IFSC Code of Bank of India, St Xaviers School Bokaro Branch, Jharkhand

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of India's ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO branch in BOKARO, JHARKHAND. The branch's IFSC code BKID0004859 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 Bank of India – ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO is BKID0004859. The first four letters BKID are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 004859 map to this branch in BOKARO, JHARKHAND.

Bank profile

Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The St Xaviers School Bokaro branch — IFSC BKID0004859 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bokaro, Jharkhand.

About the St Xaviers School Bokaro branch

The St Xaviers School Bokaro branch of Bank of India is situated at STXAVIERS SCHOOL CAMPUSSECTOR IBOKARO STEEL CITY DIST BOKARO. 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 BKID0004859 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Bank of India 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 ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO of Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BKID0004859 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 BKID0004859 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the St Xaviers School Bokaro branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BKID0004859 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0004859

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 BKID0004859 across all three.

NEFT to Bank of India, ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO using IFSC BKID0004859

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 BKID0004859, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of India – ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of India's ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BKID0004859 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of India ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO (IFSC BKID0004859)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BKID0004859 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC BKID0004859 for Bank of India – ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO, 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 St Xaviers School Bokaro 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.

UPI payments and IFSC BKID0004859

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 Bank of India – ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO is still mapped to IFSC BKID0004859. 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 BKID0004859 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the St Xaviers School Bokaro branch

Once you have an account at Bank of India – ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO, the IFSC BKID0004859 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 St Xaviers School Bokaro branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 6542-6542220795.

• 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 BKID0004859

Online banking and IFSC BKID0004859

Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO 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 BKID0004859 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.

How to reach the St Xaviers School Bokaro branch

The branch is located at STXAVIERS SCHOOL CAMPUSSECTOR IBOKARO STEEL CITY DIST BOKARO, which puts it inside Bokaro, the broader Bokaro district, and the state of Jharkhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of India St Xaviers School Bokaro branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BKID0004859 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 6542-6542220795 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 BKID0004859 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BKID0004859

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 – ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO, 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: BKID0004859.
• 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 St Xaviers School Bokaro branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BKID0004859, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC BKID0004859 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 BKID0004859 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 6542-6542220795.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BKID0004859 is the IFSC code of Bank of India, ST XAVIERS SCHOOL BOKARO branch, in BOKARO, JHARKHAND. 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.