IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, Karol Baug Branch, Delhi

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDBI Bank's KAROL BAUG branch in DELHI, DELHI. The branch's IFSC code IBKL0000550 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.

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 – KAROL BAUG is IBKL0000550. The first four letters IBKL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000550 map to this branch in DELHI, DELHI.

About IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Karol Baug branch in Delhi. 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, IBKL0000550.

Karol Baug branch overview

Located at 2046, BANK STREET, GURUDWARA ROAD, KAROLBAGH, NEW DELHI, PINCODE - 110005, the Karol Baug branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IBKL0000550 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

Why every IDBI Bank 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 KAROL BAUG of IDBI Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IBKL0000550 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 IBKL0000550 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Karol Baug branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IBKL0000550 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 IBKL0000550

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 IBKL0000550 across all three.

NEFT to IDBI Bank, KAROL BAUG using IFSC IBKL0000550

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 IBKL0000550, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – KAROL BAUG. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KAROL BAUG

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's KAROL BAUG branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0000550 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to IDBI Bank KAROL BAUG (IFSC IBKL0000550)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0000550 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KAROL BAUG branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Karol Baug

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 IBKL0000550:

• 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 KAROL BAUG is still linked to IFSC IBKL0000550.

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.

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 KAROL BAUG branch, the IFSC IBKL0000550 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.

Account types you can open at the Karol Baug branch

Once you have an account at IDBI Bank – KAROL BAUG, the IFSC IBKL0000550 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 Karol Baug 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 IBKL0000550

Online banking and IFSC IBKL0000550

IDBI Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KAROL BAUG 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 IBKL0000550 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.

Reaching the branch

The Karol Baug branch sits at 2046, BANK STREET, GURUDWARA ROAD, KAROLBAGH, NEW DELHI, PINCODE - 110005. If you are travelling from outside Delhi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-7017906014 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 IBKL0000550 and your account number.

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 – KAROL BAUG:

• The IFSC is exactly IBKL0000550 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 KAROL BAUG 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.

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 Karol Baug branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IBKL0000550, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC IBKL0000550 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 IBKL0000550 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-7017906014.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IBKL0000550 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, KAROL BAUG branch, in DELHI, DELHI. 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.