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Account Aggregator (NBFC-AA) Licence: Complete Guide

Consent-based financial data sharing under RBI regulation.
23 September 2026 by
Account Aggregator (NBFC-AA) Licence: Complete Guide
Gaurav Kumar
NBFC, Fintech & InsuranceComplete Guide3 min read
The short answer

An Account Aggregator is an NBFC registered with the RBI that enables consent-based sharing of financial information between financial institutions. It cannot store, read or sell the data it transfers. Applicants must be companies meeting net owned fund requirements, with robust technology aligned to the AA technical standards and RBI's Master Direction on NBFC-Account Aggregators.

RegulatorRBI
CategoryNBFC-AA
Core principleConsent-based, data-blind

Role of an AA

Connects financial information providers and users through customer consent, without accessing the data.

Eligibility

  • Company with net owned fund as prescribed
  • Fit and proper promoters
  • Technology per ReBIT standards

Process

  1. Apply to RBI.
  2. In-principle approval.
  3. Technology setup and audit.
  4. Final registration.

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Compliance

Data security, grievance redressal, audits and reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Can an AA lend money?

No. An AA must only carry out account aggregation business.

Who uses AA data?

Banks, NBFCs and other regulated entities with customer consent.

Is the AA service free for customers?

AAs may charge fees as permitted and disclosed.

How long does registration take?

Several months, including technology audits.

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