The Central Government has suggested people link mutual funds with Aadhaar cards. So, now after your PAN, mobile numbers, and bank accounts, you need to connect your mutual fund investments to your Aadhaar number. 

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Linking of Aadhaar card with MFs is a one-time process made easy with a range of options – online, offline, SMS, and through e-mail.

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How to link Aadhaar with Mutual Fund online?

One can link an aadhaar with a mutual fund account through the CAMS website. There will be separate links for individuals, HUFs, and for non-individuals (other than HUFs). Follow the below-mentioned steps to link mutual funds with Aadhaar: Step
1: Visit the Aadhar linking website of CAMS Step
2: Select the option based on the type of investor – individual, HUF, or non-individuals Step
3: Enter your PAN card number and enter the ‘submit’ button Step
4: Enter the aadhar number, name, date of birth, gender, and mobile number. Step
5: Proceed further and click on Generate OTP to send the OTP to your mobile number.
6: Enter the OTP you receive on your mobile number, tick the disclaimer, and click on the ‘Submit’ option.
 7: Your request will be submitted and your mutual fund associated with PAN will automatically be linked with Aadhaar after thorough verification.

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How to link Aadhar with Mutual Funds offline?

Follow the below-mentioned steps to link your aadhaar with mutual funds through offline mode:
Step 1: Duly fill in the Aadhar linking form by mentioning the details of your mutual fund along with your Aadhar card number.
Step 2: Attach a self-attested copy of your aadhar card with the form.
Step 3: Submit the form to the nearest service center of your fund manager.
Step 4: Once the linking of Aadhar with your mutual fund is done, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number.
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How to link Aadhar with Mutual Funds via SMS?

Investors can link their mutual funds with Aadhaar by sending an SMS in a particular procedure as mentioned below:
Step 1: Type ADRLNK Aadhaar number Y
Step 2: Send the message via SMS to +91 9212993399
Step 3: Y in the message represents providing consent to Karvy to authenticate and see the Aadhaar number with the mutual fund
Step 4: You will be receiving a confirmation message on the successful linking of Aadhaar with a mutual fund.

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How to link Aadhar with Mutual Funds via e-mail?

One has to send an e-mail to the asset management company and mention your aadhar number and PAN details respectively in the mail. The authorized personnel will link your aadhaar number with a mutual fund. However, one’s e-mail account should be linked with the mutual funds beforehand to avail of this facility.