IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Sf Road Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, SF ROAD branch in SF ROAD, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is BDBL0001226. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SF ROAD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC BDBL0001226 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 – SF ROAD is BDBL0001226. The first four letters BDBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001226 map to this branch in SF ROAD, WEST BENGAL.

Bank profile

Bandhan Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sf Road branch — IFSC BDBL0001226 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sf Road, West Bengal.

Sf Road branch overview

Located at ANAND MANGAL SQUARE, GROUND FLOOR, S.F. ROAD, P.O- SILIGURI, DIST. DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL, PIN- 734005, the Sf Road branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BDBL0001226 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 SF ROAD branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0001226.

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 BDBL0001226, money simply cannot be routed to the SF ROAD branch electronically.

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 BDBL0001226 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sf Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0001226

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 BDBL0001226 across all three.

NEFT to Bandhan Bank Limited, SF ROAD using IFSC BDBL0001226

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 BDBL0001226, and confirm that the system picks up Bandhan Bank Limited – SF ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SF ROAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bandhan Bank Limited's SF ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BDBL0001226 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bandhan Bank Limited SF ROAD (IFSC BDBL0001226)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BDBL0001226 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SF ROAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sf Road

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 BDBL0001226:

• 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 SF ROAD is still linked to IFSC BDBL0001226.

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.

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 SF ROAD branch, the IFSC BDBL0001226 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 Sf Road branch is mapped to IFSC BDBL0001226 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 BDBL0001226.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sf Road 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 BDBL0001226

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sf Road 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 BDBL0001226 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 Sf Road branch sits at ANAND MANGAL SQUARE, GROUND FLOOR, S.F. ROAD, P.O- SILIGURI, DIST. DARJEELING, WEST BENGAL, PIN- 734005. If you are travelling from outside Sf Road, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9073912261 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 BDBL0001226 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BDBL0001226

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 – SF ROAD, 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: BDBL0001226.
• 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.

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 Sf Road branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BDBL0001226, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BDBL0001226 for Bandhan Bank Limited – SF ROAD, 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: BDBL0001226 is the IFSC code of Bandhan Bank Limited, SF ROAD branch, in SF ROAD, 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.