IFSC Code of DCB Bank Limited, Dhenkanal Branch, Odisha

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to DCB Bank Limited's DHENKANAL branch in DHENKANAL, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code DCBL0000216 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 DCB Bank Limited – DHENKANAL is DCBL0000216. The first four letters DCBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000216 map to this branch in DHENKANAL, ODISHA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

DCB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Dhenkanal branch in Dhenkanal, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code DCBL0000216 for all electronic settlement.

About the Dhenkanal branch

The Dhenkanal branch of DCB Bank Limited is situated at DCB BANK LTD, DHENKANAL BRANCH, GROUND FLOOR, HOTEL SAKUNTALA BLDG, MAIN ROAD, GANESH BAZAR, DHENKANAL, PIN 75900. 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 DCBL0000216 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 DCB Bank Limited's DHENKANAL branch came to be assigned the code DCBL0000216.

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 DCBL0000216, money simply cannot be routed to the DHENKANAL branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC DCBL0000216

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 DCBL0000216 across all three.

NEFT to DCB Bank Limited, DHENKANAL using IFSC DCBL0000216

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 DCBL0000216, and confirm that the system picks up DCB Bank Limited – DHENKANAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC DCBL0000216

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 – DHENKANAL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC DCBL0000216 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to DCB Bank Limited DHENKANAL (IFSC DCBL0000216)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC DCBL0000216 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DHENKANAL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC DCBL0000216 for DCB Bank Limited – DHENKANAL, 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 Dhenkanal 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 DCBL0000216

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 – DHENKANAL is still mapped to IFSC DCBL0000216. 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 DCBL0000216 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Dhenkanal branch

Once you have an account at DCB Bank Limited – DHENKANAL, the IFSC DCBL0000216 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 Dhenkanal 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 DCBL0000216

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Dhenkanal branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC DCBL0000216 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Dhenkanal 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 DCBL0000216 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.

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 – DHENKANAL:

• The IFSC is exactly DCBL0000216 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 DHENKANAL 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.

How to reach the Dhenkanal branch

The branch is located at DCB BANK LTD, DHENKANAL BRANCH, GROUND FLOOR, HOTEL SAKUNTALA BLDG, MAIN ROAD, GANESH BAZAR, DHENKANAL, PIN 75900, which puts it inside Dhenkanal, the broader Dhenkanal district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “DCB Bank Limited Dhenkanal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC DCBL0000216 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 DCBL0000216 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC DCBL0000216 for DCB Bank Limited – DHENKANAL, 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 Dhenkanal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC DCBL0000216, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code DCBL0000216 belongs to DCB Bank Limited's DHENKANAL branch, located at DCB BANK LTD, DHENKANAL BRANCH, GROUND FLOOR, HOTEL SAKUNTALA BLDG, MAIN ROAD,… in DHENKANAL, ODISHA. 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.