    • IRCTC BOBCARD → up to 40 RP/₹100 on IRCTC site/app
    • HPCL ENERGIE → up to 5% savings on HPCL fuel
    • ETERNA → Premium, unlimited lounge + 15 RP/₹100 on travel/dining/online/intl
  • Premium Debit:
    • OPULENCE → QAB ≥ ₹10L, unlimited domestic & international lounge
    • VISA SAPPHIRE → 2 domestic lounge/quarter
    • EaseMyTrip Debit → heavy travel discounts + lounge
  • Inclusion / Theme:
    • bob inSIGHT Braille → Braille + notch + Spot-UV; visually impaired
    • bob Bhoomi RuPay Select → eco-friendly rPVC card, high limits + quarterly lifestyle offers
  • Defence Debit:
    • AGNIVEER Debit → Agnipath recruits, ₹50K ATM + ₹1L POS, no fee
    • bob World Yoddha Debit → high limits + gym/spa/golf, no fee
  • Prepaid Highlights:
    • Baroda Reloadable → reloadable prepaid, ATM allowed (physical)
    • Gift Card → no ATM, only POS/e-com, RuPay
    • TravelEasy Forex → prepaid VISA multi-currency (USD/GBP/EUR)

2. Flash Mnemonics

  • Defence Credit Combo:
    • VRY-V
    • Vikram – Defence/Police
    • Rakshamah – Coast Guard
    • Yoddha – Army
    • Varunah – Navy
  • Green & Inclusion:
    • Bhoomi → Earth → Green rPVC
    • Braille → Blind → inSIGHT card

CHAPTER 11 – WHATSAPP BANKING


1. Core Snapshot

PointDetail
ChannelChat-based digital banking on WhatsApp
Bank No.8433888777
LaunchDecember 2020
Services70+ functionalities
LanguagesHindi, English, Gujarati
StatusRevamped – improved UI & features

2. Registration (Activation) – 4 Methods

2.1 Super-Important Table

Method #Method NameHow to Register (Short)Key Word
1Self-RegistrationSave 8433888777 → send “Hi” → follow promptsSELF
2During Account OpeningIn bob World tab, staff take consent → system auto-registersACCT
3Branch – FinacleCustomer gives written request → staff use Finacle menu WABREGBRANCH
4bob World Internet (NetBank)Login → Service → WhatsApp Banking → ActivateINTERNET

3. De-Registration – 3 Methods

3.1 Clean Table

Method #Method NameHow to De-register (Short)
1Self De-registrationIn WhatsApp: Profile & Help → Registration Services → De-register
2Branch – FinacleWritten request → branch uses WABREG to de-register
3bob World InternetLogin → Service → WhatsApp Banking → Deactivate

4. Revamp – “What’s New” Features

4.1 UI & Navigation

FeatureMeaning (Short)
Rich CardsGraphical cards with buttons/icons for services
Reorganized Main MenuEarlier ~5 groups, now 10 main menus based on behaviour
Updated Quick MenuFaster access to popular functions
Enhanced Quick ButtonsEspecially useful for New-to-Bank (NTB) customers
Services in Welcome MsgService list shown along with welcome message

4.2 Intelligence & Input

FeatureMeaning
Voice InputCustomer can speak instead of typing
Voice-activated ChatbotChatbot responds to voice commands
NLP (Natural Language)Understands free-text queries (natural language)

4.3 Platform & Control

FeatureMeaning
WhatsApp Button UseUses built-in WhatsApp buttons → less typing
Updated Terms & ConditionsReflect new features, responsibilities & risks
Session TimeoutStill 5 minutes → balance of security + convenience

5. Advantages / Benefits

5.1 For Customers

BenefitExplanation (Short)
24×7, anywhereWorks any time using WhatsApp
No extra app neededUses existing WhatsApp
Multi-languageHindi / English / Gujarati
Simple interfaceMenus, buttons, rich cards, voice input
Quick basic servicesBalance, mini statement, some service requests

5.2 For Bank

BenefitExplanation
Lower branch loadCustomers do self-service on WhatsApp
Lower call centre loadMany queries moved to chat
Modern digital imagePositions BoB as tech-savvy
Cross-sell opportunityUse rich cards for offers / product journeys

6. Risks & Limitations

Risk / LimitWhat to Remember (Exam Angle)
Mobile number linkageWhatsApp must run on customer’s own KYC-registered mobile
Fraud / Social engineeringIf customer shares OTP / PIN / card details, fraud possible
Tech dependencyNeeds smartphone + internet + updated WhatsApp
Session timeout = 5 minIf idle, session ends → must re-start

🔥 MOST IMPORTANT POINTS

  • Launched: December 2020
  • WhatsApp Number: 8433888777
  • Languages: Hindi, English, Gujarati
  • Functionality: 70+ services
  • Registration – 4 Methods:
    • Self (save number + send “Hi”)
    • During Account Opening (bob World tab)
    • Branch (Finacle WABREG)
    • bob World Internet (Service tab)
  • De-Registration – 3 Methods:
    • Self (Profile & Help → Registration Services → De-register)
    • Branch via WABREG
    • bob World Internet (Service tab → deactivate)
  • New Features / Revamp:
    • Rich cards
    • Voice input
    • NLP-based access
    • 5 → 10 main menus
    • Quick menu & NTB buttons
    • Session timeout: 5 minutes

CHAPTER 14 – BHIM AADHAAR BARODA PAY (BABP)

1.1 What is BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay?

  • Definition:
    BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay (BABP) is a merchant mobile app of Bank of Baroda.
    ✔ It allows merchants to receive digital payments from customers over the counter using:
    • Android smartphone
    • Biometric (fingerprint) device
    • Customer’s Aadhaar number + biometric authentication
  • Key points:
    • It is a digital payment acceptance solution.
    • Interoperable → Any bank customer (with Aadhaar-linked account) can pay.
    • Real-time credit → Funds go directly to merchant’s linked account after successful transaction.
    • Per-transaction limit: ₹10,000
    • Different from BHIM UPI (NPCI’s app) → This is Aadhaar-based, not UPI-based.

1.2 How does a Transaction Work? (Flow)

  1. Customer comes to merchant with Aadhaar-linked bank account.
  2. Merchant opens BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay app on mobile.
  3. Customer enters Aadhaar number.
  4. Customer gives fingerprint on biometric device.
  5. Aadhaar authentication is done; amount debited from customer’s bank account.
  6. Amount credited in real-time to merchant’s BoB account linked at registration.

1.3 Benefits – For Merchant & Customer

Real-Time Settlement

  • Merchant gets instant credit in account.

Customer Convenience

  • Customer does not need debit/credit card.
  • No need to carry cash; just Aadhaar + fingerprint.

Cashless Transactions

  • Promotes less-cash economy, supports Digital India.

No MDR for Merchant

  • No Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) – merchant receives full amount.

Multiple Bank Support (Interoperable)

  • One app can receive payments from customers of any bank (Aadhaar-linked).

24×7 Availability

  • Can be used anytime, not restricted to branch hours.

1.4 Merchant Enrolment & Device Rent

  • Merchant must be onboarded on BABP, along with sale of biometric device.
  • Device charges:
    • ₹1450 + GST (one-time rent) to be collected upfront at onboarding.
    • No further rent to be recovered.
  • Amount to be credited to Account No. XXXX0042701079 (Rent recovery BHIM Aadhaar Biometric device).
  • Exception:
    • In some cases, no charges may be collected if Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is positive and approved by Regional Authority.

1.5 Transaction & Purchase Limits (Important Figures)

  • Per-transaction limit:
    Minimum: ₹10
    Maximum: ₹10,000
  • Per-day limit (per merchant):
    ✔ Up to ₹2,50,000
  • Per-month limit (per merchant):
    ✔ Up to ₹10,00,000

1.6 Risks / Limitations – BABP (Conceptual Points)

  • Needs smartphone + biometric device → hardware dependency.
  • Requires customer’s Aadhaar to be linked with a bank account.
  • Risk of:
    • Fake merchants using someone else’s biometric device.
    • Customer must ensure they do not share Aadhaar / fingerprint carelessly.
  • Connectivity issues (network failure) can affect transaction success.

