IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Lanka Branch, Assam

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's LANKA branch in LANKA, ASSAM. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0002038 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 – LANKA is BDBL0002038. The first four letters BDBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002038 map to this branch in LANKA, ASSAM.

About the bank

Bandhan Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Lanka branch in Lanka, Assam is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BDBL0002038 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR, LOCALITY / LANDMARK NIRUPAMA TRAVELS, LANKA BUS STAND, PO LANKA, PS LANKA, CITY / DISTRICT HOJAI, PINCODE 782446. It serves the Lanka region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Bandhan Bank Limited. The IFSC BDBL0002038 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 LANKA of Bandhan Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BDBL0002038 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 BDBL0002038 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 BDBL0002038 and the account number together uniquely identify the Lanka branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0002038

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 BDBL0002038 across all three.

How to use IFSC BDBL0002038 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's LANKA 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 BDBL0002038.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as LANKA.
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 BDBL0002038

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 – LANKA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BDBL0002038 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Bandhan Bank Limited LANKA (IFSC BDBL0002038)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BDBL0002038 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the LANKA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Lanka

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 BDBL0002038:

• 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 LANKA is still linked to IFSC BDBL0002038.

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 BDBL0002038

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 – LANKA is still mapped to IFSC BDBL0002038. 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 BDBL0002038 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Lanka branch is mapped to IFSC BDBL0002038 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 BDBL0002038.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Lanka 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 BDBL0002038

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Lanka 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 BDBL0002038 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.

How to reach the Lanka branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR, LOCALITY / LANDMARK NIRUPAMA TRAVELS, LANKA BUS STAND, PO LANKA, PS LANKA, CITY / DISTRICT HOJAI, PINCODE 782446, which puts it inside Lanka, the broader Nagaon district, and the state of Assam. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bandhan Bank Limited Lanka branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BDBL0002038 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8420520381 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 BDBL0002038 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BDBL0002038

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 – LANKA, 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: BDBL0002038.
• 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 Lanka 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 BDBL0002038 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BDBL0002038 for Bandhan Bank Limited – LANKA, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BDBL0002038 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, LANKA branch, in LANKA, ASSAM. 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.