IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, Punjabi Bagh Branch, Delhi

Below are the complete branch details for IDBI Bank, PUNJABI BAGH branch, located in NEW DELHI, DELHI. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IBKL0000248. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case IBKL0000248 for IDBI Bank – PUNJABI BAGH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, IBKL0000248 is the IFSC of IDBI Bank's PUNJABI BAGH branch. The format is fixed: IBKL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000248 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

IDBI Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Punjabi Bagh branch — IFSC IBKL0000248 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around New Delhi, Delhi.

Branch details at a glance

About the Punjabi Bagh branch

The Punjabi Bagh branch of IDBI Bank is situated at 2/46, PUNJABI BAGH WEST,A.V. ROAD, NEW DELHI 110026. 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 IBKL0000248 is used.

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 PUNJABI BAGH of IDBI Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IBKL0000248 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 IBKL0000248 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Punjabi Bagh branch is mapped to IFSC IBKL0000248 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 IBKL0000248.

Banking services available

The Punjabi Bagh branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9873003443.

• 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 IBKL0000248

How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0000248

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 IBKL0000248 across all three.

NEFT to IDBI Bank, PUNJABI BAGH using IFSC IBKL0000248

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 IBKL0000248, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – PUNJABI BAGH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PUNJABI BAGH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's PUNJABI BAGH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0000248 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to IDBI Bank PUNJABI BAGH (IFSC IBKL0000248)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0000248 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PUNJABI BAGH branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IBKL0000248 for IDBI Bank – PUNJABI BAGH, 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 Punjabi Bagh 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.

UPI payments and IFSC IBKL0000248

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 – PUNJABI BAGH is still mapped to IFSC IBKL0000248. 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 IBKL0000248 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC IBKL0000248

IDBI Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PUNJABI BAGH 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 IBKL0000248 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.

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 IBKL0000248 and the account number together uniquely identify the Punjabi Bagh 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 IBKL0000248

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 – PUNJABI BAGH, 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: IBKL0000248.
• 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 Punjabi Bagh branch

The branch is located at 2/46, PUNJABI BAGH WEST,A.V. ROAD, NEW DELHI 110026, which puts it inside New Delhi, the broader New Delhi district, and the state of Delhi. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDBI Bank Punjabi Bagh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IBKL0000248 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9873003443 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 IBKL0000248 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC IBKL0000248 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 IBKL0000248 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9873003443.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Punjabi Bagh 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 IBKL0000248 continue to work without interruption.

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Summary

The IFSC code IBKL0000248 belongs to IDBI Bank's PUNJABI BAGH branch, located at 2/46, PUNJABI BAGH WEST,A.V. ROAD, NEW DELHI 110026 in NEW DELHI, DELHI. 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.