IFSC Code of Federal Bank, Agra Extension Counter Branch, Uttar Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Federal Bank, AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch in AGRA. The 11-digit IFSC FDRL0002331 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 Federal Bank at the AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER 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.

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 Federal Bank's AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch, the IFSC FDRL0002331 breaks down as follows: FDRL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002331 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Federal Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Agra Extension Counter branch — IFSC FDRL0002331 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at THE FEDERAL BANK LTD,ST.JOHNS COLLEGE,M G ROAD,AGRA UTTAR PRADESH 282002. It serves the Agra region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Federal Bank. The IFSC FDRL0002331 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Federal Bank's AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch came to be assigned the code FDRL0002331.

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 FDRL0002331, money simply cannot be routed to the AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Agra Extension Counter branch

Once you have an account at Federal Bank – AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER, the IFSC FDRL0002331 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 Agra Extension Counter branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9556716133.

• 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 FDRL0002331

How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0002331

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 FDRL0002331 across all three.

How to use IFSC FDRL0002331 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC FDRL0002331.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC FDRL0002331

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 Federal Bank – AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC FDRL0002331 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Federal Bank AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER (IFSC FDRL0002331)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC FDRL0002331 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Agra Extension Counter

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 FDRL0002331:

• 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 AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER is still linked to IFSC FDRL0002331.

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 FDRL0002331

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 Federal Bank – AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER is still mapped to IFSC FDRL0002331. 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 FDRL0002331 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Agra Extension Counter branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC FDRL0002331 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Federal Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC FDRL0002331 and the account number together uniquely identify the Agra Extension Counter branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC FDRL0002331

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 Federal Bank – AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER, 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: FDRL0002331.
• 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.

How to reach the Agra Extension Counter branch

The branch is located at THE FEDERAL BANK LTD,ST.JOHNS COLLEGE,M G ROAD,AGRA UTTAR PRADESH 282002, which puts it inside Agra, the broader Agra district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Federal Bank Agra Extension Counter branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC FDRL0002331 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9556716133 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 FDRL0002331 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC FDRL0002331 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm FDRL0002331 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9556716133.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Agra Extension Counter 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 FDRL0002331 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: FDRL0002331 is the IFSC code of Federal Bank, AGRA EXTENSION COUNTER branch, in AGRA, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.