IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Ogb -Babandha Branch, Odisha

Below are the complete branch details for Indian Overseas Bank, OGB -BABANDHA branch, located in BABANDHA, ODISHA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IOBA0GB0508. 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 IOBA0GB0508 for Indian Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Indian Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA is IOBA0GB0508. The first four letters IOBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters GB0508 map to this branch in BABANDHA, ODISHA.

About the bank

Indian Overseas Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ogb -Babandha branch in Babandha, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IOBA0GB0508 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at AT/PO.BABANDHAPIN.759019. It serves the Babandha region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Indian Overseas Bank. The IFSC IOBA0GB0508 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Indian Overseas Bank 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 OGB -BABANDHA of Indian Overseas Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IOBA0GB0508 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 IOBA0GB0508 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Indian Overseas Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IOBA0GB0508 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ogb -Babandha branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0GB0508

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 IOBA0GB0508 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, OGB -BABANDHA using IFSC IOBA0GB0508

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 IOBA0GB0508, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to OGB -BABANDHA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's OGB -BABANDHA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0GB0508 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indian Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA, use IMPS. With IFSC IOBA0GB0508 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 Ogb -Babandha

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 IOBA0GB0508:

• 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 OGB -BABANDHA is still linked to IFSC IOBA0GB0508.

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 IOBA0GB0508

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 Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0GB0508. 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 IOBA0GB0508 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Ogb -Babandha branch

Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA, the IFSC IOBA0GB0508 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 Ogb -Babandha 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 IOBA0GB0508

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ogb -Babandha 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 IOBA0GB0508 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 Ogb -Babandha branch

The branch is located at AT/PO.BABANDHAPIN.759019, which puts it inside Babandha, the broader Dhenkanal district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank Ogb -Babandha branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0GB0508 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 IOBA0GB0508 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IOBA0GB0508

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 Overseas Bank – OGB -BABANDHA, 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: IOBA0GB0508.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ogb -Babandha 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 IOBA0GB0508 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC IOBA0GB0508 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 IOBA0GB0508 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.

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Final notes

To recap: IOBA0GB0508 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, OGB -BABANDHA branch, in BABANDHA, ODISHA. 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.