India Post Payments Bank Celebrates 9th Foundation Day

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Key takeaways

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was launched on 1st September 2018 under the Department of Posts with 100% Government of India equity.
The bank caters to 13.25 crore customers across India, with 77% living in rural areas and 49% being women.
IPPB has transferred ₹1.55 lakh crore in direct government benefits to 6.5 crore DBT beneficiaries through its postal network.
To enhance digital safety, IPPB launched the Surakshit Savings Account offering ₹25,000 in cyber-insurance protection against online fraud.

The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day on 1st September 2026.

The central government launched IPPB on 1st September 2018 under the Department of Posts within the Ministry of Communications, retaining 100% equity ownership.
The bank aims to provide accessible and affordable banking facilities to underserved citizens across the nation.
IPPB delivers doorstep banking by utilizing 1.65 lakh post offices, including 1.40 lakh rural post offices, and 3 lakh postal employees.
The bank reaches 13.25 crore customers, with 77% living in rural regions and 49% being women. It has transferred ₹1.55 lakh crore to 6.5 crore DBT beneficiaries.
IPPB runs a paperless and cashless setup using India Stack, biometric devices, and smartphones linked to the Core Banking System (CBS).

The SHG Savings Account gives a simple and secure financial solution for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and rural micro-entrepreneurs.
The Surakshit Savings Account includes ₹25,000 cyber-insurance coverage to guard users against phishing, spoofing, and SIM jacking.
The Sampoorna Savings Account brings together financial security, health benefits, and cyber protection features.

IPPB boosts financial inclusion by expanding reliable banking services to rural and remote populations.
The bank supports the Digital India movement by encouraging cashless transactions and Aadhaar-enabled direct benefit transfers.
High participation among rural citizens and female account holders helps drive social and economic equality.
By providing doorstep services through postmen, IPPB bridges the infrastructure gap in distant locations.