How to add beneficiary Account Number in e-Pradan of WBIFMS
![Enter Beneficiary Data](/wp-content/smush-webp/2019/01/pexels-photo-1493371.jpeg.webp)
This article shows the process to add beneficiary account number in e-pradan. Before creating any bill in e-billing, HRMS or e-pradan it is needed to add the beneficiary bank account number for the employee or a supplier or service provider (except WBSEDCL, BSNL).To add beneficiary account in bulk or individual, we need to follow some simple steps.
Add beneficiary Account number in e-pradan
1) Open any browser and go to the URL: https://wbifms.gov.in or Click Here
The Homepage of WBIFMS portal will appear.
![ifms home login](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-2-1.jpg.webp)
2) Click on the Login option or click on e-pradan/e-billing/HRMS option.
The Login page will appear.
![hoo and ddo login page](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-2.png.webp)
3) Login using DDO user Id and Password.
The Application list page will appear.
![e-Pradan option](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image.jpeg.webp)
4) Click on e-pradan and open e-pradan page.
![beneficiary master](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-1.jpeg.webp)
5) Click on Master ⇒ Beneficiary Master
The beneficiary Master page will appear.
![beneficiary master entry page](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-2.jpeg.webp)
Entering Account Number in e-Pradan:
Process 1: Direct Entry
In this process, I will show you how to enter beneficiary data in e-padan directly without using excel file. This process is easy and simple for creating one or two beneficiary at a time. If you need to add more beneficiary like 10 or 100 etc you need to follow the process 2.
1) Click on Insert Button.
The beneficiary insert page will appear.
![Process 1 Add beneficiary Account number in e-pradan](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-3.jpeg.webp)
2) Add Beneficiary Name, Bank Account Number, IFSC Code, account type, Beneficiary Type Group, PAN Number, Mobile No etc in the row.
You can add beneficiary as many as you need. I recommend you to follow process 2 for entering more than 10 beneficiaries.
Click on Save button
Process 2: Import beneficiary account number from excel
1) Download the Excel Sheet from the Below Button.
2. Open the downloaded file and enter beneficiary data.
![excel beneficiary data input](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-4.jpeg.webp)
3) Click on Import from excel button
![Beneficiary master entry page](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-5.jpeg.webp)
4) Click on the Browse Button and Select The Excel File
![Browse for Excel file](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-6.jpeg.webp)
5) Click on Import option
The message shows “Record Inserted Successfully.”
Approving The Beneficiary Data
1) Click on the dropdown arrow of Status and Select Un-Approved
2) Type Account No or IFSC Code
3) Click on Search Button
The Beneficiary List will Appear
![Approving The Beneficiary Data](/wp-content/smush-webp/2022/03/image-7.jpeg.webp)
4) Check the Approve Flag Checkbox
5) Click on Approve
The message shows “Record Approved Successfully.”
Thank You 😊
This is very helpful.