ITR Filing 2025: e-Tax Payments Now Accepted Through These 31 Banks—Full Updated List Inside

As the ITR filing season gains pace, the Income Tax Department has announced a key update for taxpayers: Only 31 banks are now authorized for e-Tax payments through the official e-Filing portal. With the deadline for filing ITR extended to September 15, 2025, it is important to ensure your bank is on the approved list before initiating any payment.

Key Update for ITR-1 and ITR-4 Filers

Taxpayers filing through ITR-1 or ITR-4 can proceed with submissions. However, those using ITR-2 and ITR-3 will have to wait for the Excel utilities, which are still pending release.

List of 31 Banks Authorized for e-Tax Payments on e-Filing Portal

1. Axis Bank
2. Bandhan Bank
3. Bank of Baroda
4. Bank of India
5. Bank of Maharashtra
6. Canara Bank
7. Central Bank of India
8. City Union Bank
9. DCB Bank
10. Dhanlaxmi Bank
11. Federal Bank
12. HDFC Bank
13. ICICI Bank
14. IDBI Bank
15. IDFC First Bank
16. Indian Bank
17. Indian Overseas Bank
18. IndusInd Bank
19. Jammu and Kashmir Bank
20. Karnataka Bank
21. Karur Vysya Bank
22. Kotak Mahindra Bank
23. Punjab and Sind Bank
24. Punjab National Bank
25. RBL Bank
26. South Indian Bank
27. State Bank of India (SBI)
28. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd
29. UCO Bank
30. YES Bank
31. Union Bank of India

Note:

• Tamilnad Mercantile Bank was added on March 5, 2025
• YES Bank was added on June 27, 2025

Alternate Tax Payment Options

If your bank is not on the list, you can still pay taxes using NEFT/RTGS or a Payment Gateway. The following banks support these alternative methods:

1. Bank of Maharashtra
2. Canara Bank
3. Federal Bank
4. State Bank of India
5. HDFC Bank
6. Kotak Mahindra Bank

How to Pay Taxes on the e-Filing Portal

1. Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing portal.
2. Under the Quick Links section, click on ‘e-Pay Tax’.
3. You can choose to pay before or after logging in.
4. Generate a challan and proceed to payment using net banking, debit card, UPI, or bank branch.

What is e-Filing?

e-Filing is the process of submitting your Income Tax Return online. With your PAN-based credentials, you can complete the entire process—filing and payment—from home, using a computer or smartphone.

With the ITR deadline approaching, it’s essential to ensure your bank is compatible and to file early to avoid last-minute issues.