Integration of ICEGATE 2.0 completes IDFC FIRST Bank’s tax payment suite
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, 18 April 2026: IDFC First Bank today announces the launch of special services for its individual and business customers, enabling seamless digital payment of Customs Duty, Central Excise and Service Tax through integration with ICEGATE 2.0.
With this integration, customers can initiate tax payments seamlessly through the ICEGATE portal and complete transactions using IDFC FIRST Bank’s Retail and Corporate Internet Banking platforms, ensuring a secure, efficient and fully digital experience. The platform provides customers with real-time transaction confirmation, an intuitive online journey, and the ability to download challans instantly for record-keeping and reconciliation.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ashish Singh, Head – Retail Liabilities, IDFC FIRST Bank, said, “Customs Duty payments are critical to trade velocity and business continuity. By going live on ICEGATE 2.0, we are enabling importers, exporters and businesses to meet these obligations digitally with the same ease and reliability they expect across Direct Tax and GST payments. This is a meaningful step in strengthening our role in India’s digital tax and trade ecosystem”.
IDFC FIRST Bank is among a select group of private sector banks authorised to support tax payments across Direct Taxes (CBDT), GST and Customs, offering customers a single, integrated banking destination for financial and statutory compliance.
ICEGATE 2.0 portal allow customers now make payments digitally across the year, supporting efficient cash-flow planning for businesses and timely compliance for all taxpayers.
How to Pay Customs Duty on ICEGATE 2.0 Using IDFC FIRST Bank