2. BHARAT CONNECT (BBPS)

2.1 What is Bharat Connect (Earlier BBPS)?

  • Name:
    • New name: Bharat Connect
    • Earlier name: Bharat Bill Pay System (BBPS)
  • Definition:
    ✔ An interoperable bill payment system that:
    • Allows customers to pay all types of bills / recharges
    • Through a network of agents and digital channels
    • Using multiple payment modes
    • Provides instant confirmation (SMS / receipt, etc.)
  • Regulator / Operator:
    • RBI authorised,
    • Operated under NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).

2.2 National Importance

  • Bharat Connect / BBPS is an initiative of national importance because:
    ✔ It offers real-time bill payment to customers & non-customers.
    ✔ Works across geography (urban/rural) and demographic lines (all income groups).
    ✔ Promotes digital payments for routine bills.

2.3 Bank of Baroda’s Role in BBPS

  • RBI authorised Bank of Baroda as a BBPOU in May 2016.
  • BoB acts as:
    1. Customer Operating Unit (COU) – for customers / non-customers to pay bills.
    2. Biller Operating Unit (BOU) – for onboarding billers and collecting their payments electronically.
  • BoB’s BBPS system is certified by NPCI.

2.4 Current Scope – Types of Billers Covered

Bharat Connect covers repetitive / recurring payments such as:

Utility & Telecom:

  • Mobile Prepaid, Mobile Postpaid, Landline, Broadband
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Piped Gas
  • DTH Recharge
  • Cable TV

Financial & Government Payments:

  • Municipal taxes & services
  • Mutual funds (SIP / other payments)
  • Credit card bills
  • Insurance premiums
  • Housing society charges
  • Loan repayment, RD / EMI / instalment deposits
  • FASTag recharge
  • Gas cylinder booking & payment
  • Subscription payments
  • Clubs and associations fees
  • Hospital collections, etc.

👉 In BoB’s system:

  • 20,262 billers available (in text).
  • Out of these, 19,764 are educational institutes → big focus on education.

2.5 Bank of Baroda as Customer Operating Unit (COU)

BoB offers bill payment via multiple channels:

Digital Channels:

  • bob World – Mobile Banking
  • bob World Internet – Net Banking (pre-login & post-login)
  • BoB e-PAY – UPI mobile app (can be used by any bank’s customers)
  • BHIM UPI app of NPCI (BoB customers can pay there also)

Physical / Assisted Channels:

  • BoB Business Correspondent (BC) points
  • ATMs – as Agent Institution (AI)

2.6 Bank of Baroda as Biller Operating Unit (BOU)

BoB onboards billers like:

  • BESCOM – Bangalore Electricity (electricity bills)
  • HESCOM – Hubli Electricity Supply Company
  • Baroda FASTag – FASTag recharge
  • MTNL Mumbai – Landline / Broadband
  • Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation – water bills
  • Local Administration Dept., Puducherry – Municipal tax
  • Silvassa Municipal Council – water bills
  • BOB Financial Solutions Ltd. – BoB credit card bills
  • India First Life Insurance – insurance premium payments

2.7 Charges for Bharat Connect (BBPS)

  • Through Digital Channels (bob World, Net Banking, etc.):
    No charges from BoB (Nil service charge for bill payment).
  • Through BC Points (Business Correspondents):
    ₹2 + GST per bill payment (excluding DTH, Credit Card, LPG gas categories)
    ✔ This is over and above the bill amount.

3. BOB WORLD MERCHANT UPI QR SOUND BOX

3.1 What is UPI QR Sound Box?

  • Definition:
    ✔ A small speaker device linked with UPI QR of merchant,
    ✔ Gives instant voice confirmation whenever digital payment / UPI payment is received.
  • It is a BoB product for merchant customers using Bank of Baroda UPI QR.

3.2 Eligibility Criteria

  • Merchant must be:
    ✔ Using or opting for UPI QR with Bank of Baroda.
    ✔ Bank provides Sound Box device as an add-on.

3.3 Components & Variants

  • Product comprises:
    • Sound box device
    • Standee with QR code
  • 3 Variants (as per need):
    1. Sound Box with Display
    2. Sound Box without Display
    3. Sound Box with Display & Dynamic QR

3.4 Features & Benefits

Instant Voice Payment Confirmation

  • Announces payment received immediately – helps in busy shops.

SIM-based Connectivity

  • Connects using 4G SIM; No Wi-Fi required.

Detachable QR & Type-C Charging

  • QR standee can be placed conveniently.
  • Type-C charging, modern port.

Battery Backup

  • More than 24 hours backup.

Multi-Language Voice

  • Voice announcement in multiple languages.

Real-Time Notifications

  • Real-time alert of:
    • Payments via QR
    • Payments via VPA (UPI ID)

All QR Codes Accepted

  • Accepts payments from any UPI app (PhonePe, Paytm, GPay, etc.).

Transaction History

  • Merchant can view transaction history of payments received.

3.5 Fees & Charges (Rental Model)

  • Sound Box without Display (4G + Wi-Fi):
    ₹56 + GST per terminal per month
  • Sound Box with Display (4G + Wi-Fi):
    ₹57 + GST per terminal per month
  • Sound Box with Display & Dynamic QR:
    ✔ (As per text heading – model exists; detailed rent normally similar/higher; base info: monthly rental)

(Exact rental for dynamic QR model is indicated as a separate line item in your text.)


3.6 Advantages for Merchant

  • ✔ No need to constantly check phone screen during rush hours.
  • ✔ Prevents fraud where customers show old screenshot – sound box reads only actual success via bank.
  • ✔ Enhances professional image.
  • ✔ Encourages digital payments.

🔥 MOST IMPORTANT FOR EXAMS (MUST REMEMBER)

BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay (BABP)

  • 👉 Type: Aadhaar-based merchant payment acceptance solution.
  • 👉 Uses: Android Smartphone + Biometric fingerprint device.
  • 👉 Customer enters Aadhaar + fingerprint → authentication → real-time credit to merchant account.
  • 👉 Per-transaction limit: ₹10,000
  • 👉 Per-day limit: ₹2,50,000
  • 👉 Per-month limit: ₹10,00,000
  • 👉 One-time device rent: ₹1450 + GST (no further rent).
  • 👉 No MDR to merchant; 24×7 available.
  • 👉 Different from BHIM UPI (NPCI app).

Bharat Connect (BBPS)

  • 👉 Earlier known as Bharat Bill Pay System (BBPS).
  • 👉 Interoperable bill payment system run under NPCI.
  • 👉 Bank of Baroda authorised as BBPOU in May 2016.
  • 👉 BoB acts as:
    • COU (Customer Operating Unit) – for customer bill payments.
    • BOU (Biller Operating Unit) – for biller onboarding.
  • 👉 Current scope: Mobile, DTH, Electricity, Water, Piped Gas, Telecom, Municipal Tax, Mutual Fund, Credit Card, Insurance, Housing Society, Loan, RD/EMI, FASTag, Gas cylinder, Hospital payments, Subscriptions, Education fees, etc.
  • 👉 Channels: bob World, bob World Internet, BoB e-PAY (UPI), BCs, BHIM UPI, ATMs.
  • 👉 Number of billers: 20,262 (19,764 educational institutes).
  • 👉 Charges:
    • Digital channels: Nil
    • BC point: ₹2 + GST (excluding some categories like DTH, Credit Card, LPG).

UPI QR Sound Box

  • 👉 Provides instant voice confirmation for UPI payments.
  • 👉 Available in 3 variants: with display, without display, with display & dynamic QR.
  • 👉 SIM-based (4G), no Wi-Fi needed; 24+ hours battery.
  • 👉 Accepts payments from any UPI app, voice in multiple languages.
  • 👉 Monthly rental:
    • Without display: ₹56 + GST
    • With display: ₹57 + GST

SUMMARY

1 – BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay

  • Aadhaar-based merchant payment app using smartphone + biometric device.
  • Any bank customer with Aadhaar-linked account can pay.
  • Real-time credit to merchant’s BoB account; no MDR to merchant.
  • Limits:
    • Min ₹10, Max ₹10,000 per txn
    • ₹2.5 lakh per day, ₹10 lakh per month.
  • One-time device rent ₹1450 + GST, no further rent (unless waived).

