IFSC Code of DCB Bank Limited, Balwadi Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to DCB Bank Limited's BALWADI branch in BALWADI, MADHYA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code DCBL0000286 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, DCBL0000286 is the IFSC of DCB Bank Limited's BALWADI branch. The format is fixed: DCBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000286 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

DCB Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Balwadi branch — IFSC DCBL0000286 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Balwadi, Madhya Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at DCB BANK LIMITED , BALWADI BRANCH , BOMBAY HEIGHTS , SANAWAD ROAD , BALWADI , DISTRICT - KHARGONE , STATE - MADHYA PRADESH , PIN - 451001.. It serves the Balwadi region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of DCB Bank Limited. The IFSC DCBL0000286 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every DCB Bank Limited 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 BALWADI of DCB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code DCBL0000286 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 DCBL0000286 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Balwadi branch is mapped to IFSC DCBL0000286 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of DCB Bank Limited, 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 DCBL0000286.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Balwadi branch can access most of DCB Bank Limited'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 DCBL0000286

How to transfer money using IFSC DCBL0000286

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 DCBL0000286 across all three.

How to use IFSC DCBL0000286 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to DCB Bank Limited's BALWADI 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 DCBL0000286.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as DCB Bank Limited and the branch as BALWADI.
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 BALWADI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at DCB Bank Limited's BALWADI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC DCBL0000286 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to DCB Bank Limited – BALWADI, use IMPS. With IFSC DCBL0000286 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 Balwadi

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 DCBL0000286:

• 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 BALWADI is still linked to IFSC DCBL0000286.

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.

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 DCB Bank Limited's BALWADI branch, the IFSC DCBL0000286 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.

Online banking and IFSC DCBL0000286

DCB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BALWADI 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 DCBL0000286 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.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by DCB Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC DCBL0000286 and the account number together uniquely identify the Balwadi 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 DCBL0000286

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 DCB Bank Limited – BALWADI, 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: DCBL0000286.
• 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 Balwadi branch

The branch is located at DCB BANK LIMITED , BALWADI BRANCH , BOMBAY HEIGHTS , SANAWAD ROAD , BALWADI , DISTRICT - KHARGONE , STATE - MADHYA PRADESH , PIN - 451001., which puts it inside Balwadi, the broader Khargone district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “DCB Bank Limited Balwadi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC DCBL0000286 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1800-2095363 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 DCBL0000286 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC DCBL0000286 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 DCBL0000286 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1800-2095363.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Balwadi 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 DCBL0000286 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: DCBL0000286 is the IFSC code of DCB Bank Limited, BALWADI branch, in BALWADI, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.