IFSC Code of Indian Bank, North Guwahati Branch, Assam

Below are the complete branch details for Indian Bank, NORTH GUWAHATI branch, located in GUWAHATI, ASSAM. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IDIB000N179. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case IDIB000N179 for Indian Bank – NORTH GUWAHATI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, IDIB000N179 is the IFSC of Indian Bank's NORTH GUWAHATI branch. The format is fixed: IDIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 00N179 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The North Guwahati branch — IFSC IDIB000N179 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Guwahati, Assam.

North Guwahati branch overview

Located at ABYOYPUR PO COLLAGE NAGAR PS-CHANGSARI DIST. KAMRUP 781031, the North Guwahati branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDIB000N179 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 NORTH GUWAHATI branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000N179.

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 IDIB000N179, money simply cannot be routed to the NORTH GUWAHATI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000N179

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 IDIB000N179 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Bank, NORTH GUWAHATI using IFSC IDIB000N179

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 IDIB000N179, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Bank – NORTH GUWAHATI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NORTH GUWAHATI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Bank's NORTH GUWAHATI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDIB000N179 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Bank NORTH GUWAHATI (IFSC IDIB000N179)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDIB000N179 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NORTH GUWAHATI branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC IDIB000N179 for Indian Bank – NORTH GUWAHATI, 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 North Guwahati 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 IDIB000N179

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 – NORTH GUWAHATI is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000N179. 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 IDIB000N179 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the North Guwahati branch

Once you have an account at Indian Bank – NORTH GUWAHATI, the IFSC IDIB000N179 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 North Guwahati branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9508411002.

• 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 IDIB000N179

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 IDIB000N179 and the account number together uniquely identify the North Guwahati branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IDIB000N179

Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NORTH GUWAHATI 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 IDIB000N179 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.

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 – NORTH GUWAHATI:

• The IFSC is exactly IDIB000N179 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 NORTH GUWAHATI 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 North Guwahati branch sits at ABYOYPUR PO COLLAGE NAGAR PS-CHANGSARI DIST. KAMRUP 781031. If you are travelling from outside Guwahati, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9508411002 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 IDIB000N179 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000N179 for Indian Bank – NORTH GUWAHATI, 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 North Guwahati branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDIB000N179, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: IDIB000N179 is the IFSC code of Indian Bank, NORTH GUWAHATI branch, in GUWAHATI, ASSAM. 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.