KYC
Reviewed by FOLO Editorial · Last reviewed August 6, 2026
Know Your Customer is the identity verification process required before opening a demat account, investing in mutual funds, or buying most financial products in India. It is carried out once against a PAN and shared across institutions through central KYC registries.
KYC needs to be re-verified periodically or whenever personal details change, such as an address or mobile number. An account with lapsed KYC can be restricted from further transactions until it is refreshed.
Written and reviewed by FOLO Editorial. Educational content, not investment advice.

