IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Bakrahat Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bandhan Bank Limited, BAKRAHAT branch in DHAKURIA. The 11-digit IFSC BDBL0001660 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Bandhan Bank Limited at the BAKRAHAT location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 – BAKRAHAT is BDBL0001660. The first four letters BDBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001660 map to this branch in DHAKURIA, WEST BENGAL.

Bank profile

Bandhan Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Bakrahat branch — IFSC BDBL0001660 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Dhakuria, West Bengal.

Bakrahat branch overview

Located at FIRST FLOOR,VILL. & PO -BAKRAHAT,P.S BISHNUPUR,DIST.-SOUTH 24 PARGANAS,WEST BENGAL,PIN 743377, the Bakrahat branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BDBL0001660 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 BAKRAHAT branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0001660.

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 BDBL0001660, money simply cannot be routed to the BAKRAHAT branch electronically.

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 BDBL0001660 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bakrahat branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0001660

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 BDBL0001660 across all three.

How to use IFSC BDBL0001660 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's BAKRAHAT 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 BDBL0001660.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as BAKRAHAT.
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 BDBL0001660

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 – BAKRAHAT, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BDBL0001660 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Bandhan Bank Limited BAKRAHAT (IFSC BDBL0001660)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BDBL0001660 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BAKRAHAT branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bakrahat

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 BDBL0001660:

• 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 BAKRAHAT is still linked to IFSC BDBL0001660.

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 BDBL0001660

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 – BAKRAHAT is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0001660. 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 BDBL0001660 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Bakrahat branch

Once you have an account at Bandhan Bank Limited – BAKRAHAT, the IFSC BDBL0001660 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.

Banking services available

The Bakrahat branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 33-6291516601.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC BDBL0001660

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bakrahat 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 BDBL0001660 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.

Reaching the branch

The Bakrahat branch sits at FIRST FLOOR,VILL. & PO -BAKRAHAT,P.S BISHNUPUR,DIST.-SOUTH 24 PARGANAS,WEST BENGAL,PIN 743377. If you are travelling from outside Dhakuria, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 33-6291516601 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 BDBL0001660 and your account number.

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 – BAKRAHAT:

• The IFSC is exactly BDBL0001660 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 BAKRAHAT 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Bakrahat 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 BDBL0001660 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC BDBL0001660 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 BDBL0001660 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 33-6291516601.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BDBL0001660 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, BAKRAHAT branch, in DHAKURIA, WEST BENGAL. 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.