IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Narrah Makurgram Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch in BANKURA, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IOBA0002508. 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 NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IOBA0002508 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.

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 – NARRAH MAKURGRAM is IOBA0002508. The first four letters IOBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002508 map to this branch in BANKURA, WEST BENGAL.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Indian Overseas Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Narrah Makurgram branch — IFSC IOBA0002508 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bankura, West Bengal.

Narrah Makurgram branch overview

Located at MAKURGRAM VILLAGE NARRAH POST BANKURA DIST WEST BENGAL, the Narrah Makurgram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IOBA0002508 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 Overseas Bank's NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0002508.

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 IOBA0002508, money simply cannot be routed to the NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0002508

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 IOBA0002508 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, NARRAH MAKURGRAM using IFSC IOBA0002508

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 IOBA0002508, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – NARRAH MAKURGRAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NARRAH MAKURGRAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0002508 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank NARRAH MAKURGRAM (IFSC IOBA0002508)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0002508 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Narrah Makurgram

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 IOBA0002508:

• 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 NARRAH MAKURGRAM is still linked to IFSC IOBA0002508.

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 Indian Overseas Bank's NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch, the IFSC IOBA0002508 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 Narrah Makurgram branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0002508 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Indian Overseas 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 IOBA0002508.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Narrah Makurgram branch can access most of Indian Overseas 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 IOBA0002508

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 IOBA0002508 and the account number together uniquely identify the Narrah Makurgram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0002508

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NARRAH MAKURGRAM 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 IOBA0002508 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 Overseas Bank – NARRAH MAKURGRAM:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0002508 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Indian Overseas Bank as the bank name and NARRAH MAKURGRAM 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.

How to reach the Narrah Makurgram branch

The branch is located at MAKURGRAM VILLAGE NARRAH POST BANKURA DIST WEST BENGAL, which puts it inside Bankura, the broader Bankura district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank Narrah Makurgram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0002508 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 264277 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 IOBA0002508 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0002508 for Indian Overseas Bank – NARRAH MAKURGRAM, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Narrah Makurgram 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 IOBA0002508 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0002508 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, NARRAH MAKURGRAM branch, in BANKURA, WEST BENGAL. 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.