{"id":25640339,"date":"2026-03-05T11:15:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25640339"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:45:50","slug":"how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check and Recover Your Unclaimed Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e66329ae374\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e66329ae374\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#What_Exactly_is_%E2%80%9CUnclaimed_Money%E2%80%9D\" >What Exactly is &#8220;Unclaimed Money&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#How_Much_Unclaimed_Money_Belongs_to_Indian_Citizens\" >How Much Unclaimed Money Belongs to Indian Citizens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#4_Top_Reasons_Behind_Unclaimed_Money\" >4 Top Reasons Behind Unclaimed Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#How_to_Find_Unclaimed_Money_in_Bank_Accounts\" >How to Find Unclaimed Money in Bank Accounts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#Reclaiming_Shares_and_Dividends_via_IEPF\" >Reclaiming Shares and Dividends via IEPF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#How_To_Find_Unclaimed_Life_Insurance_Pay-outs\" >How To Find Unclaimed Life Insurance Pay-outs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#How_to_Trace_Old_Provident_Fund_EPF_Balances\" >How to Trace Old Provident Fund (EPF) Balances?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#Strategies_to_Prevent_Future_Unclaimed_Assets\" >Strategies to Prevent Future Unclaimed Assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-check-and-recover-your-unclaimed-money\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Do you have a few thousand rupees left in a bank account that you started several years back? Or while clearing out an old cupboard, have you accidentally come across a yellowed insurance policy document belonging to your grandfather? In the busy modern life where shifting cities, changing jobs, and switching phone numbers have become the new normal, it is quite common to lose track of financial assets.<\/p>\n<p>In India, this is a massive phenomenon. Billions of rupees are currently lying &#8220;unclaimed&#8221; across various financial institutions. For your information, this money isn&#8217;t lost. It is simply waiting in custodial accounts for the rightful owner to step forward. Whether you are a student, a working professional, or a retiree, learning <strong>how to find unclaimed money<\/strong> is quite a useful financial literacy skill that could prove to be a big blessing for your family.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join our Online Course and Learn Stock Marketing the Right Way. Enrol Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_is_%E2%80%9CUnclaimed_Money%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>What Exactly is &#8220;Unclaimed Money&#8221;?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640342 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414.webp\" alt=\"Unclaimed Money\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414-750x501.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/17414-1140x761.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the Indian financial ecosystem, money is classified as &#8220;unclaimed&#8221; when there has been no customer-induced transaction or activity for a specific period. The timelines vary depending on the type of asset:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Savings and Current Accounts:<\/strong> If you haven&#8217;t deposited, withdrawn, or updated your passbook for <strong>10 years<\/strong>, the balance is considered unclaimed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fixed Deposits (FDs):<\/strong> If an FD matures and the amount is not withdrawn or renewed within 10 years of the maturity date, it moves into the unclaimed category.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life Insurance:<\/strong> If a policy matures, or a death claim is not filed, and the money stays with the insurer for more than <strong>10 years<\/strong>, it is transferred to a dedicated government fund.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dividends and Shares:<\/strong> If a company declares a dividend and you don&#8217;t cash the check or receive the credit for <strong>7 consecutive years<\/strong>, both the money and the underlying shares are transferred to the government.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provident Fund (EPF):<\/strong> Accounts become &#8220;inoperative&#8221; if no contributions are made for 36 months after retirement or permanent migration abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Initially, this money stays with the bank or company. However, after the designated period, it is transferred to the <strong>Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund<\/strong> maintained by the RBI, or the <strong>Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF)<\/strong>. The good news? You can still get it back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Unclaimed_Money_Belongs_to_Indian_Citizens\"><\/span><strong>How Much Unclaimed Money Belongs to Indian Citizens?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can you guess the volume of unclaimed money that is lying with Indian banks? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that Indian banks are holding a massive Rs.78,000 crore of unclaimed money that belongs to Indian citizens.