IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, Gulabbagh,Purnia Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDBI Bank's GULABBAGH,PURNIA branch in PURNIA, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code IBKL0002446 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.

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, IBKL0002446 is the IFSC of IDBI Bank's GULABBAGH,PURNIA branch. The format is fixed: IBKL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002446 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

IDBI Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Gulabbagh,Purnia branch in Purnia, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IBKL0002446 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at IDBI BANK LTD,GULABBAGH UPPER GROUND FLOOR BHAGWATI COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SANAULI CHOWK GULABBAGH PURNIA-854326 DIST PURNIA STATE BIHAR. It serves the Purnia region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of IDBI Bank. The IFSC IBKL0002446 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 GULABBAGH,PURNIA of IDBI Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IBKL0002446 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 IBKL0002446 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0002446

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 IBKL0002446 across all three.

NEFT to IDBI Bank, GULABBAGH,PURNIA using IFSC IBKL0002446

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 IBKL0002446, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – GULABBAGH,PURNIA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IBKL0002446

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 – GULABBAGH,PURNIA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IBKL0002446 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to IDBI Bank GULABBAGH,PURNIA (IFSC IBKL0002446)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0002446 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GULABBAGH,PURNIA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IBKL0002446 for IDBI Bank – GULABBAGH,PURNIA, 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 Gulabbagh,Purnia 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 IBKL0002446

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 – GULABBAGH,PURNIA is still mapped to IFSC IBKL0002446. 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 IBKL0002446 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Gulabbagh,Purnia branch is mapped to IFSC IBKL0002446 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 IBKL0002446.

Banking services available

The Gulabbagh,Purnia branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 6454-7903041132.

• 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 IBKL0002446

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 IBKL0002446 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gulabbagh,Purnia 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 Gulabbagh,Purnia 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 IBKL0002446 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 IBKL0002446

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 – GULABBAGH,PURNIA, 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: IBKL0002446.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Gulabbagh,Purnia branch sits at IDBI BANK LTD,GULABBAGH UPPER GROUND FLOOR BHAGWATI COMMERCIAL COMPLEX SANAULI CHOWK GULABBAGH PURNIA-854326 DIST PURNIA STATE BIHAR. If you are travelling from outside Purnia, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 6454-7903041132 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 IBKL0002446 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IBKL0002446 for IDBI Bank – GULABBAGH,PURNIA, 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 Gulabbagh,Purnia 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 IBKL0002446 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IBKL0002446 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, GULABBAGH,PURNIA branch, in PURNIA, BIHAR. 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.