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If you are an IEC holder using ICEGATE for export, Shipping Bills, foreign remittance, refund account or incentive account, AD Code Registration is an important compliance required for smooth import-export transactions. Here’s everything you need to know.
Authorized Dealer Code or AD Code is a 7-digit unique code provided by the bank of the importer or exporter, through which they are expected to conduct their foreign exchange transactions. It is a unique code allotted to traders involved in foreign currency transactions in India.
To obtain AD Code registration, every import-export trader is required to link the AD Code with the Import Export Code (IEC) through the ICEGATE portal for seamless customs clearance of cargo.
Earlier, every IEC holder was required to register AD Code with bank account at every Customs EDI Port where import or export activities were carried out. Under the revised ICEGATE process, AD Code registration with associated bank account is required only once at any one Customs Port. Once approved, the same AD Code is made available system-wide across all Customs locations.
Authorized Dealer Code or AD Code is a 7-digit unique code issued by the bank branch authorized to deal in foreign exchange transactions.
It is one of the most essential codes required by importers and exporters for foreign remittance, customs clearance, export documentation, Shipping Bill filing, refund processing and incentive credit.
AD Code links the IEC holder, bank account and authorized dealer bank branch with the Customs system through ICEGATE.
AD Code Registration is the process of registering the Authorized Dealer Code and associated bank account details on the ICEGATE portal.
It allows the IEC holder to use the registered bank account for export remittance, refund, drawback, incentive and other customs-linked transactions.
The facility to register and modify bank account details is available online through the ICEGATE platform under Bank Account Management.
Bank Account and AD Code Registration Dashboard is an online facility available on the ICEGATE Portal under the Financial Services Menu.
The Dashboard displays details of AD accounts, incentive bank accounts, registered accounts, pending requests, place of pendency, rejected requests, status indicators and reasons for rejection.
The user can select Authorized Dealer (AD) Code Registration and view the current registration status such as Approved, Deactivated, Rejected, System Pending, Customs Approved or Customs Rejected.
The new Dashboard replaces the earlier port-wise AD Code registration process.
| Particulars | Earlier Process | Revised Process |
| Registration requirement | AD Code was required to be registered separately at every Customs EDI Port | AD Code registration is required only once at any one Customs Port |
| Port-wise registration | Required at every Port where IEC intended to transact | Once approved, available system-wide across Customs locations |
| Mode of application | Online through ICEGATE ID or physically at Custom House | Online through ICEGATE |
| Approval | Required from officers at each individual Port | Approved by officer assigned under CLK role at Port of application |
| Modification | Handled at respective Port | Modification to be made only at the Port where AD Code was originally registered |
| Status tracking | Limited port-wise follow-up | Dashboard-based real-time tracking |
Registered AD Code ensures smooth customs clearance of cargo. Without a registered AD Code, the trader may not be able to generate the Shipping Bill, which is an important document for cargo to pass through Customs.
AD Code is used to track and monitor foreign currency transactions. It helps in ensuring that foreign exchange transactions are carried out through an authorized banking channel and are linked with the IEC holder.
AD Code is essential for exporters and importers to receive and make foreign currency payments. Exporters require AD Code to receive payments from overseas buyers, while importers require AD Code for making payments to foreign suppliers.
Drawback refund claims are processed only when the bank account details are registered with AD Code. This means that only those exporters who have registered Authorized Dealer Code with bank account can smoothly process drawback refund claims.
AD Code registration enables direct credit of government benefits, export incentives or subsidies into the exporter’s registered bank account. It helps in linking incentive account details with ICEGATE and the Customs system.
Upon Successful registration of the AD Code, your ICEGATE dashboard will show approved at customs.
| User Type | Details |
| Regular Registered User | User holding valid Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate |
| Simplified Registered User | User having valid IEC but not having own digital signature |
| Common requirement | Valid IEC and documents uploaded through e-SANCHIT |
| Portal | ICEGATE |
The Dashboard is applicable for the following purposes:
| Sl. No. | Purpose | Details |
| 1 | AD Code Registration | Registration of Authorized Dealer Code with associated bank account |
| 2 | Foreign Remittance Account | Adding or modifying foreign remittance / AD Code account |
| 3 | Refund Account | Adding or modifying refund account |
| 4 | Incentive Account | Adding or modifying incentive bank account |
| 5 | Status Tracking | Viewing approved, pending, deactivated or rejected status |
| 6 | Modification | Change in bank details or registered AD Code details |
Multiple AD Codes and bank accounts can continue to be registered against an IEC as before.
| Particulars | Details |
| Facility | Bank Account and AD Code Registration Dashboard |
| Portal | ICEGATE Portal |
| Menu path | Financial Services → Bank Account Management → Authorized Dealer (AD) Code Registration |
| Users | IEC holders |
| Purpose | Registration and management of bank accounts and AD Codes |
| Status tracking | Approved, Deactivated, Rejected, System Pending, Customs Approved, Customs Rejected |
| Helpdesk support | Available through phone and email |
| Processing time | Application may take 3 to 5 working days for processing |
The user can login to ICEGATE, navigate to Bank Account Management and view the registration status of AD Code and bank accounts linked with IEC.
