IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Karunagappally Branch Branch, Kerala

Below are the complete branch details for Bandhan Bank Limited, KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH branch, located in KARUNAGAPALLY, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BDBL0002378. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case BDBL0002378 for Bandhan Bank Limited – KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH is BDBL0002378. The first four letters BDBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002378 map to this branch in KARUNAGAPALLY, KERALA.

Bank profile

Bandhan Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Karunagappally Branch branch — IFSC BDBL0002378 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Karunagapally, Kerala.

Karunagappally Branch branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR, NERISSERIL ARCADE, PADA SOUTH, KARUNAGAPALLY, KERALA, PIN- 690518., the Karunagappally Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BDBL0002378 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 KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0002378.

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 BDBL0002378, money simply cannot be routed to the KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Karunagappally Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BDBL0002378 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0002378

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 BDBL0002378 across all three.

How to use IFSC BDBL0002378 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH 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 BDBL0002378.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH.
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 BDBL0002378

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 – KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BDBL0002378 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Bandhan Bank Limited KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH (IFSC BDBL0002378)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BDBL0002378 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Karunagappally Branch

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 BDBL0002378:

• 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 KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH is still linked to IFSC BDBL0002378.

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 BDBL0002378

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 – KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0002378. 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 BDBL0002378 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Karunagappally Branch branch is mapped to IFSC BDBL0002378 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 BDBL0002378.

Banking services available

The Karunagappally Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8017523781.

• 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 BDBL0002378

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Karunagappally Branch 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 BDBL0002378 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 Karunagappally Branch branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, NERISSERIL ARCADE, PADA SOUTH, KARUNAGAPALLY, KERALA, PIN- 690518.. If you are travelling from outside Karunagapally, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8017523781 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 BDBL0002378 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BDBL0002378

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 – KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH, 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: BDBL0002378.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Karunagappally Branch 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 BDBL0002378 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BDBL0002378 for Bandhan Bank Limited – KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH, 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.

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Summary

The IFSC code BDBL0002378 belongs to Bandhan Bank Limited's KARUNAGAPPALLY BRANCH branch, located at GROUND FLOOR, NERISSERIL ARCADE, PADA SOUTH, KARUNAGAPALLY, KERALA, PIN- 690518. in KARUNAGAPALLY, KERALA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.