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to insurance companies, the amount of money lying unclaimed is around Rs. 14,000 crore. In the case of mutual fund companies, the figure of unclaimed money lying with them is nearly Rs.3,000 crore. Last, but not least, dividends worth a mammoth Rs.9,000 crore are also lying unclaimed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Top_Reasons_Behind_Unclaimed_Money\"><\/span><strong>4 Top Reasons Behind Unclaimed Money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get into the details of <strong>how to find unclaimed money<\/strong>, first you need to be aware of how these situations arise so you can prevent them in the future.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Change in Address:<\/strong> This is the most common reason. If you move house and don&#8217;t update your records, dividend checks or maturity notices are sent to the old address and returned to the sender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Death of the Account Holder:<\/strong> Often, family members are unaware of the investments made by the deceased. Without a clear &#8220;Will&#8221; or shared financial folder, these assets sit idle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing Nominations:<\/strong> Many old accounts were opened without a nominee. When the account holder passes away, the bank doesn&#8217;t know who to contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small Balances:<\/strong> Sometimes, people feel a balance of \u20b9500 or \u20b91,000 isn&#8217;t worth the paperwork of closing an account, forgetting that over 20 years, interest can make that sum grow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Find_Unclaimed_Money_in_Bank_Accounts\"><\/span><strong>How to Find Unclaimed Money in Bank Accounts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640343 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Unclaimed Money\" width=\"303\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-350x350.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-750x750.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/137410985-1140x1140.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noticed that the pile of unclaimed deposits was growing every year. To tackle this, they launched a centralized portal called <strong>UDGAM<\/strong> (Unclaimed Deposits \u2013 Gateway to Access inforMation). This is now the most powerful tool for any Indian citizen to search across multiple banks simultaneously.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Search Process on UDGAM:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1: Registration:<\/strong> Visit the UDGAM web portal. You will need to register using your mobile number and create a password.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2: Input Details:<\/strong> Enter the name of the person you are searching for (yourself or a relative).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3: Refine the Search:<\/strong> To avoid getting thousands of results for common names like &#8220;Rajesh Kumar,&#8221; the portal asks for at least one additional detail: PAN number, Voter ID, Passport number, or Date of Birth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4: View Results:<\/strong> The system will scan the databases of all major public and private sector banks in India and show you if there is a match.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download Stock market course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>How to Initiate the Recovery:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For your information, the UDGAM portal only helps you <em>find<\/em> the money; it does not pay it out. To get the cash:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Note the Bank and Branch:<\/strong> Identify which bank holds the funds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit the Claim:<\/strong> Visit the bank branch with a &#8220;Claim Form.&#8221; You can usually download this from the bank&#8217;s &#8220;Unclaimed Deposits&#8221; section on their website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>KYC Verification:<\/strong> You must provide your Aadhaar card, PAN card, and proof of address. If you are a legal heir, you will additionally need a death certificate of the original holder and a &#8220;Letter of Administration&#8221; or a &#8220;Succession Certificate.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reclaiming_Shares_and_Dividends_via_IEPF\"><\/span><strong>Reclaiming Shares and Dividends via IEPF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640344 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Unclaimed Money\" width=\"360\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-300x252.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-1024x861.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-768x646.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-1536x1292.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-2048x1723.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-150x126.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-750x631.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4556907_4363-1140x959.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Suppose you find old physical share certificates in an attic. Never make the mistake of throwing them away. Even if the company has changed its name or merged, those shares have value. If dividends were unpaid for 7 years, the shares are now with the <strong>IEPF Authority<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step-by-Step Recovery:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search the Database:<\/strong> Go to the IEPF website and use the search tool. For this, you will need the Folio Number (available on the share certificate) or your DP ID.