IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Aizawl Branch, Mizoram

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's AIZAWL branch in AIZAWL, MIZORAM. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0001697 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, BDBL0001697 is the IFSC of Bandhan Bank Limited's AIZAWL branch. The format is fixed: BDBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001697 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Bandhan Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Aizawl branch — IFSC BDBL0001697 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Aizawl, Mizoram.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at E-5, PETERS STREET, KHATLA, PS AIZAWL, DIST AIZAWL, MIZORAM, PIN 796001. It serves the Aizawl region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Bandhan Bank Limited. The IFSC BDBL0001697 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Bandhan Bank Limited's AIZAWL branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0001697.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC BDBL0001697, money simply cannot be routed to the AIZAWL branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Aizawl branch

Once you have an account at Bandhan Bank Limited – AIZAWL, the IFSC BDBL0001697 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Aizawl branch can access most of Bandhan Bank Limited's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC BDBL0001697

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0001697

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC BDBL0001697 across all three.

How to use IFSC BDBL0001697 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's AIZAWL branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BDBL0001697.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as AIZAWL.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AIZAWL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bandhan Bank Limited's AIZAWL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BDBL0001697 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bandhan Bank Limited – AIZAWL, use IMPS. With IFSC BDBL0001697 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC BDBL0001697 for Bandhan Bank Limited – AIZAWL, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Aizawl branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC BDBL0001697

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Bandhan Bank Limited – AIZAWL is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0001697. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC BDBL0001697 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Aizawl branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC BDBL0001697 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Aizawl branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BDBL0001697 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Bandhan Bank Limited – AIZAWL:

• The IFSC is exactly BDBL0001697 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Bandhan Bank Limited as the bank name and AIZAWL as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Reaching the branch

The Aizawl branch sits at E-5, PETERS STREET, KHATLA, PS AIZAWL, DIST AIZAWL, MIZORAM, PIN 796001. If you are travelling from outside Aizawl, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 7439616971 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC BDBL0001697 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BDBL0001697 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm BDBL0001697 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 7439616971.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Aizawl are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to BDBL0001697 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BDBL0001697 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, AIZAWL branch, in AIZAWL, MIZORAM. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.