IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch Branch, Punjab

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDFC First Bank Limited's PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH branch in PATIALA, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code IDFB0021452 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.

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 PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0021452 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 021452 identifies this particular branch.

About IDFC First Bank Limited

IDFC First Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch branch in Patiala. 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, IDFB0021452.

Branch details at a glance

About the Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch branch

The Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch branch of IDFC First Bank Limited is situated at GROUND FLOOR, SCO-3, BHUPINDRA ROADAJIT NAGAR, ADJOINING LEELA BHAWAN PATIALA- 147001,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 IDFB0021452 is used.

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 PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0021452 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 IDFB0021452 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch branch

Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0021452 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 Patiala Leela Bhawan 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 IDFB0021452

How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0021452

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 IDFB0021452 across all three.

NEFT to IDFC First Bank Limited, PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH using IFSC IDFB0021452

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 IDFB0021452, and confirm that the system picks up IDFC First Bank Limited – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IDFB0021452

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 – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDFB0021452 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 – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC IDFB0021452 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 IDFB0021452 for IDFC First Bank Limited – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN 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 Patiala Leela Bhawan 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 IDFB0021452

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 – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0021452. 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 IDFB0021452 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC IDFB0021452

IDFC First Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC IDFB0021452 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

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 IDFB0021452 and the account number together uniquely identify the Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly IDFB0021452 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 PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN 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.

Reaching the branch

The Patiala Leela Bhawan Branch branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, SCO-3, BHUPINDRA ROADAJIT NAGAR, ADJOINING LEELA BHAWAN PATIALA- 147001,TOLL FREE NO. - 18004194332. If you are travelling from outside Patiala, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 IDFB0021452 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC IDFB0021452 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 IDFB0021452 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 Patiala Leela Bhawan 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 IDFB0021452 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDFB0021452 belongs to IDFC First Bank Limited's PATIALA LEELA BHAWAN BRANCH branch, located at GROUND FLOOR, SCO-3, BHUPINDRA ROADAJIT NAGAR, ADJOINING LEELA BHAWAN PATIALA-… in PATIALA, PUNJAB. 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.