IFSC Code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, Sohagpur Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's SOHAGPUR branch in SOHAGPUR, MADHYA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code ESMF0001439 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, ESMF0001439 is the IFSC of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's SOHAGPUR branch. The format is fixed: ESMF = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001439 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sohagpur branch in Sohagpur. 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, ESMF0001439.

About the Sohagpur branch

The Sohagpur branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at NO 15 201,CHANDRA COMPLEX NEAR CIVIL COURT CHOURAHA,SOHAGPUR PO,HOSHANGABAD,461772. 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 ESMF0001439 is used.

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 SOHAGPUR of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESMF0001439 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 ESMF0001439 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESMF0001439

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 ESMF0001439 across all three.

NEFT to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, SOHAGPUR using IFSC ESMF0001439

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 ESMF0001439, and confirm that the system picks up Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – SOHAGPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ESMF0001439

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 – SOHAGPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ESMF0001439 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited SOHAGPUR (IFSC ESMF0001439)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESMF0001439 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SOHAGPUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC ESMF0001439 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – SOHAGPUR, 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 Sohagpur 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 ESMF0001439

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 – SOHAGPUR is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0001439. 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 ESMF0001439 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Sohagpur branch

Once you have an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – SOHAGPUR, the IFSC ESMF0001439 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 Sohagpur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 7575-9288092324.

• 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 ESMF0001439

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sohagpur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ESMF0001439 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC ESMF0001439

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SOHAGPUR 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 ESMF0001439 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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – SOHAGPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly ESMF0001439 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 SOHAGPUR 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sohagpur branch sits at NO 15 201,CHANDRA COMPLEX NEAR CIVIL COURT CHOURAHA,SOHAGPUR PO,HOSHANGABAD,461772. If you are travelling from outside Sohagpur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 7575-9288092324 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 ESMF0001439 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESMF0001439 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – SOHAGPUR, 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 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 Sohagpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ESMF0001439, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ESMF0001439 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's SOHAGPUR branch, located at NO 15 201,CHANDRA COMPLEX NEAR CIVIL COURT CHOURAHA,SOHAGPUR… in SOHAGPUR, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.