Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's KOTA I branch in KOTA 1, RAJASTHAN. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0002916 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 KOTA I branch, the IFSC BDBL0002916 breaks down as follows: BDBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002916 identifies this particular branch.
About Bandhan Bank Limited
Bandhan Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kota I branch in Kota 1. 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, BDBL0002916.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bandhan Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kota I |
| IFSC Code | BDBL0002916 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 4-A-16, NEAR AMAR PUNJABI FOOD,KESHAVPURA CIRCLE, TALWANDI, KOTA-324005 RAJASTHAN |
| City | Kota 1 |
| District | Kota |
| State | Rajasthan |
| STD Code | 33 |
| Phone | 40456456 |
About the Kota I branch
The Kota I branch of Bandhan Bank Limited is situated at 4-A-16, NEAR AMAR PUNJABI FOOD,KESHAVPURA CIRCLE, TALWANDI, KOTA-324005 RAJASTHAN. 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 BDBL0002916 is used.
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 KOTA I branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0002916.
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 BDBL0002916, money simply cannot be routed to the KOTA I branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Kota I branch is mapped to IFSC BDBL0002916 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 BDBL0002916.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Kota I 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 BDBL0002916
How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0002916
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 BDBL0002916 across all three.
How to use IFSC BDBL0002916 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's KOTA I 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BDBL0002916.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as KOTA I.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC BDBL0002916
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 – KOTA I, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BDBL0002916 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bandhan Bank Limited – KOTA I, use IMPS. With IFSC BDBL0002916 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 Kota I
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 BDBL0002916:
- 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 KOTA I is still linked to IFSC BDBL0002916.
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 BDBL0002916
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 – KOTA I is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0002916. 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 BDBL0002916 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC BDBL0002916
Bandhan Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOTA I 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 BDBL0002916 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.
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 BDBL0002916 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kota I 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 – KOTA I:
- The IFSC is exactly BDBL0002916 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 KOTA I 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 Kota I branch sits at 4-A-16, NEAR AMAR PUNJABI FOOD,KESHAVPURA CIRCLE, TALWANDI, KOTA-324005 RAJASTHAN. If you are travelling from outside Kota 1, 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 BDBL0002916 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC BDBL0002916 for Bandhan Bank Limited – KOTA I, 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 Kota I branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BDBL0002916, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Bandhan Bank LimitedKota I Branch
4-A-16, NEAR AMAR PUNJABI FOOD,KESHAVPURA CIRCLE, TALWANDI, KOTA-324005 RAJASTHAN
Kota 1, Rajasthan
Phone: 33-40456456
IFSC: BDBL0002916
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC BDBL0002916 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BDBL0002916 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Kota I branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC BDBL0002916 the same for all accounts at Kota I branch?
Yes. The IFSC BDBL0002916 is shared by every account held at Bandhan Bank Limited's Kota I branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BDBL0002916 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bandhan Bank Limited – Kota I reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited Kota I branch?
The IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Kota I branch is BDBL0002916. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Bandhan Bank Limited Kota I branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 33-40456456 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: BDBL0002916 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, KOTA I branch, in KOTA 1, RAJASTHAN. 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.


