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FAQs on Card on File Tokenisation (CoFT) for SBI Customers

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 17 Aug 2026
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This document provides frequently asked questions regarding the RBI mandate on Card on File Tokenisation (CoFT) effective from October 1, 2022. It explains that merchants can no longer store sensitive card details like card numbers and CVVs, requiring tokenisation for online transactions. Customers can provide consent for tokenisation through merchant apps or websites using an additional factor of authentication. The document clarifies that tokenisation is optional, free of charge, and allows customers to manage tokens via SBI Quick. It also details the differences between suspending and deleting tokens and confirms that tokenisation is secure and unique to each merchant-card combination.
purpose of issuance
To provide guidance and clarity to SBI customers regarding the RBI mandate on Card on File Tokenisation (CoFT) and the process of securing online transactions.
Most Important Details
Effective October 1, 2022, merchants cannot store clear card details; tokenisation replaces actual card data with unique tokens; tokenisation is optional and free for SBI customers; customers can manage tokens via SBI Quick or merchant platforms.

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