IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDFC First Bank Limited's THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH branch in THANE, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code IDFB0040197 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 THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0040197 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 040197 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

IDFC First Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch — IFSC IDFB0040197 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Thane, Maharashtra.

About the Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch

The Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch of IDFC First Bank Limited is situated at GROUND FLOOR, SHOP NO. 4&5 PLOT NO. A-125, A-125(PT), A-126, ACCEL HOUSE, ROAD NO. 22, WAGLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PANCHPAKHADI, TALUKA, THANE- 400604, TOLLFREE NO- 18602582000. 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 IDFB0040197 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 THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0040197 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 IDFB0040197 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 IDFB0040197

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 IDFB0040197 across all three.

NEFT to IDFC First Bank Limited, THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH using IFSC IDFB0040197

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 IDFB0040197, and confirm that the system picks up IDFC First Bank Limited – THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA 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 THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0040197 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDFC First Bank Limited – THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC IDFB0040197 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 IDFB0040197 for IDFC First Bank Limited – THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA 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 Thane- Wagle Estate Area 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.

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 THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0040197 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.

Account types you can open at the Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch

Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0040197 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 Thane- Wagle Estate Area 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 IDFB0040197

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 IDFB0040197 and the account number together uniquely identify the Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IDFB0040197

IDFC First Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA 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 IDFB0040197 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDFB0040197

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 – THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA 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: IDFB0040197.
• 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.

How to reach the Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, SHOP NO. 4&5 PLOT NO. A-125, A-125(PT), A-126, ACCEL HOUSE, ROAD NO. 22, WAGLE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PANCHPAKHADI, TALUKA, THANE- 400604, TOLLFREE NO- 18602582000, which puts it inside Thane, the broader Thane district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDFC First Bank Limited Thane- Wagle Estate Area Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0040197 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 IDFB0040197 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC IDFB0040197 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 IDFB0040197 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 Thane- Wagle Estate Area 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 IDFB0040197 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDFB0040197 belongs to IDFC First Bank Limited's THANE- WAGLE ESTATE AREA BRANCH branch, located at GROUND FLOOR, SHOP NO. 4&5 PLOT NO. A-125, A-125(PT), A-126, ACCEL HOUSE, ROAD… in THANE, MAHARASHTRA. 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.