Bank statement PDF password — SBI, HDFC, ICICI and more
Quick answer: Most Indian banks lock e-statements with your date of birth in DDMMYYYY. The two big exceptions: HDFC uses your Customer ID, and SBI net-banking downloads use your account number (the YONO app uses DOB). The bank's statement email always states the exact format — check it first.
🏦 Common formats (verified)
- SBI — DOB as DDMMYYYY (YONO app) · account number (net-banking download)
- HDFC Bank — your Customer ID (not DOB)
- ICICI Bank — DOB as DDMMYYYY (older card statements: first 4 letters of name in lowercase + DDMM)
- Axis Bank — DOB as DDMMYYYY
- Kotak, PNB, BoB, Canara, Union, IDFC FIRST, IndusInd, YES — commonly DOB as DDMMYYYY
🔓 Open it once, use it everywhere
- The password protects the file in transit — but you retype it every time
- Remove it permanently with the password you already know
- Everything happens in your browser; the statement is never uploaded
💡 If the password doesn't work
- Read the bank's statement email — it states the exact format
- Try with/without leading zeros in the date
- For joint accounts it's usually the primary holder's details
Good to know
Formats are set by each bank and can differ by product (savings vs credit card) and change over time — the covering email from your bank is always the authoritative source.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SBI statement password?
From the YONO app it's your date of birth as DDMMYYYY; statements downloaded from net banking typically use your account number. The email from SBI states which.
What is the HDFC statement password?
Your Customer ID — not your date of birth. You'll find it in the HDFC app profile, NetBanking, or on your welcome kit.
How do I remove the password permanently?
Use the PDF Password Remover — enter the password once and save an unlocked copy. It runs on your device; the statement is never uploaded.
General information, not legal or tax advice — and ToolGalli is not affiliated with any government department or bank. Requirements change; verify on the official source.