IFSC Code of Bank of India, Redma Chowk Branch, Jharkhand

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of India's REDMA CHOWK branch in DALTONGANJ, JHARKHAND. The branch's IFSC code BKID0005898 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 – REDMA CHOWK is BKID0005898. The first four letters BKID are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005898 map to this branch in DALTONGANJ, JHARKHAND.

Branch details at a glance

About Bank of India

Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Redma Chowk branch in Daltonganj. 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, BKID0005898.

About the Redma Chowk branch

The Redma Chowk branch of Bank of India is situated at NEAR KALI MANDIR REDMA CHOWK DALTONGANJDISTRICT PALAMAU JHARKHAND822101. 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 BKID0005898 is used.

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 REDMA CHOWK of Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BKID0005898 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 BKID0005898 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0005898

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 BKID0005898 across all three.

How to use IFSC BKID0005898 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of India's REDMA CHOWK 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 BKID0005898.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of India and the branch as REDMA CHOWK.
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 REDMA CHOWK

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of India's REDMA CHOWK branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BKID0005898 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of India REDMA CHOWK (IFSC BKID0005898)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BKID0005898 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the REDMA CHOWK branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC BKID0005898 for Bank of India – REDMA CHOWK, 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 Redma Chowk 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 BKID0005898

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 – REDMA CHOWK is still mapped to IFSC BKID0005898. 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 BKID0005898 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Redma Chowk branch

Once you have an account at Bank of India – REDMA CHOWK, the IFSC BKID0005898 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 Redma Chowk branch can access most of Bank of India'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 BKID0005898

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 BKID0005898 and the account number together uniquely identify the Redma Chowk branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BKID0005898

Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the REDMA CHOWK 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 BKID0005898 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BKID0005898

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 – REDMA CHOWK, 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: BKID0005898.
• 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 Redma Chowk branch

The branch is located at NEAR KALI MANDIR REDMA CHOWK DALTONGANJDISTRICT PALAMAU JHARKHAND822101, which puts it inside Daltonganj, the broader Daltonganj district, and the state of Jharkhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of India Redma Chowk branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BKID0005898 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7250898601 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 BKID0005898 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BKID0005898 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 BKID0005898 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-7250898601.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Redma Chowk 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 BKID0005898 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BKID0005898 is the IFSC code of Bank of India, REDMA CHOWK branch, in DALTONGANJ, 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.