< All Topics Main FAQs How is BO ID used in CDSL vs NSDL? Print How is BO ID used in CDSL vs NSDL? PostedApril 28, 2025 UpdatedApril 28, 2025 ByNortheast In CDSL, the 16-digit BO ID is numeric and directly used. In NSDL, the BO ID is alphanumeric and starts with ‘IN’, followed by 14 digits.