Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of India's MADHUAHA BIRIT branch in MADHUAHA BIRIT DIST EAST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code BKID0004960 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, BKID0004960 is the IFSC of Bank of India's MADHUAHA BIRIT branch. The format is fixed: BKID = bank code, 0 = reserved, 004960 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Madhuaha Birit |
| IFSC Code | BKID0004960 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | VILL PO MADHUAHAVIA TETARIA DIST EAST CHAMPARAN |
| City | Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran |
| District | Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran |
| State | Bihar |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9638576316 |
Bank profile
Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Madhuaha Birit branch — IFSC BKID0004960 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran, Bihar.
Madhuaha Birit branch overview
Located at VILL PO MADHUAHAVIA TETARIA DIST EAST CHAMPARAN, the Madhuaha Birit branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BKID0004960 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 MADHUAHA BIRIT branch came to be assigned the code BKID0004960.
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 BKID0004960, money simply cannot be routed to the MADHUAHA BIRIT branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0004960
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 BKID0004960 across all three.
How to use IFSC BKID0004960 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of India's MADHUAHA BIRIT 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BKID0004960.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of India and the branch as MADHUAHA BIRIT.
- 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 MADHUAHA BIRIT
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of India's MADHUAHA BIRIT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BKID0004960 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 – MADHUAHA BIRIT, use IMPS. With IFSC BKID0004960 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Madhuaha Birit
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 BKID0004960:
- 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 MADHUAHA BIRIT is still linked to IFSC BKID0004960.
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 BKID0004960
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 – MADHUAHA BIRIT is still mapped to IFSC BKID0004960. 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 BKID0004960 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Madhuaha Birit branch
Once you have an account at Bank of India – MADHUAHA BIRIT, the IFSC BKID0004960 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 Madhuaha Birit 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 BKID0004960
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 BKID0004960 and the account number together uniquely identify the Madhuaha Birit branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Madhuaha Birit 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 BKID0004960 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BKID0004960
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 – MADHUAHA BIRIT, 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:
BKID0004960. - 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 Madhuaha Birit branch
The branch is located at VILL PO MADHUAHAVIA TETARIA DIST EAST CHAMPARAN, which puts it inside Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran, the broader Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of India Madhuaha Birit branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BKID0004960 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9638576316 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 BKID0004960 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC BKID0004960 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 BKID0004960 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9638576316.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Madhuaha Birit 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 BKID0004960 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Bank of IndiaMadhuaha Birit Branch
VILL PO MADHUAHAVIA TETARIA DIST EAST CHAMPARAN
Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran, Bihar
Phone: 91-9638576316
IFSC: BKID0004960
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC BKID0004960 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BKID0004960 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Madhuaha Birit branch but serve different purposes.
Does Bank of India Madhuaha Birit branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9638576316 to confirm.
Where is Bank of India Madhuaha Birit branch located?
Bank of India's Madhuaha Birit branch is located at VILL PO MADHUAHAVIA TETARIA DIST EAST CHAMPARAN, Madhuaha Birit Dist East Champaran, Bihar.
How do I add Bank of India Madhuaha Birit as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BKID0004960, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC BKID0004960 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BKID0004960 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of Bank of India Madhuaha Birit branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9638576316 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BKID0004960 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bank of India – Madhuaha Birit reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code BKID0004960 belongs to Bank of India's MADHUAHA BIRIT branch, located at VILL PO MADHUAHAVIA TETARIA DIST EAST CHAMPARAN in MADHUAHA BIRIT DIST EAST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR. 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.


