Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD branch in KARAIKUDI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0002655 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.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For Bandhan Bank Limited's SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD branch, the IFSC BDBL0002655 breaks down as follows: BDBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002655 identifies this particular branch.
About Bandhan Bank Limited
Bandhan Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch in Karaikudi. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, BDBL0002655.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bandhan Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sekkalai Road Karaikud |
| IFSC Code | BDBL0002655 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 357-4, MEENAKASHI COMPLEX,OPP TO ANNA DAILY MARKET, CHEKKALAI ROAD, KARAIKUDI,DIST-SIVAGANGA,STATE-TAMIL NADU,PIN-630001 |
| City | Karaikudi |
| District | Sivaganga |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 33 |
| Phone | 40456456 |
Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch overview
Located at 357-4, MEENAKASHI COMPLEX,OPP TO ANNA DAILY MARKET, CHEKKALAI ROAD, KARAIKUDI,DIST-SIVAGANGA,STATE-TAMIL NADU,PIN-630001, the Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BDBL0002655 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD of Bandhan Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BDBL0002655 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 BDBL0002655 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch
Once you have an account at Bandhan Bank Limited – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD, the IFSC BDBL0002655 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 Sekkalai Road Karaikud 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 BDBL0002655
How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0002655
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 BDBL0002655 across all three.
NEFT to Bandhan Bank Limited, SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD using IFSC BDBL0002655
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC BDBL0002655, and confirm that the system picks up Bandhan Bank Limited – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bandhan Bank Limited's SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BDBL0002655 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 – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD, use IMPS. With IFSC BDBL0002655 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 BDBL0002655 for Bandhan Bank Limited – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – BDBL0002655 | Yes – BDBL0002655 | Yes – BDBL0002655 |
For most retail customers crediting the Sekkalai Road Karaikud 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 BDBL0002655
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 – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0002655. 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 BDBL0002655 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 Sekkalai Road Karaikud 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 BDBL0002655 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 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 BDBL0002655 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD:
- The IFSC is exactly BDBL0002655 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 SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD 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.
How to reach the Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch
The branch is located at 357-4, MEENAKASHI COMPLEX,OPP TO ANNA DAILY MARKET, CHEKKALAI ROAD, KARAIKUDI,DIST-SIVAGANGA,STATE-TAMIL NADU,PIN-630001, which puts it inside Karaikudi, the broader Sivaganga district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bandhan Bank Limited Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BDBL0002655 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 33-40456456 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.
Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC BDBL0002655 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC BDBL0002655 for Bandhan Bank Limited – SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:
- The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
- The first page of your passbook.
- The bank's official website under the branch locator.
- The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
- Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.
Branch banking hours and holidays
Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BDBL0002655, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Bandhan Bank LimitedSekkalai Road Karaikud Branch
357-4, MEENAKASHI COMPLEX,OPP TO ANNA DAILY MARKET, CHEKKALAI ROAD, KARAIKUDI,DIST-SIVAGANGA,STATE-TAMIL NADU,PIN-630001
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 33-40456456
IFSC: BDBL0002655
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC BDBL0002655 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BDBL0002655 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is Bandhan Bank Limited Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch located?
Bandhan Bank Limited's Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch is located at 357-4, MEENAKASHI COMPLEX,OPP TO ANNA DAILY MARKET, CHEKKALAI ROAD, KARAIKUDI,DIST-SIVAGANGA,STATE-TAMIL NADU,PIN-630001, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
How do I add Bandhan Bank Limited Sekkalai Road Karaikud as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BDBL0002655, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BDBL0002655 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bandhan Bank Limited – Sekkalai Road Karaikud reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch?
The IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Sekkalai Road Karaikud branch is BDBL0002655. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: BDBL0002655 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, SEKKALAI ROAD KARAIKUD branch, in KARAIKUDI, TAMIL NADU. 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.


