IFSC Code of Bank of India, City Engineering College Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code BKID0008961 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, BKID0008961 is the IFSC of Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch. The format is fixed: BKID = bank code, 0 = reserved, 008961 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The City Engineering College branch — IFSC BKID0008961 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bangalore, Karnataka.

About this branch

The branch is located at CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE BRANCH PIPELINE ROAVASANTHAPURA BANGALORE KARNATAKA PIN 5600. It serves the Bangalore region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Bank of India. The IFSC BKID0008961 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch came to be assigned the code BKID0008961.

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 BKID0008961, money simply cannot be routed to the CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC BKID0008961 and the account number together uniquely identify the City Engineering College branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0008961

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 BKID0008961 across all three.

How to use IFSC BKID0008961 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE 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 BKID0008961.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of India and the branch as CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE.
5. 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 CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BKID0008961 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of India – CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, use IMPS. With IFSC BKID0008961 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 BKID0008961 for Bank of India – CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, 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 City Engineering College 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 Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch, the IFSC BKID0008961 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 City Engineering College branch

Once you have an account at Bank of India – CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, the IFSC BKID0008961 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.

Banking services available

The City Engineering College branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-8022560303.

• 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 BKID0008961

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the City Engineering College 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 BKID0008961 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 City Engineering College branch

The branch is located at CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE BRANCH PIPELINE ROAVASANTHAPURA BANGALORE KARNATAKA PIN 5600, which puts it inside Bangalore, the broader Bangalore district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of India City Engineering College branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BKID0008961 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-8022560303 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 BKID0008961 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BKID0008961

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 Bank of India – CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, 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: BKID0008961.
• 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 City Engineering College 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 BKID0008961 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BKID0008961 for Bank of India – CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BKID0008961 belongs to Bank of India's CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE branch, located at CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE BRANCH PIPELINE ROAVASANTHAPURA BANGALORE KARNATAKA… in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.