IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Barakhamba Road Branch, Delhi

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDFC First Bank Limited's BARAKHAMBA ROAD branch in NEW DELHI, DELHI. The branch's IFSC code IDFB0020101 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 – BARAKHAMBA ROAD is IDFB0020101. The first four letters IDFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 020101 map to this branch in NEW DELHI, DELHI.

About IDFC First Bank Limited

IDFC First Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Barakhamba Road branch in New Delhi. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, IDFB0020101.

Barakhamba Road branch overview

Located at LOWER GROUND FLOOR, BIRLA TOWERS, 25 BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI 110001, the Barakhamba Road branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDFB0020101 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 BARAKHAMBA ROAD of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0020101 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 IDFB0020101 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Barakhamba Road branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IDFB0020101 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 IDFB0020101

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 IDFB0020101 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0020101 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's BARAKHAMBA ROAD 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IDFB0020101.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as BARAKHAMBA ROAD.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IDFB0020101

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 IDFC First Bank Limited – BARAKHAMBA ROAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDFB0020101 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDFC First Bank Limited – BARAKHAMBA ROAD, use IMPS. With IFSC IDFB0020101 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IDFB0020101 for IDFC First Bank Limited – BARAKHAMBA ROAD, 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 Barakhamba Road 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 IDFB0020101

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 – BARAKHAMBA ROAD is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0020101. 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 IDFB0020101 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Barakhamba Road branch is mapped to IFSC IDFB0020101 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of IDFC First Bank Limited, 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 IDFB0020101.

Banking services available

The Barakhamba Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9810223345.

• 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 IDFB0020101

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Barakhamba Road 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 IDFB0020101 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 Barakhamba Road branch

The branch is located at LOWER GROUND FLOOR, BIRLA TOWERS, 25 BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI 110001, which puts it inside New Delhi, the broader New Delhi district, and the state of Delhi. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDFC First Bank Limited Barakhamba Road branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0020101 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9810223345 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 IDFB0020101 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 IDFC First Bank Limited – BARAKHAMBA ROAD:

• The IFSC is exactly IDFB0020101 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 BARAKHAMBA ROAD 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Barakhamba Road 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 IDFB0020101 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDFB0020101 for IDFC First Bank Limited – BARAKHAMBA ROAD, 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

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDFB0020101 belongs to IDFC First Bank Limited's BARAKHAMBA ROAD branch, located at LOWER GROUND FLOOR, BIRLA TOWERS, 25 BARAKHAMBA ROAD, NEW DELHI 110001 in NEW DELHI, DELHI. 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.