{"id":10405,"date":"2026-02-10T09:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=banking&p=10405"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:34:12","slug":"lvb-bank-status-merger-with-dbs-what-customers-should-know-2026","status":"publish","type":"banking","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/banking\/lvb-bank-status-merger-with-dbs-what-customers-should-know-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"LVB Bank \u2013 Status, Merger with DBS & What Customers Should Know (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LVB Bank<\/strong> refers to Lakshmi Vilas Bank<\/strong>, a private sector bank that was merged with DBS Bank India<\/strong>. If you had an LVB account or are searching for LVB services, they are now fully handled by DBS Bank India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a clear, updated explanation in simple Indian English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Summary: LVB Bank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Full name:<\/strong> Lakshmi Vilas Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Founded:<\/strong> 1926<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Merger:<\/strong> Merged with DBS Bank India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Current bank:<\/strong> DBS Bank India<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Old LVB services:<\/strong> Now provided by DBS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Happened to Lakshmi Vilas Bank?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Lakshmi Vilas Bank faced financial stress and was amalgamated with DBS Bank India<\/strong> under RBI directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What This Means:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • LVB no longer operates independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • All LVB branches became DBS Bank branches<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Customer accounts continue without interruption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      If You Had an LVB Bank Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Your Account Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Your savings\/current\/FD account remains active<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Account number may have changed or been migrated<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • IFSC code may have been updated to DBS Bank IFSC<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Customers were informed individually about changes during migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Services for Former LVB Customers (Now DBS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        You can access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Savings & current accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fixed deposits & loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Debit cards & ATM services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Net banking & mobile banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • NEFT \/ RTGS \/ IMPS \/ UPI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          All services are now through DBS Bank India systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          LVB Net Banking & Mobile Banking (Now DBS)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Old LVB net banking is discontinued<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Customers must use:\n
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            • DBS Digibank app<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • DBS Internet Banking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Login credentials may have been reset for security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              LVB Branches \u2013 What Are They Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • Former LVB branches operate as DBS Bank branches<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Staff and services continue under DBS policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Branch timings and rules follow DBS Bank India norms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Common Questions from LVB Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n
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                Is my money safe?<\/h3>\n
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                A. Yes. Deposits were protected under RBI-approved merger.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Do I need to open a new account?<\/h3>\n
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                A. No. Existing accounts were migrated automatically.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Can I still use my old LVB cheque book?<\/h3>\n
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                A. Usually no. DBS-issued cheque books are used after migration.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Who is customer care now?<\/h3>\n
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                A. DBS Bank India customer care<\/strong> handles all former LVB accounts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                FAQs: LVB Bank<\/h2>\n\n\n
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                Q1. Does LVB Bank still exist?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                A. No. It has merged with DBS Bank India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Q2. Can I still visit my old LVB branch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                A. Yes, but it now functions as a DBS Bank branch.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Q3. Has the bank name changed on my account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                A. Yes. Accounts are now under DBS Bank India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Q4. Are LVB FDs still valid?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                A. Yes. All deposits continue as per original terms.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

                Conclusion<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

                LVB Bank (Lakshmi Vilas Bank)<\/strong> is no longer a separate bank. All its accounts, branches, and services are now part of DBS Bank India<\/strong>. Customers can continue banking normally using DBS branches, DigiBank app, and DBS net banking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-10405","banking","type-banking","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/banking\/10405","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/banking"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/banking"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}