IFSC Code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, Dehradun Branch, Uttarakhand

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, DEHRADUN branch in DEHRADUN. The 11-digit IFSC ESMF0001710 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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited at the DEHRADUN 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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN is ESMF0001710. The first four letters ESMF are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001710 map to this branch in DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND.

About Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Dehradun branch in Dehradun. 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, ESMF0001710.

About the Dehradun branch

The Dehradun branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at NO- 59 37, RS TOWER, SAHARANPUR ROAD, PATEL NAGAR, DEHRADUN PO, UTTARAKHAND- 248001. 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 ESMF0001710 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Esaf 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 DEHRADUN of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESMF0001710 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 ESMF0001710 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Dehradun branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ESMF0001710 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESMF0001710

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 ESMF0001710 across all three.

NEFT to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, DEHRADUN using IFSC ESMF0001710

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 ESMF0001710, and confirm that the system picks up Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ESMF0001710

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ESMF0001710 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited DEHRADUN (IFSC ESMF0001710)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESMF0001710 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DEHRADUN branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC ESMF0001710 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN, 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 Dehradun 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 ESMF0001710

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0001710. 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 ESMF0001710 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Dehradun branch is mapped to IFSC ESMF0001710 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Esaf 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 ESMF0001710.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Dehradun branch can access most of Esaf 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 ESMF0001710

Online banking and IFSC ESMF0001710

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DEHRADUN 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 ESMF0001710 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 Dehradun branch

The branch is located at NO- 59 37, RS TOWER, SAHARANPUR ROAD, PATEL NAGAR, DEHRADUN PO, UTTARAKHAND- 248001, which puts it inside Dehradun, the broader Dehradun district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Dehradun branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESMF0001710 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 135-8714625732 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 ESMF0001710 and your account number.

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN:

• The IFSC is exactly ESMF0001710 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited as the bank name and DEHRADUN 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.

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 Dehradun branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ESMF0001710, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESMF0001710 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – DEHRADUN, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ESMF0001710 is the IFSC code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, DEHRADUN branch, in DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND. 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.