Below are the complete branch details for IDBI Bank, SURAT branch, located in SURAT, GUJARAT. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IBKL0000051. 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 IBKL0000051 for IDBI Bank – SURAT — 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, IBKL0000051 is the IFSC of IDBI Bank's SURAT branch. The format is fixed: IBKL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000051 = branch identifier.
About the bank
IDBI Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Surat branch in Surat, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IBKL0000051 for all electronic settlement.
About the Surat branch
The Surat branch of IDBI Bank is situated at ESSEN HOUSEGHOD DOD ROAD. 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 IBKL0000051 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Surat |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0000051 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | ESSEN HOUSEGHOD DOD ROAD |
| City | Surat |
| District | Surat |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9712204048 |
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 SURAT branch came to be assigned the code IBKL0000051.
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 IBKL0000051, money simply cannot be routed to the SURAT branch electronically.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Surat branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IBKL0000051 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 IBKL0000051
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 IBKL0000051 across all three.
How to use IFSC IBKL0000051 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDBI Bank's SURAT 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 IBKL0000051.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDBI Bank and the branch as SURAT.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SURAT
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's SURAT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0000051 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to IDBI Bank SURAT (IFSC IBKL0000051)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0000051 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SURAT branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Surat
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 IBKL0000051:
- 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 SURAT is still linked to IFSC IBKL0000051.
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 SURAT branch, the IFSC IBKL0000051 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 Surat branch
Once you have an account at IDBI Bank – SURAT, the IFSC IBKL0000051 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.
Banking services available
The Surat branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9712204048.
- 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 IBKL0000051
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Surat 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 IBKL0000051 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.
How to reach the Surat branch
The branch is located at ESSEN HOUSEGHOD DOD ROAD, which puts it inside Surat, the broader Surat district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDBI Bank Surat branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IBKL0000051 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9712204048 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 IBKL0000051 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 – SURAT:
- The IFSC is exactly IBKL0000051 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 SURAT 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 Surat branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IBKL0000051, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC IBKL0000051 for IDBI Bank – SURAT, 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.
Branch address & contact
IDBI BankSurat Branch
ESSEN HOUSEGHOD DOD ROAD
Surat, Gujarat
Phone: 91-9712204048
IFSC: IBKL0000051
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC IBKL0000051 the same for all accounts at Surat branch?
Yes. The IFSC IBKL0000051 is shared by every account held at IDBI Bank's Surat branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of IDBI Bank Surat branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9712204048 during regular banking hours.
Where is IDBI Bank Surat branch located?
IDBI Bank's Surat branch is located at ESSEN HOUSEGHOD DOD ROAD, Surat, Gujarat.
Does IDBI Bank Surat branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9712204048 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank Surat branch?
The IFSC code of IDBI Bank, Surat branch is IBKL0000051. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC IBKL0000051 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IBKL0000051 to send funds instantly.
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 Surat branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add IDBI Bank Surat as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IBKL0000051, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: IBKL0000051 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, SURAT branch, in SURAT, GUJARAT. 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.


