IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Dhenkenal Branch Branch, Odisha

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDFC First Bank Limited's DHENKENAL BRANCH branch in DHENKENAL, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code IDFB0060701 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for IDFC First Bank Limited – DHENKENAL BRANCH is IDFB0060701. The first four letters IDFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 060701 map to this branch in DHENKENAL, ODISHA.

Bank profile

IDFC First Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Dhenkenal Branch branch — IFSC IDFB0060701 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Dhenkenal, Odisha.

About the Dhenkenal Branch branch

The Dhenkenal Branch branch of IDFC First Bank Limited is situated at GORUND FLOOR, PLOT NO. 1630/6705 & 1631/6706, NUASASAN CHOWK, DISTRICT DHENKENA-759001 TOLL FREE NO 18004194332. 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 IDFB0060701 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every IDFC First Bank Limited 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 DHENKENAL BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0060701 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 IDFB0060701 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 IDFB0060701 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dhenkenal Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0060701

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 IDFB0060701 across all three.

NEFT to IDFC First Bank Limited, DHENKENAL BRANCH using IFSC IDFB0060701

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 IDFB0060701, and confirm that the system picks up IDFC First Bank Limited – DHENKENAL BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to DHENKENAL BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's DHENKENAL BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0060701 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to IDFC First Bank Limited DHENKENAL BRANCH (IFSC IDFB0060701)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDFB0060701 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DHENKENAL BRANCH branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IDFB0060701 for IDFC First Bank Limited – DHENKENAL 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Dhenkenal 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 IDFB0060701

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 – DHENKENAL BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0060701. 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 IDFB0060701 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Dhenkenal Branch branch

Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – DHENKENAL BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0060701 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 Dhenkenal Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 IDFB0060701

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Dhenkenal 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 IDFB0060701 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 Dhenkenal Branch branch

The branch is located at GORUND FLOOR, PLOT NO. 1630/6705 & 1631/6706, NUASASAN CHOWK, DISTRICT DHENKENA-759001 TOLL FREE NO 18004194332, which puts it inside Dhenkenal, the broader Dhenkanal district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDFC First Bank Limited Dhenkenal Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0060701 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 IDFB0060701 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDFB0060701

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 IDFC First Bank Limited – DHENKENAL BRANCH, 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: IDFB0060701.
• 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.

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 Dhenkenal Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDFB0060701, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC IDFB0060701 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 IDFB0060701 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDFB0060701 belongs to IDFC First Bank Limited's DHENKENAL BRANCH branch, located at GORUND FLOOR, PLOT NO. 1630/6705 & 1631/6706, NUASASAN CHOWK, DISTRICT… in DHENKENAL, ODISHA. 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.