Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDBI Bank's PITHORAGARH branch in PITHORAGARH, UTTARAKHAND. The branch's IFSC code IBKL0000768 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 PITHORAGARH branch, the IFSC IBKL0000768 breaks down as follows: IBKL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000768 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Pithoragarh |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0000768 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | VISHNU MARKET COMPLEX, SILTHAM PITHORAGARH, UTTRAKHAND, PIN 262501 |
| City | Pithoragarh |
| District | Pithoragarh |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9837236934 |
About the bank
IDBI Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Pithoragarh branch in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IBKL0000768 for all electronic settlement.
About the Pithoragarh branch
The Pithoragarh branch of IDBI Bank is situated at VISHNU MARKET COMPLEX, SILTHAM PITHORAGARH, UTTRAKHAND, PIN 262501. 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 IBKL0000768 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 PITHORAGARH branch came to be assigned the code IBKL0000768.
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 IBKL0000768, money simply cannot be routed to the PITHORAGARH branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0000768
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 IBKL0000768 across all three.
How to use IFSC IBKL0000768 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDBI Bank's PITHORAGARH branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IBKL0000768.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDBI Bank and the branch as PITHORAGARH.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IBKL0000768
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to IDBI Bank – PITHORAGARH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IBKL0000768 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to IDBI Bank PITHORAGARH (IFSC IBKL0000768)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0000768 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PITHORAGARH branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC IBKL0000768 for IDBI Bank – PITHORAGARH, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – IBKL0000768 | Yes – IBKL0000768 | Yes – IBKL0000768 |
For most retail customers crediting the Pithoragarh 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 IBKL0000768
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 – PITHORAGARH is still mapped to IFSC IBKL0000768. 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 IBKL0000768 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Pithoragarh branch is mapped to IFSC IBKL0000768 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 IBKL0000768.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Pithoragarh 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 IBKL0000768
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Pithoragarh branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IBKL0000768 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pithoragarh 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 IBKL0000768 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.
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 – PITHORAGARH:
- The IFSC is exactly IBKL0000768 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 PITHORAGARH 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.
Reaching the branch
The Pithoragarh branch sits at VISHNU MARKET COMPLEX, SILTHAM PITHORAGARH, UTTRAKHAND, PIN 262501. If you are travelling from outside Pithoragarh, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9837236934 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 IBKL0000768 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IBKL0000768 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 IBKL0000768 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9837236934.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Pithoragarh branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IBKL0000768, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
IDBI BankPithoragarh Branch
VISHNU MARKET COMPLEX, SILTHAM PITHORAGARH, UTTRAKHAND, PIN 262501
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Phone: 91-9837236934
IFSC: IBKL0000768
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IBKL0000768 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to IDBI Bank – Pithoragarh reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC IBKL0000768 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IBKL0000768 to send funds instantly.
How do I add IDBI Bank Pithoragarh as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IBKL0000768, 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 Pithoragarh branch but serve different purposes.
Where is IDBI Bank Pithoragarh branch located?
IDBI Bank's Pithoragarh branch is located at VISHNU MARKET COMPLEX, SILTHAM PITHORAGARH, UTTRAKHAND, PIN 262501, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.
What is the phone number of IDBI Bank Pithoragarh branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9837236934 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC IBKL0000768 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IBKL0000768 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Final notes
To recap: IBKL0000768 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, PITHORAGARH branch, in PITHORAGARH, UTTARAKHAND. 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.
