MMID: What It Means and How It Works in Banking

MMIDs are unique codes which you can use to quickly transfer money to a bank account. You do not need to enter a bank account number and IFSC code.
 

What details do you need to transfer money to someone's bank account? Until a few years ago, you needed the beneficiary's bank account number and IFSC code. But thanks to the intersection of banking and technology, sending money is a cakewalk. All you need is the beneficiary's seven-digit MMID. But what is MMID, and how does it work?

What is MMID?
 

MMID, or Mobile Money Identifier, is a unique 7-digit code assigned by banks to their customers to facilitate secure and instant interbank transactions through mobile devices and NetBanking services. This identifier plays a crucial role in the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), enabling quick and efficient fund transfers without the need for adding and vetting beneficiaries by the bank.

Key Features of MMID:

Unique Code: Each MMID consists of seven digits. The first four digits are specific to the bank issuing the MMID, serving as a unique identifier for the institution.

Instant Transfers: MMID allows users to perform IMPS fund transfers immediately, providing a seamless banking experience.

Mobile Banking: Linked to a customer’s bank account and registered mobile number, MMID enhances the convenience of mobile banking, enabling transactions on the go.

Multiple Accounts: A single customer can have multiple MMIDs if they have more than one account with the same bank, each linked to different mobile numbers.

No Beneficiary Addition Required: Unlike traditional bank transfers, MMID eliminates the need to add beneficiaries, speeding up the process.

Benefits of Using MMID:

Quick and Easy Payments: Conduct secure and swift transactions from your mobile device without delays.

Bill Payments and More: Use MMID for a variety of banking services, including fund transfers, bill payments, and other financial transactions.

Enhanced Security: MMID ensures that transactions are safe and reliable, protecting user information and reducing the risk of fraud.

How to Obtain an MMID:
 

To get an MMID, customers need to register their mobile number with their bank. Once registered, the bank will issue a unique MMID for each account linked to the mobile number.

By understanding and utilizing MMID, users can take full advantage of mobile banking services, making their financial transactions more efficient and convenient.

IMPS transactions
 

You can use MMID to send funds to another bank account through the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS). IMPS is most useful for customers who use their smartphones to send money.

To initiate an IMPS transaction, both the sender and the receiver should have MMIDs for their bank accounts. Like with NEFT and RTGS, you need to add the receiver as a beneficiary before sending money. For an IMPS transaction to be successful, both the sender's and receiver's MMID should be linked to their phone numbers. If you have multiple bank accounts, you can connect all their MMIDs to the same mobile number itself.

How to get your MMID?
 

There are some prerequisites to getting an MMID. First, you should have a registered mobile number with the bank, and mobile banking should be activated for your bank account. If the above two criteria are met, you can contact your bank for your MMID.

But for most bank accounts today, mobile banking is instantly activated, and MMID is registered immediately. Metra Trust customers can get their MMID after logging into the mobile app. Besides fund transfer, the Metra Trust mobile app also allows you to apply for loans and credit cards and pay bills.

Benefits of IMPS
 

IMPS is highly straightforward, but what are its other benefits? Let us look at some of them below.

Send and receive money instantly

With IMPS, there is no waiting time for completing the transaction. The beneficiary will receive the funds the moment you send them.

Send money anytime

You do not need to stay updated with bank accounts anymore. With IMPS, you can send funds any day, anytime.

Added security

Since the transaction is done through the bank's mobile app, the transaction is highly secure. It reduces the possibility of a scam or fraud.

Transparent and easy

With IMPS, information about all your transactions is stored to ensure minimal chance of a dispute. Furthermore, you will receive payment confirmations instantly.

Disadvantages of using IMPS
 

IMPS has a few disadvantages, too. Here are a few of them.

IMPS is limited to mobile phones

IMPS transactions using MMID are accessible through mobile phones only. It could make IMPS inaccessible for certain individuals, including the elderly.

IMPS has daily transaction limits

For most banks, there is a per-day limit of ₹2 lakh for IMPS. This can be an inconvenience if there is a large fund transfer.

IMPS attracts charges
 

According to the bank's policy, IMPS money transfers may attract charges for some banks.

Even with minor limitations, IMPS using MMID is one of the easiest and fastest ways to transfer money to another bank account. Moreover, it is available around the clock, making it convenient and accessible.

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