IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd Branch, Gujarat

If you are searching for the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch in PALANPUR, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is HDFC0CTBMCB. 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 BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB 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 HDFC Bank's BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch, the IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB breaks down as follows: HDFC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and CTBMCB identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

HDFC Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch — IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Palanpur, Gujarat.

About the Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch

The Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch of HDFC Bank is situated at OLD GUNJ ROAD , PALANPUR - 385001. 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 HDFC0CTBMCB 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 HDFC Bank's BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0CTBMCB.

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 HDFC0CTBMCB, money simply cannot be routed to the BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB 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 HDFC0CTBMCB

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 HDFC0CTBMCB across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD using IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB

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 HDFC0CTBMCB, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD (IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd

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 HDFC0CTBMCB:

• 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 BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD is still linked to IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB.

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 HDFC0CTBMCB

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 HDFC Bank – BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB. 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 HDFC0CTBMCB and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch

Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD, the IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB 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 Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 2742-2260274.

• 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 HDFC0CTBMCB

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd 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 HDFC0CTBMCB 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.

Reaching the branch

The Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd branch sits at OLD GUNJ ROAD , PALANPUR - 385001. If you are travelling from outside Palanpur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2742-2260274 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 HDFC0CTBMCB and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB

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 HDFC Bank – BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD, 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: HDFC0CTBMCB.
• 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 Banaskantha Mercantile Co. Bk. Ltd 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 HDFC0CTBMCB continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC HDFC0CTBMCB 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 HDFC0CTBMCB by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 2742-2260274.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0CTBMCB belongs to HDFC Bank's BANASKANTHA MERCANTILE CO. BK. LTD branch, located at OLD GUNJ ROAD , PALANPUR - 385001 in PALANPUR, GUJARAT. 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.