Federal Bank’s initiative towards virtual banking is called FedNet that provides a host of facilities to customers who wish to transact online. Facilities that FedNet hosts includes viewing account statements, ordering cheque books and demand drafts, initiating fund transfers and much more.
Features of FedNet
Fund Transfer
With FedNet, customers can send funds between their own accounts. They can also make transfers from their Federal Bank account to non-Federal Bank accounts. Fund transfers are secure. Customers can opt for RTGS, NEFT or IMPS.
Cheques and DDs
Customers can request for fresh cheque books or make a request for a demand draft online. The hassles associated with going to the bank and waiting are eliminated.
Recharge
Customers can instantly recharge their mobile phones and their DTH connections conveniently online.
Open RDs
Book a recurring deposit from the comfort of your own home or office. You can also set standing instructions to auto debit your bank account to make contributions towards your RD.
Loan Payments
Pay your EMIs through FedNet at your convenience. You can also set instructions to auto debit your account so that you never miss a payment.
Tax Payments
Pay taxes to the government through your FedNet account. You will receive an instant confirmation. You can pay both direct and indirect taxes.
Mini Statements
You can view your mini statement online. Find out your balance, credits and debits whenever you need by logging into your online account.
Tele Banking Requests
Make tele banking requests through your online banking account.
Online Shopping
You can pay for your online purchases using FedNet internet banking which is safe and secure.
How to apply for FedNet?
Contact Federal Bank via the following avenues to request for internet banking:
- Leave your number on the official website and a representative will get back to you.
- Contact the customer care service
- Connect with a representative through VConnect video chat
- You can also visit a Federal Bank branch
- You can send the bank an email requesting for the same
How to access FedNet?
If you are a first-time user, you can access your internet banking account by following these steps:
- Visit the Federal Bank Corporate website.
- Click on “FedNet” link. You can find this on the top right hand corner of the page.
- Click on “Log on to Personal Banking”.
- You will be directed to a login page where you can enter your User ID and password that was sent to you by PIN mailer. Please remember that passwords are case sensitive.
- You will be prompted to set a password of your choice.
- Once you change your password, you can login into your account.
- You can then view the different options available and view your account.
- You need to enable transaction facility. You can do so by activating the transaction facility via PIN mailer or soft activation.
Fund Transfers Limits through FedNet
To enhance safety and security of fund transfers, the Federal bank has stipulated certain limits on online transfers depending on the bank account.
| Type of account | Limit |
| Between own accounts | Rs.2 lakhs |
| Third party account within Federal Bank | Rs.30,000 |
| Non- Federal Bank account | Rs.30,000 |
| Online Payments | Rs.30,000 |
With all fund transfers, customers have to go through a two-factor authentication. This is mandatory by Federal bank on all transactions. If a customer requires a higher limit, they can place a request in the following manner:
Login in to FedNet and Click on “Requests”. Select “Enhance Transaction Limit” and submit your request.
Customers can enhance their limits up to the following amounts:
| Particulars | Silver Net | Gold Net |
| Transfer limit between own accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| To other Federal Bank accounts | Up to Rs.1 lakh | Up to Rs.1 lakh |
| To other bank accounts or bill payments | Up to Rs.1 lakh | Up to Rs.5 lakh |
| Online payments | Up to Rs.1 lakh | Up to Rs. 3 lakh |