If you are searching for the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, GANDHI NAGAR branch in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IBKL0000260. 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 GANDHI NAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IBKL0000260 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.
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 IDBI Bank – GANDHI NAGAR is IBKL0000260. The first four letters IBKL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000260 map to this branch in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Gandhi Nagar |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0000260 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SUPER MALL INFOCITYNEAR GH 0 CIRCLEGANDHINAGAR AHMEDABADPIN 382009 GUJARAT |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| District | Ahmadabad |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9998944925 |
About the bank
IDBI Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Gandhi Nagar branch in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IBKL0000260 for all electronic settlement.
About the Gandhi Nagar branch
The Gandhi Nagar branch of IDBI Bank is situated at SUPER MALL INFOCITYNEAR GH 0 CIRCLEGANDHINAGAR AHMEDABADPIN 382009 GUJARAT. 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 IBKL0000260 is used.
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 IDBI Bank's GANDHI NAGAR branch came to be assigned the code IBKL0000260.
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 IBKL0000260, money simply cannot be routed to the GANDHI NAGAR branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0000260
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 IBKL0000260 across all three.
NEFT to IDBI Bank, GANDHI NAGAR using IFSC IBKL0000260
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 IBKL0000260, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – GANDHI NAGAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to GANDHI NAGAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's GANDHI NAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0000260 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to IDBI Bank GANDHI NAGAR (IFSC IBKL0000260)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0000260 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GANDHI NAGAR branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gandhi Nagar
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 IBKL0000260:
- 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 GANDHI NAGAR is still linked to IFSC IBKL0000260.
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 IBKL0000260
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 IDBI Bank – GANDHI NAGAR is still mapped to IFSC IBKL0000260. 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 IBKL0000260 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Gandhi Nagar branch
Once you have an account at IDBI Bank – GANDHI NAGAR, the IFSC IBKL0000260 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Gandhi Nagar branch can access most of IDBI Bank'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 IBKL0000260
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by IDBI Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IBKL0000260 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gandhi Nagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Gandhi Nagar 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 IBKL0000260 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IBKL0000260
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 IDBI Bank – GANDHI NAGAR, 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:
IBKL0000260. - 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 Gandhi Nagar branch
The branch is located at SUPER MALL INFOCITYNEAR GH 0 CIRCLEGANDHINAGAR AHMEDABADPIN 382009 GUJARAT, which puts it inside Ahmedabad, the broader Ahmadabad district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDBI Bank Gandhi Nagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IBKL0000260 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9998944925 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 IBKL0000260 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IBKL0000260 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 IBKL0000260 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9998944925.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Gandhi Nagar 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 IBKL0000260 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
IDBI BankGandhi Nagar Branch
SUPER MALL INFOCITYNEAR GH 0 CIRCLEGANDHINAGAR AHMEDABADPIN 382009 GUJARAT
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Phone: 91-9998944925
IFSC: IBKL0000260
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IBKL0000260 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to IDBI Bank – Gandhi Nagar reflect within 30 minutes.
Does IDBI Bank Gandhi Nagar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9998944925 to confirm.
What is the phone number of IDBI Bank Gandhi Nagar branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9998944925 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC IBKL0000260 the same for all accounts at Gandhi Nagar branch?
Yes. The IFSC IBKL0000260 is shared by every account held at IDBI Bank's Gandhi Nagar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC IBKL0000260 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IBKL0000260 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add IDBI Bank Gandhi Nagar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IBKL0000260, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Gandhi Nagar branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: IBKL0000260 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, GANDHI NAGAR branch, in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT. 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.


