Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Bank's PATNAGARH branch in BLOCK CHOWK, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code IDIB000P617 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, IDIB000P617 is the IFSC of Indian Bank's PATNAGARH branch. The format is fixed: IDIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 00P617 = branch identifier.
About the bank
Indian Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Patnagarh branch in Block Chowk, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IDIB000P617 for all electronic settlement.
About the Patnagarh branch
The Patnagarh branch of Indian Bank is situated at BLOCK CHHAK PATNAGARH DIST BOLANGIR ORISSA MAIN ROAD BLOCK CHOWK PATNAGARH PIN 767025. 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 IDIB000P617 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Patnagarh |
| IFSC Code | IDIB000P617 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | BLOCK CHHAK PATNAGARH DIST BOLANGIR ORISSA MAIN ROAD BLOCK CHOWK PATNAGARH PIN 767025 |
| City | Block Chowk |
| District | Balangir |
| State | Odisha |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 7008181952 |
The role of IFSC in India's payments network
India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Indian Bank's PATNAGARH branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000P617.
Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC IDIB000P617, money simply cannot be routed to the PATNAGARH branch electronically.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Indian Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IDIB000P617 and the account number together uniquely identify the Patnagarh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000P617
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 IDIB000P617 across all three.
NEFT to Indian Bank, PATNAGARH using IFSC IDIB000P617
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 IDIB000P617, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Bank – PATNAGARH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IDIB000P617
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 Indian Bank – PATNAGARH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDIB000P617 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Indian Bank PATNAGARH (IFSC IDIB000P617)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDIB000P617 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PATNAGARH branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Patnagarh
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 IDIB000P617:
- 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 PATNAGARH is still linked to IFSC IDIB000P617.
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.
UPI payments and IFSC IDIB000P617
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 Indian Bank – PATNAGARH is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000P617. 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 IDIB000P617 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Patnagarh branch
Once you have an account at Indian Bank – PATNAGARH, the IFSC IDIB000P617 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 Patnagarh branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-7008181952.
- 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 IDIB000P617
Online banking and IFSC IDIB000P617
Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PATNAGARH 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 IDIB000P617 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.
How to reach the Patnagarh branch
The branch is located at BLOCK CHHAK PATNAGARH DIST BOLANGIR ORISSA MAIN ROAD BLOCK CHOWK PATNAGARH PIN 767025, which puts it inside Block Chowk, the broader Balangir district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Bank Patnagarh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDIB000P617 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7008181952 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 IDIB000P617 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 Indian Bank – PATNAGARH:
- The IFSC is exactly IDIB000P617 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills Indian Bank as the bank name and PATNAGARH 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.
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 Patnagarh branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDIB000P617, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000P617 for Indian Bank – PATNAGARH, 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
Indian BankPatnagarh Branch
BLOCK CHHAK PATNAGARH DIST BOLANGIR ORISSA MAIN ROAD BLOCK CHOWK PATNAGARH PIN 767025
Block Chowk, Odisha
Phone: 91-7008181952
IFSC: IDIB000P617
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of Indian Bank Patnagarh branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Bank, Patnagarh branch is IDIB000P617. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IDIB000P617 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Indian Bank – Patnagarh reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add Indian Bank Patnagarh as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IDIB000P617, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Indian Bank Patnagarh branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-7008181952 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC IDIB000P617 the same for all accounts at Patnagarh branch?
Yes. The IFSC IDIB000P617 is shared by every account held at Indian Bank's Patnagarh branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is Indian Bank Patnagarh branch located?
Indian Bank's Patnagarh branch is located at BLOCK CHHAK PATNAGARH DIST BOLANGIR ORISSA MAIN ROAD BLOCK CHOWK PATNAGARH PIN 767025, Block Chowk, Odisha.
Summary
The IFSC code IDIB000P617 belongs to Indian Bank's PATNAGARH branch, located at BLOCK CHHAK PATNAGARH DIST BOLANGIR ORISSA MAIN ROAD BLOCK CHOWK PATNAGARH … in BLOCK CHOWK, ODISHA. 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.
