Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Overseas Bank's SECTOR FARIDABAD branch in FARIDABAD, HARYANA. The branch's IFSC code IOBA0001834 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.
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 Overseas Bank's SECTOR FARIDABAD branch, the IFSC IOBA0001834 breaks down as follows: IOBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001834 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Indian Overseas Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Sector Faridabad branch in Faridabad, Haryana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IOBA0001834 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sector Faridabad |
| IFSC Code | IOBA0001834 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SCF,114,115,HUDA,MARKET,SECTOR,28,FARIDABAD,PIN,121008 |
| City | Faridabad |
| District | Faridabad |
| State | Haryana |
| Phone | 226126 |
About this branch
The branch is located at SCF,114,115,HUDA,MARKET,SECTOR,28,FARIDABAD,PIN,121008. It serves the Faridabad 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 IOBA0001834 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 SECTOR FARIDABAD of Indian Overseas Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IOBA0001834 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 IOBA0001834 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Sector Faridabad branch
Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – SECTOR FARIDABAD, the IFSC IOBA0001834 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Sector Faridabad 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 IOBA0001834
How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0001834
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 IOBA0001834 across all three.
How to use IFSC IOBA0001834 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's SECTOR FARIDABAD 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IOBA0001834.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as SECTOR FARIDABAD.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IOBA0001834
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 Overseas Bank – SECTOR FARIDABAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IOBA0001834 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank SECTOR FARIDABAD (IFSC IOBA0001834)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0001834 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SECTOR FARIDABAD branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sector Faridabad
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 IOBA0001834:
- 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 SECTOR FARIDABAD is still linked to IFSC IOBA0001834.
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 IOBA0001834
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 – SECTOR FARIDABAD is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0001834. 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 IOBA0001834 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC IOBA0001834
Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SECTOR FARIDABAD 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 IOBA0001834 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.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Sector Faridabad branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IOBA0001834 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
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 – SECTOR FARIDABAD:
- The IFSC is exactly IOBA0001834 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 SECTOR FARIDABAD 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 Sector Faridabad branch
The branch is located at SCF,114,115,HUDA,MARKET,SECTOR,28,FARIDABAD,PIN,121008, which puts it inside Faridabad, the broader Faridabad district, and the state of Haryana. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank Sector Faridabad branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0001834 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 226126 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 IOBA0001834 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0001834 for Indian Overseas Bank – SECTOR FARIDABAD, 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 Sector Faridabad 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 IOBA0001834 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Indian Overseas BankSector Faridabad Branch
SCF,114,115,HUDA,MARKET,SECTOR,28,FARIDABAD,PIN,121008
Faridabad, Haryana
Phone: 226126
IFSC: IOBA0001834
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC IOBA0001834 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IOBA0001834 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Sector Faridabad branch but serve different purposes.
Does Indian Overseas Bank Sector Faridabad branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 226126 to confirm.
Where is Indian Overseas Bank Sector Faridabad branch located?
Indian Overseas Bank's Sector Faridabad branch is located at SCF,114,115,HUDA,MARKET,SECTOR,28,FARIDABAD,PIN,121008, Faridabad, Haryana.
Is IFSC IOBA0001834 the same for all accounts at Sector Faridabad branch?
Yes. The IFSC IOBA0001834 is shared by every account held at Indian Overseas Bank's Sector Faridabad branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add Indian Overseas Bank Sector Faridabad as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IOBA0001834, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC IOBA0001834 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IOBA0001834 to send funds instantly.
What is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank Sector Faridabad branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, Sector Faridabad branch is IOBA0001834. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code IOBA0001834 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank's SECTOR FARIDABAD branch, located at SCF,114,115,HUDA,MARKET,SECTOR,28,FARIDABAD,PIN,121008 in FARIDABAD, HARYANA. 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.


