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What is IFSC Code?

IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code assigned by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to identify bank branches participating in electronic fund transfer systems like NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS.

IFSC Code Format

SBIN
Bank Code (4 letters)
0
Reserved
001234
Branch Code (6 chars)

How to Find IFSC Code?

  1. Check Your Cheque Book: IFSC code is printed on every cheque leaf, usually near the MICR code.
  2. Bank Passbook: The IFSC code is mentioned on the first page of your passbook along with account details.
  3. Internet Banking: Log into your bank's internet banking portal to find branch IFSC code.
  4. Search Online: Use this website to search by bank name, branch, city, or state.
  5. Contact Bank: Call your bank's customer care or visit the branch to get the IFSC code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IFSC code?
IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code assigned by RBI to identify bank branches participating in electronic fund transfer systems like NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS.
How is IFSC code structured?
IFSC code has 11 characters: First 4 characters represent the bank code (e.g., SBIN for SBI), 5th character is always '0' (reserved for future use), and last 6 characters identify the specific branch.
Where can I find my IFSC code?
You can find your IFSC code on: 1) Your cheque book (printed on the cheque leaf), 2) Your bank passbook, 3) Bank's official website, 4) This website by searching for your bank and branch.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC code is used for electronic fund transfers (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS), while MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code is used for cheque processing. IFSC has 11 characters, MICR has 9 digits.
Can IFSC code be same for different branches?
No, each bank branch has a unique IFSC code. Even different branches of the same bank in the same city have different IFSC codes.
Is IFSC code required for UPI transactions?
No, UPI transactions typically use VPA (Virtual Payment Address) or mobile number. However, for bank-to-bank transfers, IFSC code may be required along with account number.
How many banks are there in India?
India has over 150 scheduled commercial banks including public sector banks, private sector banks, foreign banks, regional rural banks, and cooperative banks.
What happens if I use wrong IFSC code?
Using wrong IFSC code may result in failed transaction or funds being credited to a different branch. Always verify the IFSC code before making transfers.

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