IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, Ranikhet Branch, Uttarakhand

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDBI Bank's RANIKHET branch in ALMORA, UTTARAKHAND. The branch's IFSC code IBKL0001109 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.

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 IDBI Bank's RANIKHET branch, the IFSC IBKL0001109 breaks down as follows: IBKL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001109 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

IDBI Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Ranikhet branch — IFSC IBKL0001109 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Almora, Uttarakhand.

About the Ranikhet branch

The Ranikhet branch of IDBI Bank is situated at IDBI BANK LTD. , NAWAB BUILDING, ALMORA ROAD , GANDHI CHOWK, SADAR BAZAR, RANIKHET, U.K.-263645. 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 IBKL0001109 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 RANIKHET branch came to be assigned the code IBKL0001109.

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 IBKL0001109, money simply cannot be routed to the RANIKHET branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0001109

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 IBKL0001109 across all three.

NEFT to IDBI Bank, RANIKHET using IFSC IBKL0001109

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 IBKL0001109, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – RANIKHET. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to RANIKHET

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's RANIKHET branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0001109 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDBI Bank – RANIKHET, use IMPS. With IFSC IBKL0001109 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IBKL0001109 for IDBI Bank – RANIKHET, 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 Ranikhet 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at IDBI Bank's RANIKHET branch, the IFSC IBKL0001109 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Ranikhet branch is mapped to IFSC IBKL0001109 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of IDBI Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains IBKL0001109.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ranikhet 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 IBKL0001109

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ranikhet branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IBKL0001109 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC IBKL0001109

IDBI Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RANIKHET 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 IBKL0001109 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 IDBI Bank – RANIKHET:

• The IFSC is exactly IBKL0001109 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills IDBI Bank as the bank name and RANIKHET 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.

How to reach the Ranikhet branch

The branch is located at IDBI BANK LTD. , NAWAB BUILDING, ALMORA ROAD , GANDHI CHOWK, SADAR BAZAR, RANIKHET, U.K.-263645, which puts it inside Almora, the broader Almora district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDBI Bank Ranikhet branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IBKL0001109 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9997770177 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 IBKL0001109 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IBKL0001109 for IDBI Bank – RANIKHET, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ranikhet 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 IBKL0001109 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IBKL0001109 belongs to IDBI Bank's RANIKHET branch, located at IDBI BANK LTD. , NAWAB BUILDING, ALMORA ROAD , GANDHI CHOWK, SADAR BAZAR,… in ALMORA, UTTARAKHAND. 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.