IFSC Code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, Rajim Branch, Chhattisgarh

Below are the complete branch details for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RAJIM branch, located in RAJIM, CHHATTISGARH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ESMF0001910. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case ESMF0001910 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJIM — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – RAJIM is ESMF0001910. The first four letters ESMF are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001910 map to this branch in RAJIM, CHHATTISGARH.

Bank profile

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Rajim branch — IFSC ESMF0001910 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Rajim, Chhattisgarh.

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 242/4& 6,SAHU COMPLEX,NEAR RAJIV LOCHAM TEMPLE,FINGESHWAE ROAD,RAJIM P O,GARIABAND DIST,CHHATTISGARH-493885. It serves the Rajim region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC ESMF0001910 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 RAJIM branch came to be assigned the code ESMF0001910.

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 ESMF0001910, money simply cannot be routed to the RAJIM branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Rajim branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ESMF0001910 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 ESMF0001910

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 ESMF0001910 across all three.

NEFT to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RAJIM using IFSC ESMF0001910

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 ESMF0001910, and confirm that the system picks up Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJIM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to RAJIM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RAJIM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESMF0001910 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited RAJIM (IFSC ESMF0001910)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESMF0001910 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RAJIM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Rajim

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 ESMF0001910:

• 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 RAJIM is still linked to IFSC ESMF0001910.

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 ESMF0001910

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 – RAJIM is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0001910. 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 ESMF0001910 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Rajim branch is mapped to IFSC ESMF0001910 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 ESMF0001910.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Rajim 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 ESMF0001910

Online banking and IFSC ESMF0001910

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RAJIM 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 ESMF0001910 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 Rajim branch sits at NO 242/4& 6,SAHU COMPLEX,NEAR RAJIV LOCHAM TEMPLE,FINGESHWAE ROAD,RAJIM P O,GARIABAND DIST,CHHATTISGARH-493885. If you are travelling from outside Rajim, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 7706-8714651499 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 ESMF0001910 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 – RAJIM:

• The IFSC is exactly ESMF0001910 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 RAJIM 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 Rajim branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ESMF0001910, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESMF0001910 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJIM, 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: ESMF0001910 is the IFSC code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RAJIM branch, in RAJIM, CHHATTISGARH. 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.