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IDFC FIRST Bank Enables GST Payments for Customers and Non-Customers

Users complete tax payments on the GST portal by selecting the bank as the payment option.

Overview

  • The bank announced the facility is live for taxpayers regardless of whether they hold an IDFC FIRST account.
  • Digital options include UPI, credit and debit cards, and internet banking, with offline payments accepted at branches via demand draft, cheque, or cash.
  • Taxpayers generate a challan on the GST portal and choose IDFC FIRST Bank to pay, then download or print the paid challan.
  • IDFC FIRST Bank states it is among private sector banks authorised to collect GST.
  • In outlining reach for the rollout, the bank cited 35 million customers and 1,016 branches as of June 30, 2025.