IFSC Code of DCB Bank Limited, Jalandhar Branch, Punjab

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to DCB Bank Limited's JALANDHAR branch in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code DCBL0000170 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.

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 JALANDHAR branch, the IFSC DCBL0000170 breaks down as follows: DCBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000170 identifies this particular branch.

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 Jalandhar branch in Jalandhar, Punjab is part of this network and uses the IFSC code DCBL0000170 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at DCB BANK LTD., 10 R, ADJOINING INDUSIND BANK, MAIL ROAD MODEL TOWN, JALANDHAR, 144 003. It serves the Jalandhar 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 DCBL0000170 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 JALANDHAR branch came to be assigned the code DCBL0000170.

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 DCBL0000170, money simply cannot be routed to the JALANDHAR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC DCBL0000170

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 DCBL0000170 across all three.

NEFT to DCB Bank Limited, JALANDHAR using IFSC DCBL0000170

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 DCBL0000170, and confirm that the system picks up DCB Bank Limited – JALANDHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to JALANDHAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at DCB Bank Limited's JALANDHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC DCBL0000170 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to DCB Bank Limited JALANDHAR (IFSC DCBL0000170)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC DCBL0000170 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the JALANDHAR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC DCBL0000170 for DCB Bank Limited – JALANDHAR, 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 Jalandhar 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 DCBL0000170

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 – JALANDHAR is still mapped to IFSC DCBL0000170. 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 DCBL0000170 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Jalandhar branch

Once you have an account at DCB Bank Limited – JALANDHAR, the IFSC DCBL0000170 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 Jalandhar 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 DCBL0000170

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Jalandhar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC DCBL0000170 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 Jalandhar 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 DCBL0000170 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 – JALANDHAR:

• The IFSC is exactly DCBL0000170 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 JALANDHAR 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 Jalandhar branch

The branch is located at DCB BANK LTD., 10 R, ADJOINING INDUSIND BANK, MAIL ROAD MODEL TOWN, JALANDHAR, 144 003, which puts it inside Jalandhar, the broader Jalandhar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “DCB Bank Limited Jalandhar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC DCBL0000170 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 181-9888551433 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 DCBL0000170 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC DCBL0000170 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 DCBL0000170 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 181-9888551433.
• 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 Jalandhar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC DCBL0000170, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code DCBL0000170 belongs to DCB Bank Limited's JALANDHAR branch, located at DCB BANK LTD., 10 R, ADJOINING INDUSIND BANK, MAIL ROAD MODEL TOWN, JALANDHAR,… in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB. 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.