Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDFC First Bank Limited's SONKHEDA BRANCH branch in SONKHEDA, MADHYA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code IDFB0041101 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 SONKHEDA BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0041101 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 041101 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | IDFC First Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sonkheda Branch |
| IFSC Code | IDFB0041101 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND FLOOR WARD NO.10 BAZAAR MOHALLA VILLAGE SONKHEDA TEHSIL ITARSI DISTT. HOSHANGABAD MADHYA PRADESH461111, TOLL FREE NO 1800 419 8332 |
| City | Sonkheda |
| District | Sonkheda |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 0 |
Bank profile
IDFC First Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sonkheda Branch branch — IFSC IDFB0041101 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sonkheda, Madhya Pradesh.
About this branch
The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR WARD NO.10 BAZAAR MOHALLA VILLAGE SONKHEDA TEHSIL ITARSI DISTT. HOSHANGABAD MADHYA PRADESH461111, TOLL FREE NO 1800 419 8332. It serves the Sonkheda 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 IDFB0041101 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 SONKHEDA BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0041101 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 IDFB0041101 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0041101
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 IDFB0041101 across all three.
How to use IFSC IDFB0041101 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's SONKHEDA 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 IDFB0041101.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as SONKHEDA 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 SONKHEDA BRANCH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's SONKHEDA BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0041101 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to IDFC First Bank Limited SONKHEDA BRANCH (IFSC IDFB0041101)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDFB0041101 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SONKHEDA BRANCH branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sonkheda Branch
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 IDFB0041101:
- 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 SONKHEDA BRANCH is still linked to IFSC IDFB0041101.
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 IDFC First Bank Limited's SONKHEDA BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0041101 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.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Sonkheda Branch branch is mapped to IFSC IDFB0041101 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 IDFB0041101.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Sonkheda 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 IDFB0041101
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 IDFB0041101 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sonkheda 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 Sonkheda 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 IDFB0041101 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 – SONKHEDA BRANCH:
- The IFSC is exactly IDFB0041101 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 SONKHEDA 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 Sonkheda Branch branch sits at GROUND FLOOR WARD NO.10 BAZAAR MOHALLA VILLAGE SONKHEDA TEHSIL ITARSI DISTT. HOSHANGABAD MADHYA PRADESH461111, TOLL FREE NO 1800 419 8332. If you are travelling from outside Sonkheda, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 0 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 IDFB0041101 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IDFB0041101 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 IDFB0041101 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 0.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Sonkheda Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDFB0041101, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
IDFC First Bank LimitedSonkheda Branch Branch
GROUND FLOOR WARD NO.10 BAZAAR MOHALLA VILLAGE SONKHEDA TEHSIL ITARSI DISTT. HOSHANGABAD MADHYA PRADESH461111, TOLL FREE NO 1800 419 8332
Sonkheda, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: 0
IFSC: IDFB0041101
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited Sonkheda Branch branch?
The IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Sonkheda Branch branch is IDFB0041101. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC IDFB0041101 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IDFB0041101 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC IDFB0041101 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IDFB0041101 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC IDFB0041101 the same for all accounts at Sonkheda Branch branch?
Yes. The IFSC IDFB0041101 is shared by every account held at IDFC First Bank Limited's Sonkheda Branch branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is IDFC First Bank Limited Sonkheda Branch branch located?
IDFC First Bank Limited's Sonkheda Branch branch is located at GROUND FLOOR WARD NO.10 BAZAAR MOHALLA VILLAGE SONKHEDA TEHSIL ITARSI DISTT. HOSHANGABAD MADHYA PRADESH461111, TOLL FREE NO 1800 419 8332, Sonkheda, Madhya Pradesh.
What is the phone number of IDFC First Bank Limited Sonkheda Branch branch?
You can reach the branch at 0 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IDFB0041101 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to IDFC First Bank Limited – Sonkheda Branch reflect within 30 minutes.
Final notes
To recap: IDFB0041101 is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, SONKHEDA BRANCH branch, in SONKHEDA, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.