2 – Bharat Connect (BBPS)

  • National-level bill payment system, earlier called BBPS.
  • BoB is BBPOU (COU + BOU).
  • Covers wide range of recurring payments (utility, telecom, education, credit card, loans, insurance, etc.).
  • Available via mobile banking, net banking, UPI apps, BCs, ATMs.
  • Very large number of billers, especially education.
  • Nil charges in digital channels; ₹2 + GST at BC points (for most categories).

3 – UPI QR Sound Box

  • Device paired with merchant’s BoB UPI QR.
  • Announces payment received instantly using voice.
  • Variants: with display / without display / with dynamic QR.
  • Uses 4G SIM, Type-C charging, 24-hour+ battery, multi-language audio.
  • Rental-based – around ₹56–57 + GST per month.

📊 VISUAL TABLE SUMMARY (PRINT-FRIENDLY)

Table 1 – Comparison of Three Products

FeatureBHIM Aadhaar Baroda PayBharat Connect (BBPS)UPI QR Sound Box
Product TypeAadhaar-based merchant payment appInteroperable bill payment systemMerchant UPI QR voice-confirmation device
Main UserMerchants (receive payments)Customers & non-customers (pay bills)Merchants using BoB UPI QR
TechnologyAndroid + biometric device + AadhaarNPCI BBPS platform, multiple channels4G SIM, QR code, speaker
AuthenticationAadhaar number + fingerprintAccount debit / UPI / other modesVia UPI transaction confirmation
Limits₹10,000 per txn; 2.5L/day; 10L/monthAs per bill & channelAs per UPI/QR limits
ChargesNo MDR to merchant; device rent 1450+GSTDigital: Nil; BC: ₹2+GST (most billers)Rental ₹56–57+GST per month
InteroperabilityAny bank customer with Aadhaar-linked a/cAll banks/billers integrated under BBPSAccepts UPI from any bank/app
PurposeAccept payments in shops without cardPay recurring bills in one placeConfirm UPI payments by voice instantly
Availability24×724×7 (most channels)24×7 (device powered)

⏳ 2-MINUTE QUICK REVISION SHEET

1️⃣ Super-Fast Facts – BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay

  • What? Aadhaar-based merchant payment app using biometric.
  • Who pays? Any bank customer with Aadhaar-linked account.
  • How? Aadhaar No. + fingerprint → debit customer → real-time credit to merchant.
  • Limits:
    • Min ₹10, Max ₹10,000 per txn
    • Per day: ₹2,50,000
    • Per month: ₹10,00,000
  • Cost: Biometric device ₹1450 + GST (one-time rent).
  • Charges: No MDR, 24×7.
  • Key difference: Not BHIM UPI; this is BHIM Aadhaar.

👉 One-liner:

“Aadhaar + Fingerprint = Real-time, cashless, no-MDR payment to merchant, up to ₹10k per txn.”


2️⃣ Super-Fast Facts – Bharat Connect (BBPS)

  • Old Name: Bharat Bill Pay System (BBPS).
  • Type: NPCI-run interoperable bill payment platform.
  • BoB Role: BBPOU (COU + BOU) since May 2016.
  • Covers: Electricity, Mobile, DTH, Gas, Water, Education fees, Credit cards, Insurance, Loans, FASTag, Hospital, Subscriptions, etc.
  • Channels:
    • bob World (Mobile)
    • bob World Internet (Net banking)
    • BoB e-PAY (UPI app)
    • BHIM UPI
    • BC agents
    • ATMs (as AI)
  • Charges:
    • Digital → Nil
    • BC point → ₹2 + GST (most billers).

👉 One-liner:

“Bharat Connect = one national platform for paying almost all recurring bills via any channel, with instant confirmation.”


3️⃣ Super-Fast Facts – UPI QR Sound Box

  • What? Small speaker device linked to BoB UPI QR.
  • Function: Announces payment received instantly in voice.
  • Variants: With display / Without display / With dynamic QR.
  • Tech: 4G SIM (no Wi-Fi), Type-C charging, 24+ hr battery.
  • Features:
    • Accepts from any UPI app
    • Multi-language announcements
    • Transaction history view
  • Rent:
    • Without display → ₹56 + GST/month
    • With display → ₹57 + GST/month

👉 One-liner:

“UPI QR Sound Box = voice proof of UPI payment, no need to check phone screen.”



CHAPTER-WISE MCQs


📘 CHAPTER 1 — Bob World Internet (Internet Banking)

1. Bob World Internet was launched on:
A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2010
Answer: C

2. Bob World Internet was upgraded to FEBA on:
A. 14-09-2006
B. 25-11-2020
C. 12-12-2021
D. 30-01-2020
Answer: B

3. Corporate Internet Banking users are:
A. Individuals
B. Senior citizens
C. Minors
D. Non-individual entities
Answer: D

4. Which category is excluded from Internet Banking?
A. NRI customers
B. Senior citizens
C. Illiterate account holders
D. HUF
Answer: C

5. Minimum age for Internet Banking:
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Answer: C


📘 CHAPTER 2 — BoB World Mobile Banking

1. BoB World is the upgraded version of:
A. e-Banking
B. BoB 360
C. M-Connect Plus
D. SmartBank
Answer: C

2. BoB World session timeout is:
A. 3 min
B. 5 min
C. 10 min
D. 15 min
Answer: B

3. Maximum IMPS Instant limit per transaction in BoB World:
A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 1,00,000
D. 2,00,000
Answer: B

4. Digital Gold daily limit:
A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 2,00,000
D. 5,00,000
Answer: C

5. Number of main menus after redesign:
A. 5
B. 10
C. 7
D. 12
Answer: B


📘 CHAPTER 3 — UPI & bob इ Pay

1. UPI Lite per transaction limit:
A. 500
B. 1,000
C. 2,000
D. 5,000
Answer: B

2. UPI Lite maximum wallet balance:
A. 2,000
B. 3,000
C. 5,000
D. 10,000
Answer: C

3. After UPI PIN reset, transaction limit is restricted to:
A. 1,000
B. 5,000
C. 10,000
D. 25,000
Answer: B

4. UPI runs on which payment infrastructure?
A. RTGS
B. NEFT
C. IMPS
D. AEPS
Answer: C

5. bob इ Pay is the UPI app of:
A. SBI
B. HDFC
C. ICICI
D. Bank of Baroda
Answer: D


📘 CHAPTER 4 — CBDC (Digital Rupee / e₹)

1. CBDC is issued by:
A. NPCI
B. RBI
C. Government of India
D. SEBI
Answer: B

2. Digital Rupee was launched in BoB on:
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 17 January 2023
D. January 2024
Answer: C

3. UPI QR interoperability (P2P & P2M) was launched on:
A. 17 Jan 2023
B. 26 Aug 2023
C. 07 Nov 2023
D. 25 Jan 2024
Answer: B

4. CBDC Retail is for:
A. Banks
B. Insurance companies
C. Government only
D. General public
Answer: D

5. Which loading method is banned?
A. UPI
B. Bank account
C. Credit card loading
D. Auto-load
Answer: C


📘 CHAPTER 5 — bob World Wave (Wearable Payments)

1. Tap & Pay limit without PIN:
A. 2,000
B. 3,000
C. 5,000
D. 10,000
Answer: C

2. Daily Tap-and-Pay transaction count limit:
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10
Answer: C

3. POS/e-commerce daily limit:
A. 25,000
B. 50,000
C. 1,00,000
D. 2,00,000
Answer: C

4. Smart Vital Plus health watch is manufactured by:
A. Xiaomi
B. Fitbit
C. Samsung
D. GOQii
Answer: D

5. Water resistance rating:
A. IP65
B. IP67
C. IP68
D. IP69
Answer: C


📘 CHAPTER 6 — Merchant Solutions (POS, Payment Gateway, PayPoint)

