IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Ulhasnagar Branch Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, ULHASNAGAR BRANCH branch in THANE, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IDFB0040196. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the ULHASNAGAR BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IDFB0040196 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 ULHASNAGAR BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0040196 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 040196 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About IDFC First Bank Limited

IDFC First Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Ulhasnagar Branch branch in Thane. 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, IDFB0040196.

Ulhasnagar Branch branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR SHOP NO 1 2 KONARK BUSINESS CENTRE UNIT NO 5 SHEET NO 38 CTS NO 12130 A 12130 B ULHASNAGAR 3 MAHARASHTRA 421003 TOLLFREE NO -18602582000, the Ulhasnagar Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDFB0040196 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 ULHASNAGAR BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0040196 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 IDFB0040196 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 IDFB0040196

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 IDFB0040196 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0040196 for an NEFT transfer

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

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 IDFB0040196.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as ULHASNAGAR BRANCH.
5. 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 ULHASNAGAR BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's ULHASNAGAR BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0040196 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 – ULHASNAGAR BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC IDFB0040196 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ulhasnagar 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 IDFB0040196:

• 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 ULHASNAGAR BRANCH is still linked to IFSC IDFB0040196.

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 ULHASNAGAR BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0040196 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 Ulhasnagar Branch branch is mapped to IFSC IDFB0040196 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 IDFB0040196.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ulhasnagar 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 IDFB0040196

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ulhasnagar Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IDFB0040196 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ulhasnagar 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 IDFB0040196 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDFB0040196

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 – ULHASNAGAR 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: IDFB0040196.
• 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 Ulhasnagar Branch branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR SHOP NO 1 2 KONARK BUSINESS CENTRE UNIT NO 5 SHEET NO 38 CTS NO 12130 A 12130 B ULHASNAGAR 3 MAHARASHTRA 421003 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 Ulhasnagar Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0040196 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 IDFB0040196 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDFB0040196 for IDFC First Bank Limited – ULHASNAGAR BRANCH, 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 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 Ulhasnagar Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDFB0040196, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDFB0040196 belongs to IDFC First Bank Limited's ULHASNAGAR BRANCH branch, located at GROUND FLOOR SHOP NO 1 2 KONARK BUSINESS CENTRE UNIT NO 5 SHEET NO 38 CTS NO… 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.