IFSC Code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Naroda Branch, Gujarat

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, NARODA branch in AHMEDABAD. The 11-digit IFSC ESFB0007027 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited at the NARODA location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – NARODA is ESFB0007027. The first four letters ESFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 007027 map to this branch in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT.

About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Naroda branch in Ahmedabad. 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, ESFB0007027.

About this branch

The branch is located at G-9,HILONI BUSINESS CENTER,NR,HARI VALLABH SOCIETY,B/H NANDINI APPARTMENT,NARODA,AHMEDABAD -382346. It serves the Ahmedabad region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC ESFB0007027 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Equitas Small Finance 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 NARODA of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESFB0007027 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 ESFB0007027 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC ESFB0007027 and the account number together uniquely identify the Naroda branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESFB0007027

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 ESFB0007027 across all three.

NEFT to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, NARODA using IFSC ESFB0007027

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 ESFB0007027, and confirm that the system picks up Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – NARODA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NARODA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's NARODA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESFB0007027 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited NARODA (IFSC ESFB0007027)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESFB0007027 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NARODA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Naroda

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 ESFB0007027:

• 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 NARODA is still linked to IFSC ESFB0007027.

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's NARODA branch, the IFSC ESFB0007027 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.

Account types you can open at the Naroda branch

Once you have an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – NARODA, the IFSC ESFB0007027 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.

Banking services available

The Naroda branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC ESFB0007027

Online banking and IFSC ESFB0007027

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NARODA 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 ESFB0007027 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.

How to reach the Naroda branch

The branch is located at G-9,HILONI BUSINESS CENTER,NR,HARI VALLABH SOCIETY,B/H NANDINI APPARTMENT,NARODA,AHMEDABAD -382346, which puts it inside Ahmedabad, the broader Ahmedabad district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited Naroda branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESFB0007027 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 ESFB0007027 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ESFB0007027

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – NARODA, 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: ESFB0007027.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Naroda 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 ESFB0007027 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC ESFB0007027 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 ESFB0007027 by:

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

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ESFB0007027 is the IFSC code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, NARODA branch, in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT. 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.