1. Baroda e-Gateway supports payments in how many foreign currencies?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C

2. Refunds to customers are credited within:
A. 1–2 days
B. 3–5 working days
C. 7–10 days
D. Immediate
Answer: B

3. PayPoint is meant for merchants:
A. With own website
B. Only offline
C. Only metro cities
D. Without website
Answer: D

4. Domestic card settlement for IPG is done on:
A. T+1
B. T+2
C. T+3
D. Same day
Answer: A

5. Chargeback is initiated due to:
A. Successful transaction
B. Cashback
C. Fraud/dispute/error
D. SMS failure
Answer: C


📘 CHAPTER 7 — Tab Banking (bob World Tab)

1. Tab Banking supports how many SB schemes?
A. 10
B. 15
C. 18
D. 22
Answer: D

2. NRE/NRO account opening through Tab started on:
A. Jan 2024
B. Mar 2024
C. July 2024
D. 31 Aug 2024
Answer: D

3. Which KYC modes are supported?
A. Aadhaar only
B. Video KYC only
C. Aadhaar OTP, Aadhaar Bio, CKYC
D. None
Answer: C

4. DEMAT account via Tab launched on:
A. 12 Mar 2024
B. 30 Jan 2024
C. 06 May 2024
D. 27 Feb 2024
Answer: B

5. bob World Tab is used by:
A. Customers
B. Retailers
C. Bank staff (assisted mode)
D. RBI
Answer: C


📘 CHAPTER 8 — M-Invest & SmartTrade

1. M-Invest app primarily deals with:
A. Insurance
B. Loans
C. Mutual Funds
D. Saving accounts
Answer: C

2. M-Invest KYC time is:
A. 30 seconds
B. 2 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 15 minutes
Answer: B

3. SmartTrade is used for:
A. Home loans
B. Agriculture loans
C. Trade finance & FX transactions
D. RD/FD opening
Answer: C

4. SmartTrade gives access to:
A. Mobile recharges
B. Movie booking
C. MIS, SWIFT copies, debit advice
D. E-commerce
Answer: C

5. M-Invest partner company:
A. Zerodha
B. Upstox
C. Paytm
D. Finwizard Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Answer: D


📘 CHAPTER 9 — Baroda DigiNext

1. Baroda DigiNext is mainly used by:
A. Students
B. Retail depositors
C. Farmers
D. Corporates & Government
Answer: D

2. Single file payment supports:
A. RTGS only
B. NEFT only
C. IMPS only
D. RTGS + NEFT + IMPS + IFT
Answer: D

3. DigiNext integrates with ERPs via:
A. NEFT
B. API & SFTP
C. Chatbots
D. SMS only
Answer: B

4. DigiNext provides:
A. Only statements
B. Real-time MIS & reconciliation
C. Only withdrawal slips
D. Only loan details
Answer: B

5. DigiNext allows:
A. No scheduling
B. Future value-dated transactions
C. ATM withdrawals
D. UPI P2P only
Answer: B


🎯 🔥 FULL SYLLABUS MIXED TEST (30 QUESTIONS)

(For exam simulation — answers provided at the end.)

1. Digital Rupee is issued by:

A. NPCI
B. UIDAI
C. RBI
D. BoB

2. UPI Lite wallet balance max:

A. 2,000
B. 5,000
C. 10,000
D. 20,000

3. bob World Wave Tap-and-Pay limit:

A. ₹5,000
B. ₹10,000
C. ₹2,000
D. ₹50,000

4. Baroda e-Gateway supports how many foreign currencies?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 10

5. M-Invest is used for:

A. Insurance
B. Mutual Funds investing
C. Term Deposits
D. PPF

6. DigiNext integrates with ERP through:

A. Video KYC
B. API/SFTP
C. RTGS
D. WhatsApp

7. UPI uses:

A. RTGS
B. IMPS infrastructure
C. ATM network
D. Branch counters

8. NRE/NRO Tab account launch date:

A. 31 Aug 2024
B. Jan 2024
C. Feb 2024
D. Mar 2024

9. BoB World session timeout:

A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 15 minutes

10. Credit card loading to CBDC was blocked on:

A. 2022
B. 25 Jan 2024
C. 17 Jan 2023
D. 30 Apr 2024

11. PayPoint is for merchants:

A. Large corporates
B. Banks
C. Without website
D. Hotels only

12. SmartTrade is used for:

A. Mutual funds
B. Trade finance
C. Gold investments
D. Microfinance

13. Tap-and-Pay transaction count per day:

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. Unlimited

14. IMPS Instant limit in BoB World:

A. 10,000
B. 50,000
C. 25,000
D. 1,00,000

15. Bob World Internet was launched in:

A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2011

16. CBDC retail is meant for:

A. Only corporates
B. Only banks
C. General public
D. Government

17. POS settlement for domestic cards:

A. Same day
B. T+1
C. T+2
D. T+3

18. UPI PIN reset → immediate limit:

A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 5,000
D. 25,000

19. BoB World menu count after redesign:

A. 5
B. 10
C. 12
D. 15

20. Digital Rupee launch date (BoB):

A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 17 Jan 2023
D. Feb 2024

21. Which is NOT a Tab Banking mode?

A. Aadhaar OTP
B. Aadhaar Biometric
C. CKYC
D. Video KYC

22. BoB World Wave partner brand:

A. Samsung
B. Apple
C. GOQii
D. Fitbit

23. SmartTrade provides:

A. Movie tickets
B. Insurance
C. SWIFT copy & MIS
D. FD calculator

24. CBDC QR interoperability date:

A. Jan 2023
B. Feb 2024
C. 26 Aug 2023
D. Aug 2024

25. Maximum Digital Gold purchase in BoB World per day:

A. 1 lakh
B. 2 lakh
C. 5 lakh
D. 50 lakh

26. Which service provides assisted account opening?

A. e-Gateway
B. UPI
C. bob World Tab
D. DigiNext

27. DigiNext supports:

A. Only RTGS
B. Only NEFT
C. RTGS + NEFT + IMPS + IFT
D. Only IMPS

28. Refund under POS/IPG credited in:

A. Immediate
B. 1 day
C. 3–5 working days
D. 10 days

29. Savings Bank schemes available on Tab:

A. 10
B. 15
C. 22
D. 30

30. Which is a feature of UPI Lite?

A. 5,00,000 limit
B. No PIN for small payments
C. Only works offline
D. Only works with credit card


Chapter 10: CARDS


A. CREDIT CARDS – GENERAL & BASIC (Q1–Q8)

Q1. Bank of Baroda credit cards generally offer which of the following broad benefits?
A. Only cash withdrawal facility
B. Rewards, interest-free credit period, lifestyle benefits
C. Only EMI conversion
D. Only overdraft against FD
Answer: B


Q2. The usual maximum interest-free credit period mentioned for BoB credit cards in the text is:
A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 50 days
D. 60 days
Answer: C


Q3. Which of the following is NOT a BoB credit card mentioned in the text?
A. BOBCARD EASY
B. BOBCARD PRIME
C. BOBCARD ULTIMA
D. BOBCARD PREMIER
Answer: C


Q4. Many BoB credit cards provide 5X Rewards. In exam terminology, this “5X” generally means:
A. 5 times annual fee
B. 5 Reward Points per ₹100 spent in specified categories
C. 5% cashback flat on all spends
D. 5 free add-on cards
Answer: B


Q5. “Lifetime Free” credit card in the given text means:
A. No joining fee & no annual fee, subject to bank’s policy
B. No finance charges on revolving credit
C. No late payment charges ever
D. Only first year fee is waived
Answer: A


Q6. Personal Accident Insurance cover on BoB credit cards is generally applicable for:
A. Air travel only
B. Non-air travel only
C. Both Air and Non-Air (as specified)
D. Only international travel
Answer: C


Q7. For add-on credit cardholders, the minimum age mentioned in most variants is:
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B


