If you are searching for the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, BIHTA BRANCH branch in BIHTA, BIHAR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IDFB0060288. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the BIHTA BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IDFB0060288 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.
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 IDFC First Bank Limited's BIHTA BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0060288 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 060288 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | IDFC First Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Bihta Branch |
| IFSC Code | IDFB0060288 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND AND 1ST FLOOR, KHATA NO.66, KHASRA.544, BIHTA BAZAR, BIHTA, DIST-PATNA, BIHAR-801103, TOLL FREE NO.- 18602582000. |
| City | Bihta |
| District | Patna |
| State | Bihar |
About the bank
IDFC First Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bihta Branch branch in Bihta, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IDFB0060288 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at GROUND AND 1ST FLOOR, KHATA NO.66, KHASRA.544, BIHTA BAZAR, BIHTA, DIST-PATNA, BIHAR-801103, TOLL FREE NO.- 18602582000.. It serves the Bihta region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of IDFC First Bank Limited. The IFSC IDFB0060288 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 IDFC First Bank Limited's BIHTA BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code IDFB0060288.
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 IDFB0060288, money simply cannot be routed to the BIHTA BRANCH branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0060288
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 IDFB0060288 across all three.
How to use IFSC IDFB0060288 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's BIHTA BRANCH 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 IDFB0060288.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as BIHTA BRANCH.
- 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 BIHTA BRANCH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's BIHTA BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0060288 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to IDFC First Bank Limited BIHTA BRANCH (IFSC IDFB0060288)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDFB0060288 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BIHTA BRANCH branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC IDFB0060288 for IDFC First Bank Limited – BIHTA BRANCH, 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 – IDFB0060288 | Yes – IDFB0060288 | Yes – IDFB0060288 |
For most retail customers crediting the Bihta Branch 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 IDFB0060288
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 IDFC First Bank Limited – BIHTA BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0060288. 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 IDFB0060288 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Bihta Branch branch
Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – BIHTA BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0060288 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 Bihta Branch branch can access most of IDFC First Bank Limited'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 IDFB0060288
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by IDFC First Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IDFB0060288 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bihta Branch 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 Bihta Branch 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 IDFB0060288 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 IDFC First Bank Limited – BIHTA BRANCH:
- The IFSC is exactly IDFB0060288 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills IDFC First Bank Limited as the bank name and BIHTA BRANCH 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.
How to reach the Bihta Branch branch
The branch is located at GROUND AND 1ST FLOOR, KHATA NO.66, KHASRA.544, BIHTA BAZAR, BIHTA, DIST-PATNA, BIHAR-801103, TOLL FREE NO.- 18602582000., which puts it inside Bihta, the broader Patna district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDFC First Bank Limited Bihta Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0060288 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 IDFB0060288 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IDFB0060288 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 IDFB0060288 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Bihta Branch 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 IDFB0060288 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
IDFC First Bank LimitedBihta Branch Branch
GROUND AND 1ST FLOOR, KHATA NO.66, KHASRA.544, BIHTA BAZAR, BIHTA, DIST-PATNA, BIHAR-801103, TOLL FREE NO.- 18602582000.
Bihta, Bihar
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: IDFB0060288
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC IDFB0060288 the same for all accounts at Bihta Branch branch?
Yes. The IFSC IDFB0060288 is shared by every account held at IDFC First Bank Limited's Bihta Branch branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited Bihta Branch branch?
The IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Bihta Branch branch is IDFB0060288. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is IDFC First Bank Limited Bihta Branch branch located?
IDFC First Bank Limited's Bihta Branch branch is located at GROUND AND 1ST FLOOR, KHATA NO.66, KHASRA.544, BIHTA BAZAR, BIHTA, DIST-PATNA, BIHAR-801103, TOLL FREE NO.- 18602582000., Bihta, Bihar.
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 Bihta Branch branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add IDFC First Bank Limited Bihta Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IDFB0060288, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC IDFB0060288 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IDFB0060288 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC IDFB0060288 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IDFB0060288 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: IDFB0060288 is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, BIHTA BRANCH branch, in BIHTA, 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.


