INSTA ALERTS

Receive updates about your Bank account when select debit and credit transactions take place without having to step into the branch or ATM. With InstaAlert, you can keep a track on your banking transactions from your mobile phone or email ID.

Register for any or all of the following alerts:
- Debit transactions greater than Rs. 5,000/ Rs.10, 000/ Rs. 20,000/Rs. 50,000
- Credit in account greater than Rs. 5,000/ Rs.10, 000/ Rs. 20,000/Rs. 50,000
- Account balance below Rs. 5,000/ Rs.10, 000/ Rs. 20,000/Rs. 50,000
- Weekly account balance
- Salary credits*
- Utility bill payment due alert**
* The customer needs to have a Corporate Salary account with HDFC Bank
** To avail of this alert the customer needs to be registered for the Bill Pay service. Also, this is applicable only to the presentment / biller companies
Eligibility
- All you need is a Savings or Current account (Sole Proprietorship/Partnership/Other Corporate) with HDFC Bank.
- Both Resident and Non Resident Indians are eligible.
Fees
- The service is FREE for you.

FAQs

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What is InstaAlert?

HDFC Bank InstaAlert is a facility through which you can receive latest information about your banking transactions on your HDFC Bank Account. These could be event or frequency based alerts. Alerts for which you are registered with the Bank are sent either via an SMS on your mobile phone or through an email to your mail ID or both.

What are the kinds of alerts that I can get?

You can register for any or all of the following alerts:

Debit transactions greater than Rs. 5,000/ Rs.10, 000/ Rs. 20,000/Rs. 50,000
Credit in account greater than Rs. 5,000/ Rs.10, 000/ Rs. 20,000/Rs. 50,000
Account balance below Rs. 5,000/ Rs.10, 000/ Rs. 20,000/Rs. 50,000
Weekly account balance
Salary credits*
Utility bill payment due alert**

*You need to have a Corporate Salary Account

** You need to be registered for BillPay for this and this alert will happen for presentment/biller companies

How often will I receive the alerts?

Depending on the type of alerts selected, you will receive the alert(s) when the particular event happens. However, in case of the weekly account balance, the alert is sent once a week.

How do I register for InstaAlert?

You can register for InstaAlert online by logging on to NetBanking. Alternatively, you can fill an InstaAlert application form and drop it at the nearest HDFC Bank branch.

Do I have to register separately for each alert or will I automatically get all the alerts, once I register for this service?

On the InstaAlert application form, you need to tick on the alerts that you want to receive. You will receive alerts only for those options that you choose on the InstaAlert application form. For each a/c he will have to fill separate e-age banking form. You can login to netbanking and register for InstaAlert.

I have more than one account. Will I get alerts for all my accounts through one time registration?

Yes, if you fill the account numbers in the application form.

Is it a charged service?

The service is FREE for NR customers.

Can I give you more than one email IDs and mobile numbers for my alert service?

No, for a customer, we will send the alerts only on a single mobile no. and email ID. However on one account, if there are 2 account holders, both of them can give separate mobile nos./email IDs.

I have a joint account with HDFC Bank. Will you send alerts to both account holders?

Yes, if both of you are registered for the alerts service.

I am a second account holder. Will you send me alerts to my email ID?

Yes, if you are registered for the alerts service. Register Now

Do I need a special phone for receiving SMS based alerts?

All you need to have is a GSM/CDMA mobile phone with a Domestic / International connection. You need not be registered with any particular service provider.

Can I sign up for all the alerts or is there any restriction?

Yes, you can sign up for all alerts. However for receiving Salary alert, you need to have a Corporate Salary Account with HDFC Bank and for receiving utility bill payment alert, you need to be registered for BillPay with HDFC Bank and it needs to be a presentment/biller company.

How will HDFC Bank know which utility bills I need to pay?

For receiving utility bill payment alert, you need to be registered for BillPay with HDFC bank. This facility will be available only for presentment /biller companies.

Do I need to sign up for BillPay separately?

Yes, for receiving alerts on BillPay, you need to be registered for BillPay with HDFC Bank. Registering for the BillPay service is simple! Click here for detailed instructions on how to register for the BillPay.