Q8. For many standard BoB credit cards (Easy / Select / Premier / Eterna etc.), the primary cardholder age range is typically:
A. 18–80 years
B. 21–65 years
C. 25–60 years
D. 30–55 years
Answer: B


B. DEFENCE & SEGMENT-SPECIFIC CREDIT CARDS (Q9–Q18)

Q9. BOBCARD VIKRAM is designed primarily for:
A. Corporate CEOs
B. Defence personnel & certain Police personnel
C. NRI customers
D. Student segment
Answer: B


Q10. The minimum age for the Primary Cardholder for BOBCARD VIKRAM is:
A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 21 years
D. 25 years
Answer: B


Q11. For BOBCARD VIKRAM, which categories earn 5X Reward Points?
A. Fuel & Utilities
B. Groceries & Insurance
C. Movies & Departmental Stores
D. Airline Tickets & Hotels
Answer: C


Q12. BOBCARD VIKRAM offers which of the following subscription benefits on card activation?
A. 6 months Amazon Prime
B. 1 year Netflix
C. 3 months Disney+ Hotstar
D. 1 year Zee5
Answer: C


Q13. BOBCARD VIKRAM’s personal accidental insurance cover is:
A. ₹10 lakh (Air only)
B. ₹20 lakh (Air and Non-Air)
C. ₹50 lakh (Air only)
D. ₹100 lakh (Air)
Answer: B


Q14. RAKSHAMAH BOBCARD is specially designed for:
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Coast Guard personnel & veterans
D. Nainital Bank customers
Answer: C


Q15. Which card gives 10 Reward Points per ₹100 spent on Departmental Stores & Movies, and 2 Reward Points on other spends?
A. BOBCARD EASY
B. RAKSHAMAH BOBCARD
C. BOBCARD SELECT
D. IRCTC BOBCARD
Answer: B


Q16. YODDHA BOBCARD is associated with which force?
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. Telangana Police
Answer: A


Q17. VARUNAH BOBCARD is specifically designed for:
A. Indian Army
B. Indian Navy personnel & veterans
C. Coast Guard veterans only
D. Nainital Bank officials
Answer: B


Q18. The Premium variant of VARUNAH BOBCARD offers 15 Reward Points per ₹100 spent on:
A. Only Fuel
B. Only Departmental Stores
C. Travel, Dining, Online & International spends
D. Utility bills only
Answer: C


C. CO-BRANDED & SPECIAL CREDIT CARDS (Q19–Q26)

Q19. Nainital RENAISSANCE BOBCARD is issued to:
A. Any BoB customer without conditions
B. Only Indian Railways employees
C. Customers having relationship with Nainital Bank
D. Only NRI customers
Answer: C


Q20. For Nainital RENAISSANCE BOBCARD, Sole proprietorships are:
A. Fully eligible
B. Eligible with higher income
C. Not eligible
D. Eligible only for add-on cards
Answer: C


Q21. Which card is especially designed to make train journeys more rewarding with benefits on train ticket bookings?
A. HPCL ENERGIE BOBCARD
B. IRCTC BOBCARD
C. BOBCARD PREMIER
D. BOBCARD EASY
Answer: B


Q22. IRCTC BOBCARD offers up to how many Reward Points per ₹100 spent on train ticket bookings through IRCTC website & app?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Answer: D


Q23. For IRCTC BOBCARD, the minimum annual income required for a Non-BoB salaried customer is:
A. ₹2.4 lakh
B. ₹3.6 lakh
C. ₹4.8 lakh
D. ₹6.0 lakh
Answer: B


Q24. HPCL ENERGIE BOBCARD is primarily aimed at:
A. Travel abroad
B. Fuel & LPG purchases at HPCL outlets
C. Insurance premium payments
D. Mutual fund investments
Answer: B


Q25. The 5% savings on HPCL ENERGIE BOBCARD broadly comes from:
A. Flat 5% cashback
B. 24 Reward Points per ₹150 (≈4% savings) + 1% fuel surcharge waiver
C. 10 Reward Points per ₹100 + 2% cashback
D. Only fuel surcharge waiver
Answer: B


Q26. Which BoB credit card is against FD and guarantees issuance with minimal documentation?
A. BOBCARD EASY
B. BOBCARD SELECT
C. BOBCARD PRIME
D. BOBCARD PREMIER
Answer: C


D. RETAIL CREDIT CARDS – EASY / ETERNA / PREMIER / SELECT (Q27–Q34)

Q27. BOBCARD EASY requires minimum income of:
A. Salaried > ₹1 lakh p.a.
B. Salaried > ₹3 lakh p.a.
C. Salaried > ₹5 lakh p.a.
D. Salaried > ₹7.2 lakh p.a.
Answer: B


Q28. BOBCARD EASY offers 5 Reward Points per ₹100 on:
A. Dining & Online spends
B. Fuel & Utility
C. Departmental Stores & Movies
D. International spends only
Answer: C


Q29. BOBCARD EASY offers 1% fuel surcharge waiver at:
A. HPCL outlets only
B. All fuel stations across India
C. Only international fuel stations
D. Only BoB branches
Answer: B


Q30. BOBCARD ETERNA is targeted at customers with minimum annual income of:
A. ₹4.8 lakh
B. ₹7.2 lakh
C. ₹10 lakh
D. ₹12 lakh
Answer: D


Q31. BOBCARD ETERNA offers 15 Reward Points per ₹100 on:
A. Only fuel expenditures
B. Travel, Dining, Online & International transactions
C. Utility bill payments only
D. Offline spends only
Answer: B


Q32. BOBCARD PREMIER is primarily described as:
A. Student card
B. Worthy Travel Companion
C. NRI only card
D. Business corporate card
Answer: B


Q33. BOBCARD PREMIER offers 5X Rewards i.e. 10 Reward Points per ₹100 spent on:
A. Travel, Dining, International spends
B. Only on IRCTC bookings
C. Only on departmental stores
D. Fuel and utilities
Answer: A


Q34. BOBCARD SELECT is mainly focused on:
A. Gold purchases
B. Online shopping and Dining
C. Only fuel spends
D. Only insurance premium
Answer: B


E. DEBIT CARDS – GENERAL & AGNIVEER / YODDHA / HNI (Q35–Q42)

Q35. The Agniveer debit card is designed specifically for which customer segment?
A. Corporate payroll accounts
B. Defence personnel recruited under Agnipath scheme
C. Only pensioners
D. NRI remittance customers
Answer: B


Q36. The daily ATM cash withdrawal limit for bob world Agniveer Debit Card is:
A. ₹25,000
B. ₹50,000
C. ₹1,00,000
D. ₹1,50,000
Answer: B


Q37. For Agniveer Debit Card, the daily POS/E-com limit is:
A. ₹50,000
B. ₹1,00,000
C. ₹2,00,000
D. ₹5,00,000
Answer: B


Q38. BoB World OPULENCE debit card is typically issued to customers maintaining:
A. Zero balance account
B. QAB of ₹10,000
C. QAB of ₹1,00,000
D. QAB of ₹10,00,000
Answer: D


Q39. BoB World OPULENCE debit card offers which key lounge benefit?
A. 1 domestic lounge per year only
B. Unlimited domestic lounge access only
C. Unlimited domestic & international lounge access
D. No lounge access
Answer: C


Q40. BoB World OPULENCE debit card’s daily POS/E-com transaction limit is:
A. ₹50,000
B. ₹1,00,000
C. ₹5,00,000
D. ₹10,00,000
Answer: D


Q41. bob World Yoddha Debit Card offers maximum per day POS/E-com limit of:
A. ₹1,00,000
B. ₹2,00,000
C. ₹3,00,000
D. ₹5,00,000
Answer: D


Q42. bob World Yoddha Debit Card offers Personal accident and total disability cover of:
A. ₹2 lakh
B. ₹5 lakh
C. ₹10 lakh
D. ₹50 lakh
Answer: C


