IFSC Code of DCB Bank Limited, New Delhi Branch, Delhi

Below are the complete branch details for DCB Bank Limited, NEW DELHI branch, located in DELHI, DELHI. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is DCBL0000046. 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 DCBL0000046 for DCB Bank Limited – NEW DELHI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For DCB Bank Limited's NEW DELHI branch, the IFSC DCBL0000046 breaks down as follows: DCBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000046 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About DCB Bank Limited

DCB Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the New Delhi branch in Delhi. 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, DCBL0000046.

About this branch

The branch is located at CONNAUGHT PLACE BRANCH, 15 G, HANSALAYA BUILDING, BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110001. It serves the Delhi 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 DCBL0000046 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 NEW DELHI of DCB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code DCBL0000046 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 DCBL0000046 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 DCBL0000046

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 DCBL0000046 across all three.

NEFT to DCB Bank Limited, NEW DELHI using IFSC DCBL0000046

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 DCBL0000046, and confirm that the system picks up DCB Bank Limited – NEW DELHI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC DCBL0000046

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 DCB Bank Limited – NEW DELHI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC DCBL0000046 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to DCB Bank Limited – NEW DELHI, use IMPS. With IFSC DCBL0000046 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 New Delhi

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 DCBL0000046:

• 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 NEW DELHI is still linked to IFSC DCBL0000046.

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 DCBL0000046

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 DCB Bank Limited – NEW DELHI is still mapped to IFSC DCBL0000046. 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 DCBL0000046 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the New Delhi branch is mapped to IFSC DCBL0000046 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 DCBL0000046.

Products and services

Customers walking into the New Delhi 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 DCBL0000046

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 DCBL0000046 and the account number together uniquely identify the New Delhi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC DCBL0000046

DCB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NEW DELHI 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 DCBL0000046 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.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to DCB Bank Limited – NEW DELHI:

• The IFSC is exactly DCBL0000046 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills DCB Bank Limited as the bank name and NEW DELHI as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Reaching the branch

The New Delhi branch sits at CONNAUGHT PLACE BRANCH, 15 G, HANSALAYA BUILDING, BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110001. If you are travelling from outside Delhi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 11-1164649064 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC DCBL0000046 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC DCBL0000046 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 DCBL0000046 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 11-1164649064.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 New Delhi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC DCBL0000046, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code DCBL0000046 belongs to DCB Bank Limited's NEW DELHI branch, located at CONNAUGHT PLACE BRANCH, 15 G, HANSALAYA BUILDING, BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI… in DELHI, DELHI. 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.