IFSC Code of Indian Bank, Panagarh Cantonment Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Indian Bank, PANAGARH CANTONMENT branch, located in PANAGARH ARMY BASE, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IDIB000P545. 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 IDIB000P545 for Indian Bank – PANAGARH CANTONMENT — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 Indian Bank's PANAGARH CANTONMENT branch, the IFSC IDIB000P545 breaks down as follows: IDIB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 00P545 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Panagarh Cantonment branch — IFSC IDIB000P545 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Panagarh Army Base, West Bengal.

Panagarh Cantonment branch overview

Located at SBI LINEB/J/1 B/J/3 PANAGARH PANAGARH ARMY CANTT PANAGARH PANAGARH ARMY BASE PANAGARH ARMY BASE PIN 713420, the Panagarh Cantonment branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDIB000P545 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 PANAGARH CANTONMENT branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000P545.

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 IDIB000P545, money simply cannot be routed to the PANAGARH CANTONMENT branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Panagarh Cantonment branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IDIB000P545 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000P545

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 IDIB000P545 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDIB000P545 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Bank's PANAGARH CANTONMENT 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 IDIB000P545.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Bank and the branch as PANAGARH CANTONMENT.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IDIB000P545

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 – PANAGARH CANTONMENT, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDIB000P545 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indian Bank – PANAGARH CANTONMENT, use IMPS. With IFSC IDIB000P545 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 Panagarh Cantonment

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 IDIB000P545:

• 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 PANAGARH CANTONMENT is still linked to IFSC IDIB000P545.

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 IDIB000P545

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 – PANAGARH CANTONMENT is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000P545. 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 IDIB000P545 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Panagarh Cantonment branch is mapped to IFSC IDIB000P545 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Indian Bank, 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 IDIB000P545.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Panagarh Cantonment branch can access most of Indian Bank'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 IDIB000P545

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Panagarh Cantonment 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 IDIB000P545 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.

How to reach the Panagarh Cantonment branch

The branch is located at SBI LINEB/J/1 B/J/3 PANAGARH PANAGARH ARMY CANTT PANAGARH PANAGARH ARMY BASE PANAGARH ARMY BASE PIN 713420, which puts it inside Panagarh Army Base, the broader Paschim Barddhaman district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Bank Panagarh Cantonment branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDIB000P545 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7979853508 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 IDIB000P545 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDIB000P545

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 Indian Bank – PANAGARH CANTONMENT, 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: IDIB000P545.
• 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.

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 Panagarh Cantonment branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDIB000P545, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000P545 for Indian Bank – PANAGARH CANTONMENT, 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.

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Summary

The IFSC code IDIB000P545 belongs to Indian Bank's PANAGARH CANTONMENT branch, located at SBI LINEB/J/1 B/J/3 PANAGARH PANAGARH ARMY CANTT PANAGARH PANAGARH ARMY BASE… in PANAGARH ARMY BASE, WEST BENGAL. 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.