IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0002696 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Bandhan Bank Limited – RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE is BDBL0002696. The first four letters BDBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002696 map to this branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Bandhan Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore branch — IFSC BDBL0002696 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bangalore, Karnataka.

About the Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore branch

The Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore branch of Bandhan Bank Limited is situated at GROUND FLOOR,WARD NO 7,P&T COLONY,R.T.NAGAR,DIST -BENGALURU,STATE -KARNATAKA,PIN -560032. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code BDBL0002696 is used.

Why every Bandhan Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE of Bandhan Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BDBL0002696 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC BDBL0002696 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0002696

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 BDBL0002696 across all three.

How to use IFSC BDBL0002696 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE 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 BDBL0002696.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC BDBL0002696

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Bandhan Bank Limited – RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BDBL0002696 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bandhan Bank Limited – RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE, use IMPS. With IFSC BDBL0002696 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC BDBL0002696:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE is still linked to IFSC BDBL0002696.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC BDBL0002696

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 – RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0002696. 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 BDBL0002696 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore branch is mapped to IFSC BDBL0002696 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bandhan Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains BDBL0002696.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore 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 BDBL0002696

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Bandhan Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC BDBL0002696 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BDBL0002696

Bandhan Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC BDBL0002696 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BDBL0002696

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Bandhan Bank Limited – RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: BDBL0002696.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore branch sits at GROUND FLOOR,WARD NO 7,P&T COLONY,R.T.NAGAR,DIST -BENGALURU,STATE -KARNATAKA,PIN -560032. If you are travelling from outside Bangalore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 33-40456456 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 BDBL0002696 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BDBL0002696 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 BDBL0002696 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 33-40456456.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Rt Nagar Branch Bangalore 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 BDBL0002696 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BDBL0002696 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, RT NAGAR BRANCH BANGALORE branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.