IFSC Code of Bandhan Bank Limited, Singur Branch, West Bengal

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bandhan Bank Limited's SINGUR branch in SINGUR, WEST BENGAL. The branch's IFSC code BDBL0001998 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 – SINGUR is BDBL0001998. The first four letters BDBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001998 map to this branch in SINGUR, WEST BENGAL.

About Bandhan Bank Limited

Bandhan Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Singur branch in Singur. 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, BDBL0001998.

About the Singur branch

The Singur branch of Bandhan Bank Limited is situated at S.N.MALLICK ROAD,P.O., P.S.-SINGUR, SINGUR NUTAN BAZAR, DIST.-HOOGHLY, PIN-712409. 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 BDBL0001998 is used.

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 SINGUR branch came to be assigned the code BDBL0001998.

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 BDBL0001998, money simply cannot be routed to the SINGUR 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 BDBL0001998 and the account number together uniquely identify the Singur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BDBL0001998

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 BDBL0001998 across all three.

How to use IFSC BDBL0001998 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bandhan Bank Limited's SINGUR 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 BDBL0001998.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bandhan Bank Limited and the branch as SINGUR.
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 BDBL0001998

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 – SINGUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BDBL0001998 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bandhan Bank Limited – SINGUR, use IMPS. With IFSC BDBL0001998 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC BDBL0001998 for Bandhan Bank Limited – SINGUR, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Singur 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 SINGUR branch, the IFSC BDBL0001998 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.

Account types you can open at the Singur branch

Once you have an account at Bandhan Bank Limited – SINGUR, the IFSC BDBL0001998 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Singur 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 BDBL0001998

Online banking and IFSC BDBL0001998

Bandhan Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SINGUR 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 BDBL0001998 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.

Reaching the branch

The Singur branch sits at S.N.MALLICK ROAD,P.O., P.S.-SINGUR, SINGUR NUTAN BAZAR, DIST.-HOOGHLY, PIN-712409. If you are travelling from outside Singur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 6289519981 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 BDBL0001998 and your account number.

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 – SINGUR:

• The IFSC is exactly BDBL0001998 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 SINGUR 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.

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 Singur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BDBL0001998, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC BDBL0001998 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm BDBL0001998 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 6289519981.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BDBL0001998 belongs to Bandhan Bank Limited's SINGUR branch, located at S.N.MALLICK ROAD,P.O., P.S.-SINGUR, SINGUR NUTAN BAZAR, DIST.-HOOGHLY,… in SINGUR, WEST BENGAL. 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.