IFSC Code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RTGS-HO Branch, Kerala

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RTGS-HO branch in MANNUTHY, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is ESMF0000001. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the RTGS-HO branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC ESMF0000001 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch, the IFSC ESMF0000001 breaks down as follows: ESMF identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000001 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The RTGS-HO branch — IFSC ESMF0000001 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mannuthy, Kerala.

About the RTGS-HO branch

The RTGS-HO branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at HEPZIBAH COMPLEX, SECOND FLOOR NO X/101/M4, MANNUTHY P.O, THRISSUR , KERALA 680651. 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 ESMF0000001 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch came to be assigned the code ESMF0000001.

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 ESMF0000001, money simply cannot be routed to the RTGS-HO branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Esaf 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 ESMF0000001 and the account number together uniquely identify the RTGS-HO branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESMF0000001

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 ESMF0000001 across all three.

NEFT to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RTGS-HO using IFSC ESMF0000001

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 ESMF0000001, and confirm that the system picks up Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RTGS-HO. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to RTGS-HO

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESMF0000001 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, use IMPS. With IFSC ESMF0000001 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 RTGS-HO

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 ESMF0000001:

• 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 RTGS-HO is still linked to IFSC ESMF0000001.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC ESMF0000001

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 – RTGS-HO is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0000001. 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 ESMF0000001 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the RTGS-HO branch

Once you have an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, the IFSC ESMF0000001 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 RTGS-HO branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 487-8589001748.

• 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 ESMF0000001

Online banking and IFSC ESMF0000001

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RTGS-HO 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 ESMF0000001 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.

Reaching the branch

The RTGS-HO branch sits at HEPZIBAH COMPLEX, SECOND FLOOR NO X/101/M4, MANNUTHY P.O, THRISSUR , KERALA 680651. If you are travelling from outside Mannuthy, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 487-8589001748 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC ESMF0000001 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 – RTGS-HO:

• The IFSC is exactly ESMF0000001 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 RTGS-HO 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at RTGS-HO 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 ESMF0000001 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESMF0000001 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, 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

Summary

The IFSC code ESMF0000001 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch, located at HEPZIBAH COMPLEX, SECOND FLOOR NO X/101/M4, MANNUTHY P.O, THRISSUR , KERALA… in MANNUTHY, KERALA. 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.