F. SPECIAL & INCLUSION DEBIT CARDS (Q43–Q46)

Q43. bob inSIGHT Braille Debit Card is specially designed for:
A. Senior citizens only
B. Visually impaired customers
C. NRI customers
D. MSME borrowers
Answer: B


Q44. Which of the following is NOT a physical feature of bob inSIGHT Braille Debit Card aiding visually impaired users?
A. Raised Braille dots with “BOB”
B. Rounded notch opposite the chip
C. Spot-UV glossy texture for tactile recognition
D. Embedded speaker to read balance aloud
Answer: D


Q45. bob Bhoomi RuPay Select Debit Card is primarily associated with which theme?
A. Women empowerment
B. Digital literacy
C. Green Banking & sustainability
D. Gold banking
Answer: C


Q46. bob Bhoomi RuPay Select Debit Card is crafted using:
A. Standard PVC only
B. Metal
C. Recycled PVC (rPVC)
D. Wood
Answer: C


G. PREPAID & FOREX CARDS (Q47–Q50)

Q47. The Baroda Reloadable Card – Physical Variant is:
A. A credit card
B. A prepaid EMV chip card in INR, reloadable
C. A debit card linked to savings account
D. An overdraft card
Answer: B


Q48. The maximum load amount on Baroda Reloadable Card – Physical Variant as per text is:
A. ₹10,000
B. ₹50,000
C. ₹1,00,000
D. ₹2,00,000
Answer: C


Q49. Which prepaid card mentioned is specifically for gifting and does NOT allow ATM cash withdrawal?
A. Baroda Reloadable Physical
B. Gift Card (Physical/Virtual)
C. Baroda TravelEasy Forex Card
D. bob world Agniveer Card
Answer: B


Q50. Baroda TravelEasy Multi Currency Forex Card can be loaded with which currencies as per text?
A. USD, GBP, EUR
B. USD, CAD, AUD
C. EUR, JPY, SGD
D. USD only
Answer: A


Chapter 11&12 MCQ

A. BASICS OF WHATSAPP BANKING (Q1–Q8)

Q1. Bank of Baroda’s WhatsApp Banking is best described as:
A. A dedicated mobile banking app
B. A chat-based digital banking service on WhatsApp
C. An internet banking portal
D. A telephone banking IVR system
Answer: B


Q2. BoB WhatsApp Banking was launched in:
A. January 2019
B. March 2020
C. December 2020
D. April 2021
Answer: C


Q3. Approximately how many functionalities are currently offered in BoB WhatsApp Banking?
A. 20+
B. 35+
C. 50+
D. 70+
Answer: D


Q4. Which of the following language combinations is supported by BoB WhatsApp Banking as per the given text?
A. English, Hindi, Marathi
B. Hindi, English, Gujarati
C. English, Tamil, Gujarati
D. Hindi, Bengali, English
Answer: B


Q5. BoB WhatsApp Banking is primarily meant to provide:
A. Only balance enquiry services
B. Only fund transfer services
C. A wide set of banking services and enquiries via WhatsApp
D. Only credit card-related services
Answer: C


Q6. Which statement is TRUE regarding BoB WhatsApp Banking?
A. It is available only to NRI customers
B. It requires installation of a special BoB WhatsApp app
C. It works through the normal WhatsApp platform using BoB’s official number
D. It can be used only during banking hours
Answer: C


Q7. The recent revamp of WhatsApp Banking primarily aims to:
A. Reduce the number of functionalities
B. Enhance customer experience and ease of use
C. Convert WhatsApp Banking into a paid service
D. Restrict usage to branches only
Answer: B


Q8. BoB WhatsApp Banking contributes mainly to which broader banking initiative?
A. Priority sector lending
B. Physical branch expansion
C. Digital / Instant Banking
D. Cash management services
Answer: C


B. REGISTRATION FOR WHATSAPP BANKING (Q9–Q18)

Q9. How many distinct methods of registration for BoB WhatsApp Banking are mentioned?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C


Q10. Which of the following is NOT a registration method for BoB WhatsApp Banking?
A. Self-registration by customer
B. Registration during account opening via bob World tab
C. Registration via Finacle menu in branch
D. Registration through ATM PIN change screen
Answer: D


Q11. For self-registration in WhatsApp Banking, customers must first:
A. Visit branch and submit a form
B. Install a special BoB chat app
C. Save BoB’s WhatsApp number and send “Hi”
D. Call customer care to get an activation code
Answer: C


Q12. What is the official BoB WhatsApp number used for WhatsApp Banking?
A. 8433888777
B. 8000888777
C. 1800843388
D. 8433000000
Answer: A


Q13. During account opening, WhatsApp Banking registration can be completed through:
A. Finacle core menu directly by customer
B. bob World tab with customer consent
C. Cheque book request form
D. ATM kiosk
Answer: B


Q14. Registration through branch staff is done via which Finacle menu?
A. WABMENU
B. WABCHK
C. WABREG
D. WABACT
Answer: C


Q15. For branch-based registration using WABREG, the precondition is:
A. Customer must hold a credit card
B. Customer must submit a written request
C. Customer must have Demat account
D. Customer must have a term deposit
Answer: B


Q16. Registration through bob World Internet Banking is done from which area?
A. Fund Transfer tab → WhatsApp Banking
B. Cards tab → WhatsApp Banking
C. Service tab → WhatsApp Banking
D. Profile tab → WhatsApp Banking
Answer: C


Q17. Which option correctly lists the four registration modes in sequence as per mnemonic “S A B I”?
A. Self, ATM, Branch, Internet
B. Self, Account opening, Branch, Internet
C. Self, Account opening, Business banking, Internet
D. Self, Agent, Branch, Insurance
Answer: B


Q18. The flexibility of multiple registration modes mainly ensures:
A. Higher interest rates on deposits
B. Easier and wider access for different types of customers
C. Reduced digital usage
D. Restriction of services only to urban customers
Answer: B


C. DE-REGISTRATION FROM WHATSAPP BANKING (Q19–Q24)

Q19. How many de-registration methods are specified for BoB WhatsApp Banking?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C


Q20. Self de-registration from WhatsApp Banking is done by navigating to:
A. Services → De-register → Logout
B. Profile & Help → Registration Services → De-register
C. Main Menu → Close Account → De-register
D. Funds Transfer → Deactivate WhatsApp
Answer: B


Q21. Branch-assisted de-registration of WhatsApp Banking is done through:
A. WABOFF menu
B. WABCLS menu
C. WABREG menu
D. WABDEL menu
Answer: C


Q22. For branch de-registration of WhatsApp Banking using WABREG, the customer must:
A. Give oral request only
B. Submit written request
C. Provide cheque leaf
D. Provide ATM PIN
Answer: B


Q23. De-registration through bob World Internet is done by:
A. Deleting the account in profile
B. Requesting cheque book
C. Going to Service tab → WhatsApp Banking → Deactivate
D. Using fund transfer menu
Answer: C


Q24. The mnemonic “S B I” for de-registration modes stands for:
A. Self, Branch, Internet
B. Service, Banking, Internet
C. Savings, Business, Investment
D. Self, Business, Insurance
Answer: A


D. FEATURES & REVAMP OF WHATSAPP BANKING (Q25–Q36)

Q25. “Rich cards” in WhatsApp Banking primarily improve:
A. Interest rate on deposits
B. Visual UI/UX and navigation
C. Credit appraisal process
D. KYC risk rating
Answer: B


Q26. Voice input capability in WhatsApp Banking enables customers to:
A. Open fixed deposits only
B. Give instructions through voice instead of typing
C. Talk to a live call centre agent
D. Record grievances as audio files
Answer: B


Q27. Natural Language Processing (NLP) in BoB WhatsApp Banking is used mainly to:
A. Translate messages automatically
B. Understand customer’s natural text input and map to functions
C. Detect fraudulent transactions
D. Convert statements to PDF
Answer: B


Q28. After revamp, the number of main menu groups in WhatsApp Banking increased from:
A. 3 to 5
B. 5 to 8
C. 5 to 10
D. 10 to 15
Answer: C


