Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch in SALT LAKE SECTOR III, WEST BENGAL. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0001598 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, BDBL0001598 is the IFSC of Bandhan Bank Limited's SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch. The format is fixed: BDBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001598 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bandhan Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Salt Lake Sector Iii |
| IFSC Code | BDBL0001598 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GD- 336, SECTOR- III, SALT LAKE CITY, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL, PIN -700106 |
| City | Salt Lake Sector Iii |
| District | North 24 Parganas |
| State | West Bengal |
| Phone | 7596015981 |
Bank profile
Bandhan Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Salt Lake Sector Iii branch — IFSC BDBL0001598 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Salt Lake Sector Iii, West Bengal.
About the Salt Lake Sector Iii branch
The Salt Lake Sector Iii branch of Bandhan Bank Limited is situated at GD- 336, SECTOR- III, SALT LAKE CITY, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL, PIN -700106. 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 BDBL0001598 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 SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0001598.
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 BDBL0001598, money simply cannot be routed to the SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0001598
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 BDBL0001598 across all three.
How to use IFSC BDBL0001598 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's SALT LAKE SECTOR III 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 BDBL0001598.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as SALT LAKE SECTOR III.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SALT LAKE SECTOR III
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bandhan Bank Limited's SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BDBL0001598 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Bandhan Bank Limited SALT LAKE SECTOR III (IFSC BDBL0001598)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BDBL0001598 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC BDBL0001598 for Bandhan Bank Limited – SALT LAKE SECTOR III, 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 – BDBL0001598 | Yes – BDBL0001598 | Yes – BDBL0001598 |
For most retail customers crediting the Salt Lake Sector Iii 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.
How UPI relates to the IFSC code
UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Bandhan Bank Limited's SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch, the IFSC BDBL0001598 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.
That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Salt Lake Sector Iii branch is mapped to IFSC BDBL0001598 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 BDBL0001598.
Banking services available
The Salt Lake Sector Iii branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 7596015981.
- 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 BDBL0001598
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Salt Lake Sector Iii branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BDBL0001598 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Salt Lake Sector Iii 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 BDBL0001598 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BDBL0001598
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 – SALT LAKE SECTOR III, 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:
BDBL0001598. - 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.
How to reach the Salt Lake Sector Iii branch
The branch is located at GD- 336, SECTOR- III, SALT LAKE CITY, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL, PIN -700106, which puts it inside Salt Lake Sector Iii, the broader North 24 Parganas district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bandhan Bank Limited Salt Lake Sector Iii branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BDBL0001598 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 7596015981 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 BDBL0001598 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC BDBL0001598 for Bandhan Bank Limited – SALT LAKE SECTOR III, 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 Salt Lake Sector Iii branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BDBL0001598, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Bandhan Bank LimitedSalt Lake Sector Iii Branch
GD- 336, SECTOR- III, SALT LAKE CITY, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL, PIN -700106
Salt Lake Sector Iii, West Bengal
Phone: 7596015981
IFSC: BDBL0001598
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Bandhan Bank Limited Salt Lake Sector Iii branch?
You can reach the branch at 7596015981 during regular banking hours.
Does Bandhan Bank Limited Salt Lake Sector Iii branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 7596015981 to confirm.
Where is Bandhan Bank Limited Salt Lake Sector Iii branch located?
Bandhan Bank Limited's Salt Lake Sector Iii branch is located at GD- 336, SECTOR- III, SALT LAKE CITY, NORTH 24 PARGANAS, WEST BENGAL, PIN -700106, Salt Lake Sector Iii, West Bengal.
Is IFSC BDBL0001598 the same for all accounts at Salt Lake Sector Iii branch?
Yes. The IFSC BDBL0001598 is shared by every account held at Bandhan Bank Limited's Salt Lake Sector Iii branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add Bandhan Bank Limited Salt Lake Sector Iii as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BDBL0001598, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BDBL0001598 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bandhan Bank Limited – Salt Lake Sector Iii reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC BDBL0001598 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BDBL0001598 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC BDBL0001598 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BDBL0001598 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Final notes
To recap: BDBL0001598 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, SALT LAKE SECTOR III branch, in SALT LAKE SECTOR III, 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.