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Application:<\/strong> Fill out <strong>Form IEPF-5<\/strong> on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) portal. This form requires details about your bank account (linked to Aadhaar) and your Demat account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Documentation:<\/strong> This is the most critical part. After filing online, you must send a physical set of documents to the &#8220;Nodal Officer&#8221; of the company. This includes an original indemnity bond, a copy of the acknowledgment of IEPF-5, and the original share certificates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verification and Refund:<\/strong> The company verifies your claim and sends a report to the IEPF Authority. Once approved, the shares are credited to your Demat account, and the cash dividends are sent to your bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Find_Unclaimed_Life_Insurance_Pay-outs\"><\/span><strong>How To Find Unclaimed Life Insurance Pay-outs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Insurance companies are sitting on crores of rupees because policyholders forgot about maturity dates or survivors didn&#8217;t know a policy existed.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The Direct Method:<\/strong> Every insurance company (LIC, ICICI Prudential, HDFC Life, etc.) is legally required to have a &#8220;Search Unclaimed Amount&#8221; link on their homepage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What you need:<\/strong> Usually, just the Policyholder\u2019s Name and Date of Birth is enough to start a search.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bima Bharosa:<\/strong> You can also use the IRDAI\u2019s Bima Bharosa portal to track grievances or search for policy details if you are hitting a dead end with a specific company.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trace_Old_Provident_Fund_EPF_Balances\"><\/span><strong>How to Trace Old Provident Fund (EPF) Balances?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several people forget to transfer their EPF when switching jobs. This leads to &#8220;Inoperative Accounts.&#8221; While these accounts stopped earning interest after a certain period under old rules, the principal amount is always yours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use the UAN Portal:<\/strong> If you have your Universal Account Number, log in to the Member e-Sewa portal. You can see all your linked &#8220;Member IDs&#8221; and see the balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EPF Helpdesk:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t have a UAN or the account is very old (from the pre-digital era), use the &#8220;Inoperative Account Helpdesk&#8221; on the EPFO website. They help you trace your account based on your old company\u2019s name and your dates of employment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Withdrawal:<\/strong> Once traced, you can file a composite claim form (Aadhaar-based) to transfer the money to your current bank account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_to_Prevent_Future_Unclaimed_Assets\"><\/span><strong>Strategies to Prevent Future Unclaimed Assets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640345 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324.webp\" alt=\"Unclaimed Money\" width=\"437\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6324-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have mastered <strong>how to find unclaimed money<\/strong>, make sure you don&#8217;t have to do it again in ten years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consolidate Accounts:<\/strong> Close bank accounts you don&#8217;t use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update Nominees:<\/strong> Ensure every bank account, FD, and Demat account has a registered nominee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Records:<\/strong> Maintain a simple spreadsheet or a physical &#8220;Financial Blue Book&#8221; that lists all your policy numbers, bank account numbers, and property details. Don\u2019t forget to share the location of this file with a trusted family member.<\/li>\n<li><strong>E-mail and Phone:<\/strong> Make sure that you always keep your contact details updated with your financial providers. This helps receive SMS alerts and emails regarding maturity on time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\u2018Your Money Your Right\u2019 Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In October 2025, the Government of India launched the \u2018Your Money Your Right\u2019 Initiative. This initiative was introduced with the objective of helping citizens in reclaiming those financial assets they have forgotten.<\/p>\n<p>By December, close to Rs.2,000 crore was returned to the rightful owners as part of this program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join our Online Course and Learn Stock Marketing the Right Way. Enrol Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Multiple Sources:<\/strong> Unclaimed money can be in banks, insurance, post offices, or the stock market.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Search Portals:<\/strong> Use <strong>UDGAM<\/strong> for banks and the <strong>IEPF portal<\/strong> for stocks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation is Vital:<\/strong> Keep your KYC (Aadhaar\/PAN) updated as they are the primary keys to searching these databases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Heirs have Rights:<\/strong> Even if the account holder died decades ago, the legal heirs can claim the money with the right legal documentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need to have Patience:<\/strong> Though finding the money happens quickly via online search, the recovery can take anywhere between 15 days to 6 months depending on the complexity.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as investment advice, financial guidance, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. 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