Q29. Previously, main menu groupings included which of the following sets?
A. Pay, Invest, Loan, Tax
B. Save, Invest, Borrow, Shop, Profile & Help
C. Home, Search, Account, Logout
D. Card, Trade, Forex, Demat
Answer: B


Q30. The increased number of main menus and use of rich cards mainly target:
A. Better UI/UX and easier navigation
B. Reduction of digital footprint
C. Restriction on service usage
D. Limiting access for rural customers
Answer: A


Q31. Session timeout in BoB WhatsApp Banking is currently set at:
A. 1 minute
B. 3 minutes
C. 5 minutes
D. 10 minutes
Answer: C


Q32. The 5-minute session timeout is meant to primarily balance:
A. Revenue and cost
B. Security and convenience
C. Credit and deposit
D. CASA and term deposit
Answer: B


Q33. “Enhanced Quick Buttons for NTB Customers” mainly helps:
A. Existing customers with long relationship only
B. New-to-Bank customers to access key services quickly
C. Only NRI customers
D. Only corporate customers
Answer: B


Q34. In the revamped design, a Services List along with Welcome Message is sent to:
A. Only staff users
B. Customers at the start of WhatsApp session
C. Auditors only
D. Only during loan sanction
Answer: B


Q35. Voice-activated chatbots in WhatsApp Banking allow customers to:
A. Control ATM transactions
B. Access services through simple voice commands
C. Change their mobile number automatically
D. Directly contact branch manager
Answer: B


Q36. Updated Terms & Conditions in WhatsApp Banking are primarily needed because:
A. Bank has changed its name
B. New digital services & risk-sharing require updated legal framework
C. RBI mandates T&C every month
D. Customers demanded shorter forms
Answer: B


E. SECURITY / LIMITATIONS – WHATSAPP BANKING (Q37–Q40)

Q37. A key security-related expectation from customers using WhatsApp Banking is to:
A. Share OTPs freely with friends
B. Never link WhatsApp to their own number
C. Ensure WhatsApp is registered with their correct KYC mobile number
D. Disable smartphone lockscreen
Answer: C


Q38. A major risk in any chat-based banking channel like WhatsApp Banking is:
A. Excess branch visits
B. Social engineering and phishing attacks on customers
C. Increase in cash transactions
D. Decrease in loan portfolio
Answer: B


Q39. WhatsApp Banking usage is dependent on which of the following?
A. Paper passbook
B. Cheque book
C. Smartphone and internet connectivity
D. Credit card physical presence
Answer: C


Q40. Which of the following is a limitation of WhatsApp Banking as compared to full mobile banking app?
A. Cannot handle chat-based interface
B. May have fewer advanced transaction features and depends on WhatsApp platform
C. Cannot show any data at all
D. Cannot ever be used for enquiries
Answer: B


F. BARODA M-INVEST – BASICS & FEATURES (Q41–Q46)

Q41. Baroda M-Invest is primarily a:
A. Loan origination app
B. Wealth management and mutual fund investment app
C. Credit card collection app
D. RTGS-only payment app
Answer: B


Q42. Baroda M-Invest is delivered through:
A. Desktop-only portal
B. Mobile app
C. WhatsApp chatbot
D. ATM network
Answer: B


Q43. Baroda M-Invest is described as a:
A. Paid portfolio manager
B. Free mobile investment manager
C. Physical advisory service
D. Only demat account opening app
Answer: B


Q44. The robo advisory partner for Baroda M-Invest is:
A. NPCI
B. Finwizard Technology Pvt. Ltd.
C. NSDL
D. CDSL Ventures
Answer: B


Q45. Which of the following is NOT a key feature of Baroda M-Invest?
A. Goal-based investing
B. Completely paperless KYC and investing
C. Research-based recommendations
D. Only branch-based manual form filling
Answer: D


Q46. Baroda M-Invest takes the guesswork out of investing by:
A. Removing all mutual funds from the platform
B. Combining world-class investment research with technology
C. Only providing fixed deposit options
D. Forcing customers to invest only in one scheme
Answer: B


G. BARODA M-INVEST – PROCESS, ADVANTAGES & RISKS (Q47–Q50)

Q47. According to the given steps, KYC registration in Baroda M-Invest can be completed in about:
A. 30 seconds
B. 2 minutes
C. 10 minutes
D. 1 hour
Answer: B


Q48. Which of the following is correct sequence as per the Baroda M-Invest steps?
A. Track → KYC → Withdraw → Goals → Choose → Recommended
B. KYC → Withdraw → Track → Goals → Choose → Recommended funds
C. KYC → Track → Withdraw → Choose → Goals → Recommended funds
D. Withdraw → KYC → Track → Goals → Choose → Recommended
Answer: B


Q49. Which of the following is a major advantage of Baroda M-Invest for customers?
A. Physical paperwork is mandatory
B. Investments can be tracked in real time and money can be withdrawn anytime
C. Customer must visit branch for every transaction
D. Only HNI customers can use the app
Answer: B


Q50. A conceptual risk associated with Baroda M-Invest, as with any mutual fund investment, is:
A. No market risk at all
B. Only operational risk, no price fluctuation
C. Market risk due to fluctuations in mutual fund NAV
D. Guaranteed fixed returns irrespective of market
Answer: C


Chapter 14: BHIM

A. BHIM AADHAAR BARODA PAY – BASICS (Q1–Q15)

Q1. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay (BABP) is primarily a:
A. Mobile wallet for customers
B. Merchant mobile application to accept Aadhaar-based payments
C. Credit card issuing platform
D. Internet banking portal
Answer: B


Q2. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is a solution of which bank?
A. State Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Punjab National Bank
D. Union Bank of India
Answer: B


Q3. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is used mainly for:
A. Online shopping only
B. Over-the-counter merchant payments using Aadhaar authentication
C. RTGS transactions
D. NEFT batch transfers
Answer: B


Q4. Which devices are required by a merchant to use BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay?
A. Feature phone and POS machine
B. Desktop computer and scanner
C. Android smartphone and biometric fingerprint device
D. Printer and barcode scanner
Answer: C


Q5. To perform a transaction on BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay, the customer typically provides:
A. Debit card and PIN
B. Aadhaar number and biometric (fingerprint)
C. Credit card and CVV
D. Virtual Payment Address only
Answer: B


Q6. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay transactions are described as interoperable because:
A. They work only within Bank of Baroda
B. They work only within NPCI network
C. Any bank’s Aadhaar-linked customer account can be used for payment
D. They work only for government schemes
Answer: C


Q7. On successful transaction using BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay, the funds are:
A. Credited at end of day in merchant account
B. Credited weekly in merchant account
C. Credited in real-time to the merchant account linked at registration
D. Kept in wallet and later transferred manually
Answer: C


Q8. Which statement is TRUE regarding BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay and BHIM UPI app?
A. Both are exactly the same product
B. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is different from BHIM (NPCI UPI product)
C. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is owned by NPCI
D. BHIM UPI is only for merchants
Answer: B


Q9. What is the per-transaction maximum limit on BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay as per the text?
A. ₹2,000
B. ₹5,000
C. ₹10,000
D. ₹25,000
Answer: C


Q10. What is the minimum transaction amount allowed on BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay?
A. ₹1
B. ₹5
C. ₹10
D. ₹50
Answer: C


Q11. The maximum total purchase limit per day for a merchant using BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is:
A. ₹50,000
B. ₹1,00,000
C. ₹2,50,000
D. ₹5,00,000
Answer: C


Q12. The maximum total purchase limit per month for a merchant under BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is:
A. ₹2,50,000
B. ₹5,00,000
C. ₹10,00,000
D. ₹25,00,000
Answer: C


Q13. Which of the following is a key benefit for customers using BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay?
A. They must carry debit or credit card
B. They do not need to carry debit or credit card
C. Only cheque payment is allowed
D. Transactions are offline only
Answer: B


Q14. Which of the following is a key benefit for merchants using BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay?
A. High MDR on each transaction
B. No MDR is charged to merchants
C. Only weekly settlement of funds
D. Mandatory POS rental every month
Answer: B


