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

Below are the complete branch details for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RAJNANDGAON branch, located in RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ESMF0001286. 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 ESMF0001286 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJNANDGAON — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, ESMF0001286 is the IFSC of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RAJNANDGAON branch. The format is fixed: ESMF = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001286 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Rajnandgaon branch in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ESMF0001286 for all electronic settlement.

Rajnandgaon branch overview

Located at KANWAR HEIGHTS,KHASRA NI80 14,86 19,KOURIN BHATHA VILLAGE,RAJNANDGAON,CHATTISGARH 491441, the Rajnandgaon branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC ESMF0001286 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 RAJNANDGAON of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESMF0001286 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 ESMF0001286 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 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 ESMF0001286 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rajnandgaon branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESMF0001286

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 ESMF0001286 across all three.

NEFT to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, RAJNANDGAON using IFSC ESMF0001286

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 ESMF0001286, and confirm that the system picks up Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJNANDGAON. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to RAJNANDGAON

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RAJNANDGAON branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESMF0001286 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited RAJNANDGAON (IFSC ESMF0001286)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESMF0001286 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RAJNANDGAON branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Rajnandgaon

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 ESMF0001286:

• 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 RAJNANDGAON is still linked to IFSC ESMF0001286.

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 ESMF0001286

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 – RAJNANDGAON is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0001286. 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 ESMF0001286 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Rajnandgaon branch

Once you have an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJNANDGAON, the IFSC ESMF0001286 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 Rajnandgaon branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 7744-7593892108.

• 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 ESMF0001286

Online banking and IFSC ESMF0001286

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RAJNANDGAON 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 ESMF0001286 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 Rajnandgaon branch sits at KANWAR HEIGHTS,KHASRA NI80 14,86 19,KOURIN BHATHA VILLAGE,RAJNANDGAON,CHATTISGARH 491441. If you are travelling from outside Rajnandgaon, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 7744-7593892108 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 ESMF0001286 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ESMF0001286

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJNANDGAON, 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: ESMF0001286.
• 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 Rajnandgaon 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 ESMF0001286 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESMF0001286 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – RAJNANDGAON, 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.

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Summary

The IFSC code ESMF0001286 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's RAJNANDGAON branch, located at KANWAR HEIGHTS,KHASRA NI80 14,86 19,KOURIN BHATHA… in RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH. 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.