Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Overseas Bank's JODA branch in KEONJHAR, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code IOBA0002621 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 JODA branch, the IFSC IOBA0002621 breaks down as follows: IOBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002621 identifies this particular branch.
Bank profile
Indian Overseas Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Joda branch — IFSC IOBA0002621 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Keonjhar, Odisha.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Joda |
| IFSC Code | IOBA0002621 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | BANSPANI ROAD JODA KENDUJHAR ODISHA 758034 |
| City | Keonjhar |
| District | Keonjhar |
| State | Odisha |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Phone | 28584896 |
Joda branch overview
Located at BANSPANI ROAD JODA KENDUJHAR ODISHA 758034, the Joda branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IOBA0002621 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 JODA branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0002621.
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 IOBA0002621, money simply cannot be routed to the JODA branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Joda branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0002621 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 IOBA0002621.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Joda 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 IOBA0002621
How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0002621
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 IOBA0002621 across all three.
How to use IFSC IOBA0002621 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's JODA 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 IOBA0002621.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as JODA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IOBA0002621
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 – JODA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IOBA0002621 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indian Overseas Bank – JODA, use IMPS. With IFSC IOBA0002621 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 Joda
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 IOBA0002621:
- 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 JODA is still linked to IFSC IOBA0002621.
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 IOBA0002621
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 – JODA is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0002621. 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 IOBA0002621 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Joda 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 IOBA0002621 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.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Joda branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IOBA0002621 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 – JODA:
- The IFSC is exactly IOBA0002621 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 JODA 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 Joda branch sits at BANSPANI ROAD JODA KENDUJHAR ODISHA 758034. If you are travelling from outside Keonjhar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-28584896 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 IOBA0002621 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IOBA0002621 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 IOBA0002621 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 44-28584896.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Joda branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IOBA0002621, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Indian Overseas BankJoda Branch
BANSPANI ROAD JODA KENDUJHAR ODISHA 758034
Keonjhar, Odisha
Phone: 44-28584896
IFSC: IOBA0002621
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank Joda branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, Joda branch is IOBA0002621. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Joda branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC IOBA0002621 the same for all accounts at Joda branch?
Yes. The IFSC IOBA0002621 is shared by every account held at Indian Overseas Bank's Joda branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC IOBA0002621 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IOBA0002621 to send funds instantly.
Where is Indian Overseas Bank Joda branch located?
Indian Overseas Bank's Joda branch is located at BANSPANI ROAD JODA KENDUJHAR ODISHA 758034, Keonjhar, Odisha.
Does Indian Overseas Bank Joda branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 44-28584896 to confirm.
What is the phone number of Indian Overseas Bank Joda branch?
You can reach the branch at 44-28584896 during regular banking hours.
Summary
The IFSC code IOBA0002621 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank's JODA branch, located at BANSPANI ROAD JODA KENDUJHAR ODISHA 758034 in KEONJHAR, ODISHA. 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.