Q15. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay contributes mainly to which national initiative?
A. Make in India
B. Digital India and Less-Cash Economy
C. Swachh Bharat
D. Skill India
Answer: B


B. BHIM AADHAAR BARODA PAY – DEVICE, RENT & ENROLMENT (Q16–Q22)

Q16. For BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay, merchants are enrolled:
A. Without any device
B. Along with sale/provision of biometric fingerprint device
C. Only with debit card
D. Through ATM registration
Answer: B


Q17. What is the one-time rent to be collected from the merchant at the time of onboarding for the biometric device, as per circular?
A. ₹500 + GST
B. ₹999 + GST
C. ₹1450 + GST
D. ₹2000 + GST
Answer: C


Q18. After collecting the one-time rent of ₹1450 + GST, how much additional monthly rent is usually recovered from the merchant?
A. Same rent every month
B. Half rent every month
C. No further rent is required to be recovered
D. Double rent every month
Answer: C


Q19. The rent collected for biometric devices under BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay is credited to which type of account?
A. Merchant’s savings account
B. A specific rent recovery account (e.g., XXXX0042701079)
C. RBI account directly
D. Customer’s account
Answer: B


Q20. In some cases, no charges are to be collected from merchants for biometric device under BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay when:
A. Merchant is a government employee
B. Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is positive and approved by Regional Authority
C. Customer demands free device
D. RBI issues special circular
Answer: B


Q21. BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay transactions are available:
A. Only during branch working hours
B. Only on banking days
C. 24×7
D. Only from 9 am to 6 pm
Answer: C


Q22. One of the core advantages of BHIM Aadhaar Baroda Pay compared to card-based POS is:
A. Higher MDR
B. No need for Aadhaar
C. Customer does not require card; Aadhaar + biometric is enough
D. Only works offline
Answer: C


C. BHARAT CONNECT / BBPS – BASICS & STRUCTURE (Q23–Q33)

Q23. Bharat Connect is the new name for which system?
A. National Financial Switch
B. Bharat Bill Pay System (BBPS)
C. NEFT system
D. IMPS system
Answer: B


Q24. Bharat Connect / BBPS is best described as:
A. Card management system
B. RTGS clearing system
C. Interoperable bill payment system for customers via network of agents and channels
D. Aadhaar enrolment system
Answer: C


Q25. Bharat Connect provides:
A. Single bank-specific bill payment only
B. Interoperable bill payment with instant confirmation
C. Only manual bill collections
D. Only cheque-based payment system
Answer: B


Q26. Which organisation authorises banks like Bank of Baroda to operate as Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units?
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDAI
D. PFRDA
Answer: B


Q27. Bharat Connect / BBPS operates under which umbrella organisation?
A. UIDAI
B. NPCI
C. NABARD
D. NHB
Answer: B


Q28. In May 2016, RBI authorised Bank of Baroda to act as:
A. Only Biller Operating Unit
B. Only Customer Operating Unit
C. Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU)
D. Prepaid Issuing Entity
Answer: C


Q29. In BBPS architecture, Bank of Baroda is participating as:
A. Customer Operating Unit (COU) only
B. Biller Operating Unit (BOU) only
C. Both COU and BOU
D. Only aggregation switch
Answer: C


Q30. Bharat Connect / BBPS is called an initiative of “national importance” because it:
A. Handles only government taxes
B. Offers real-time bill payment across geographies and demographics
C. Provides Demat services
D. Registers all mutual funds
Answer: B


Q31. The current scope of Bharat Connect covers which type of payments?
A. Only electricity bills
B. Only government taxes
C. Repetitive payments for everyday utility and other services
D. Only credit card payments
Answer: C


Q32. As per the text, approximately how many total billers are available under BBPS in Bank of Baroda’s system?
A. 2,026
B. 10,262
C. 20,262
D. 50,262
Answer: C


Q33. Out of 20,262 billers, how many are educational institutes?
A. 6,764
B. 9,764
C. 15,764
D. 19,764
Answer: D


D. BHARAT CONNECT – CHANNELS, BILLERS & CHARGES (Q34–Q42)

Q34. As a Customer Operating Unit (COU), Bank of Baroda provides Bharat Connect bill payment through which of the following digital channels?
A. bob World (Mobile Banking)
B. bob World Internet (Net Banking)
C. BoB e-PAY (UPI app)
D. All of the above
Answer: D


Q35. Which of the following is not a Bank of Baroda channel for Bharat Connect as per text?
A. Mobile Banking – bob World
B. Net Banking – bob World Internet
C. UPI app – BoB e-PAY
D. Demat trading app
Answer: D


Q36. Bharat Connect services of Bank of Baroda are also available through:
A. Bank’s Business Correspondent (BC) points
B. BHIM UPI mobile application of NPCI
C. ATM as Agent Institution
D. All of the above
Answer: D


Q37. As a Biller Operating Unit (BOU), which of the following billers has Bank of Baroda onboarded?
A. BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity)
B. HESCOM (Hubli Electricity)
C. Baroda FASTag
D. All of the above
Answer: D


Q38. Which of these billers has Bank of Baroda onboarded for insurance premium payments under BBPS?
A. LIC of India
B. India First Life Insurance
C. SBI Life Insurance
D. Oriental Insurance
Answer: B


Q39. As per the text, which institution has been onboarded for credit card bill payment under BBPS by BoB?
A. NPCI
B. BOB Financial Solutions Ltd.
C. Visa
D. MasterCard
Answer: B


Q40. Charges for bill payment via digital channels (bob World, Net Banking) under Bharat Connect in BoB are:
A. ₹10 + GST per bill
B. ₹5 + GST per bill
C. ₹2 + GST per bill
D. Nil (no charges)
Answer: D


Q41. At Business Correspondent (BC) points, Bharat Connect bill payment charges in BoB are:
A. Nil for all billers
B. ₹2 + GST for most billers (excluding DTH, Credit Card, LPG gas categories)
C. ₹20 + GST per bill
D. ₹50 + GST per bill
Answer: B


Q42. Bharat Connect currently covers which of the following categories of payments?
A. Electricity, Water, Piped Gas
B. Mobile, DTH, Telecom, Municipal Tax
C. Mutual Fund, Credit Card, Loan, Insurance, FASTag, Education fees, etc.
D. All of the above
Answer: D


E. UPI QR MERCHANT SOUND BOX – FEATURES & CHARGES (Q43–Q50)

Q43. Bank of Baroda’s UPI QR Merchant Sound Box is primarily used to:
A. Print physical receipts
B. Give instant voice confirmation of digital payments received through UPI
C. Store cash
D. Issue debit cards
Answer: B


Q44. To receive payments through the BoB UPI Sound Box, the merchant must:
A. Use Bank of Baroda UPI QR
B. Have only NEFT account
C. Use credit card POS machine
D. Use SWIFT code
Answer: A


Q45. How many variants of Sound Box devices are mentioned in the text?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C


Q46. Which of the following is NOT a variant of BoB UPI QR Sound Box listed in the text?
A. Sound Box with Display
B. Sound Box without Display
C. Sound Box with Display and Dynamic QR
D. Sound Box with Printer
Answer: D


Q47. The BoB UPI QR Sound Box connects primarily using:
A. Landline connection
B. 4G SIM (no Wi-Fi required)
C. Optical fiber cable
D. Bluetooth-only
Answer: B


Q48. What is the typical battery backup of BoB’s UPI QR Sound Box device?
A. 2 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. More than 24 hours
Answer: D


Q49. Monthly rental charges for Sound Box without Display (with 4G SIM & Wi-Fi) are:
A. ₹25 + GST per month
B. ₹50 + GST per month
C. ₹56 + GST per terminal per month
D. ₹100 + GST per month
Answer: C


Q50. Monthly rental charges for Sound Box with Display (with 4G SIM & Wi-Fi) are:
A. ₹57 + GST per terminal per month
B. ₹75 + GST per month
C. ₹100 + GST per month
D. ₹150 + GST per month
Answer: A