IFSC Code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Salempur Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, SALEMPUR branch in LUDHIANA. The 11-digit IFSC ESFB0015008 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 SALEMPUR 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.

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's SALEMPUR branch, the IFSC ESFB0015008 breaks down as follows: ESFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 015008 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Salempur branch in Ludhiana, Punjab is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ESFB0015008 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at SALEMPUR,POST OFFICE NOORPUR BET,TEHSIL& DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141110. It serves the Ludhiana 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 ESFB0015008 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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's SALEMPUR branch came to be assigned the code ESFB0015008.

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 ESFB0015008, money simply cannot be routed to the SALEMPUR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESFB0015008

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 ESFB0015008 across all three.

NEFT to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, SALEMPUR using IFSC ESFB0015008

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 ESFB0015008, and confirm that the system picks up Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – SALEMPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SALEMPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's SALEMPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESFB0015008 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – SALEMPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC ESFB0015008 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 Salempur

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 ESFB0015008:

• 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 SALEMPUR is still linked to IFSC ESFB0015008.

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 SALEMPUR branch, the IFSC ESFB0015008 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Salempur branch is mapped to IFSC ESFB0015008 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Equitas Small Finance 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 ESFB0015008.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Salempur branch can access most of Equitas Small Finance 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 ESFB0015008

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 ESFB0015008 and the account number together uniquely identify the Salempur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC ESFB0015008

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SALEMPUR 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 ESFB0015008 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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – SALEMPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly ESFB0015008 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited as the bank name and SALEMPUR 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 Salempur branch

The branch is located at SALEMPUR,POST OFFICE NOORPUR BET,TEHSIL& DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141110, which puts it inside Ludhiana, the broader Ludhiana district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited Salempur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESFB0015008 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-30898015 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 ESFB0015008 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ESFB0015008 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 ESFB0015008 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-30898015.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Salempur 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 ESFB0015008 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ESFB0015008 belongs to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's SALEMPUR branch, located at SALEMPUR,POST OFFICE NOORPUR BET,TEHSIL& DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141110 in LUDHIANA, 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.