IFSC Code of Bank of India, Jamshedpur Zonal Office Branch, Jharkhand

Below are the complete branch details for Bank of India, JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE branch, located in JAMSHEDPUR, JHARKHAND. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BKID000ZO49. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case BKID000ZO49 for Bank of India – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE is BKID000ZO49. The first four letters BKID are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 00ZO49 map to this branch in JAMSHEDPUR, JHARKHAND.

About the bank

Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BKID000ZO49 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch

The Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch of Bank of India is situated at BANK OF INDIA BUILDING 2ND FLOOR MAIN ROAD BI. 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 BKID000ZO49 is used.

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 JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE branch came to be assigned the code BKID000ZO49.

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 BKID000ZO49, money simply cannot be routed to the JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch is mapped to IFSC BKID000ZO49 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bank of India, 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 BKID000ZO49.

Banking services available

The Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9421392588.

• 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 BKID000ZO49

How to transfer money using IFSC BKID000ZO49

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 BKID000ZO49 across all three.

NEFT to Bank of India, JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE using IFSC BKID000ZO49

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 BKID000ZO49, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of India – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC BKID000ZO49

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 Bank of India – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BKID000ZO49 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Bank of India JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE (IFSC BKID000ZO49)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BKID000ZO49 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Jamshedpur Zonal Office

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 BKID000ZO49:

• 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 JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE is still linked to IFSC BKID000ZO49.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC BKID000ZO49

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 – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE is still mapped to IFSC BKID000ZO49. 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 BKID000ZO49 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Jamshedpur Zonal Office 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 BKID000ZO49 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.

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 BKID000ZO49 and the account number together uniquely identify the Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BKID000ZO49

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 – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE, 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: BKID000ZO49.
• 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 Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch

The branch is located at BANK OF INDIA BUILDING 2ND FLOOR MAIN ROAD BI, which puts it inside Jamshedpur, the broader Paschimi Singhbhum district, and the state of Jharkhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of India Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BKID000ZO49 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9421392588 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 BKID000ZO49 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BKID000ZO49 for Bank of India – JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE, 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 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 Jamshedpur Zonal Office branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BKID000ZO49, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code BKID000ZO49 belongs to Bank of India's JAMSHEDPUR ZONAL OFFICE branch, located at BANK OF INDIA BUILDING 2ND FLOOR MAIN ROAD BI in JAMSHEDPUR, JHARKHAND. 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.