The following documents are generally required to be uploaded on e-SANCHIT for new registration of AD Code with bank account for foreign remittance.
The user is required to login into ICEGATE with ICEGATE Login ID and password. The login should be made using the IEC-linked ICEGATE user credentials.
After login, the user should click on Bank Account Management from the left panel. The Export Promotion Bank Account Management page will appear on the screen.
On the Export Promotion Bank Account Management page, the user will get two options in the dropdown.
| Sl. No. | Option |
| 1 | Bank A/c for Export Promotion Incentive |
| 2 | Authorized Dealer Code Registration |
The user has to select Authorized Dealer Code Registration and click on Submit to view the Dashboard for AD Code Bank Account Registration. If location codes are not visible or the Dashboard appears empty with the error “No location added for the user”, the user should check the applicable ICEGATE guidelines before proceeding.
The user should select Add New Account option at the bottom of the Dashboard next to Modify Account option. Add New Account should be selected only if an account is not registered for any registered location previously. If the user has already added a bank account for any registered location, the user may not be able to request bank account addition for other locations under the earlier port-wise process.
The user is required to fill the following details: Enter the bank name. Select the location from the dropdown. Enter the valid AD Code of the bank branch. Enter the valid IRN number of documents uploaded in e-SANCHIT. Enter the Uploading ICEGATE ID. The AD Code can also be fetched from the AD Code Help Enquiry available on the left panel of the post-login page shown to a registered user.
After submission, the application is processed through the ICEGATE system and Customs approval process. The application may take 3 to 5 working days for processing. On approval, the bank account details start reflecting on the Authorized Dealer Code Dashboard.
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This plan is designed for IEC holders who need to register, modify or track AD Code and bank account details through the ICEGATE Bank Account and AD Code Registration Dashboard.
We assist in checking the requirement, preparing documents, uploading documents through e-SANCHIT, filing the online request and tracking the approval, rejection or pending status through ICEGATE.
The service is useful for exporters who want to register their Authorized Dealer Code with the bank account used for foreign remittance, refund or export incentive purposes.
ICEGATE Bank Account and AD Code Registration Dashboard is an important facility for IEC holders who need to register, modify or track AD Code, foreign remittance account, refund account or incentive bank account details. Since the revised process allows one-time AD Code registration at any one Customs Port and system-wide availability after approval, exporters and importers should ensure that documents, port details and bank account information are correctly submitted.
At CharteredONE, we assist exporters and importers with ICEGATE AD Code Registration, bank account registration, e-SANCHIT document upload, status tracking, rejection handling and modification support. If you are an IEC holder and need help with AD Code or bank account registration on ICEGATE, you can connect with CharteredONE for professional assistance and end-to-end compliance support.
Here are some common questions we receive from our customers. If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Bank Account and AD Code Registration Dashboard is an online facility available on the ICEGATE Portal for IEC holders to register, modify and track AD Code, foreign remittance account, refund account and incentive bank account details.
The Dashboard should be used by IEC holders, exporters, importers, customs brokers and consultants who need to register or manage AD Code and bank account details on ICEGATE.
The Dashboard is available under Financial Services → Bank Account Management → Authorized Dealer (AD) Code Registration on the ICEGATE Portal.
Earlier, AD Code was required to be registered separately at every Customs EDI Port. Under the revised process, AD Code registration is required only once at any one Customs Port and, after approval, the same AD Code is made available system-wide across Customs locations.
The common documents include bank’s AD Code letter, cancelled cheque or bank statement, IEC Certificate, GST Registration, PAN, Class-3 DSC and documents uploaded through e-SANCHIT.
Any modification in a registered AD Code should be made only at the Customs Port where the AD Code was originally registered.
For existing AD Codes, the system considers the Customs Port where the last Shipping Bill was filed using that AD Code as the Port of registration.
If the request is rejected, the Dashboard displays the rejected request along with the reason for rejection. The user can review the deficiency, correct the issue and take further action through ICEGATE.
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