State-owned Union Bank of India has simplified the annual submission of Form 15G and 15H in association with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub by enabling online submission via the bank’s WhatsApp channel, Union Virtual Connect (UVConn).

Form 15 G and H are self-declaration forms used to claim exemption from TDS by individuals aged below 60 years and above 60 years, respectively.

Union Bank of India customers can avail banking services in seven different languages through UVConn by sending ‘Hi’ through WhatsApp on the bank’s number ‘09666606060’ from their registered mobile number with the bank. 

Union Bank of India has previously collaborated with Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBiH) to launch digitisation of Kisan Credit Card.

"Taking this journey forward, the bank and RBiH have now launched 'Hassle Free Submission of Form 15G & H' through the lender's WhatsApp channel Union Virtual Connect (UVConn)," said Union Bank of India executive director Nitesh Ranjan.

RBiH CEO Rajesh Bansal said senior citizens form a very significant part of our population, and this initiative aims to simplify a usually-complex 15 G & H forms submissions through communication channels they are already accustomed to.