Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indusind Bank's RETHARE KHURD branch in SATARA, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code INDB0000981 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, INDB0000981 is the IFSC of Indusind Bank's RETHARE KHURD branch. The format is fixed: INDB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000981 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indusind Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Rethare Khurd |
| IFSC Code | INDB0000981 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND FLOOR CO KRLEDARLING VIKAS SEVA SOCIETY A P RETHARE KHURD TAL KARAD, DIST SATARA |
| City | Satara |
| District | Satara |
| State | Maharashtra |
| STD Code | 2164 |
| Phone | 656512 |
About Indusind Bank
Indusind Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Rethare Khurd branch in Satara. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, INDB0000981.
About the Rethare Khurd branch
The Rethare Khurd branch of Indusind Bank is situated at GROUND FLOOR CO KRLEDARLING VIKAS SEVA SOCIETY A P RETHARE KHURD TAL KARAD, DIST SATARA. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code INDB0000981 is used.
Why every Indusind 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 RETHARE KHURD of Indusind Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code INDB0000981 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 INDB0000981 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC INDB0000981
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 INDB0000981 across all three.
How to use IFSC INDB0000981 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indusind Bank's RETHARE KHURD 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 INDB0000981.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indusind Bank and the branch as RETHARE KHURD.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to RETHARE KHURD
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indusind Bank's RETHARE KHURD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC INDB0000981 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indusind Bank – RETHARE KHURD, use IMPS. With IFSC INDB0000981 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 Rethare Khurd
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 INDB0000981:
- 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 RETHARE KHURD is still linked to IFSC INDB0000981.
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 Indusind Bank's RETHARE KHURD branch, the IFSC INDB0000981 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 Rethare Khurd branch is mapped to IFSC INDB0000981 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Indusind 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 INDB0000981.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Rethare Khurd branch can access most of Indusind 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 INDB0000981
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Indusind Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC INDB0000981 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rethare Khurd branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC INDB0000981
Indusind Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RETHARE KHURD 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 INDB0000981 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC INDB0000981
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 Indusind Bank – RETHARE KHURD, 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:
INDB0000981. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Rethare Khurd branch sits at GROUND FLOOR CO KRLEDARLING VIKAS SEVA SOCIETY A P RETHARE KHURD TAL KARAD, DIST SATARA. If you are travelling from outside Satara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2164-656512 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 INDB0000981 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC INDB0000981 for Indusind Bank – RETHARE KHURD, 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 Rethare Khurd 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 INDB0000981 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Indusind BankRethare Khurd Branch
GROUND FLOOR CO KRLEDARLING VIKAS SEVA SOCIETY A P RETHARE KHURD TAL KARAD, DIST SATARA
Satara, Maharashtra
Phone: 2164-656512
IFSC: INDB0000981
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC INDB0000981 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC INDB0000981 to send funds instantly.
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 Rethare Khurd branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Indusind Bank Rethare Khurd branch?
The IFSC code of Indusind Bank, Rethare Khurd branch is INDB0000981. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using INDB0000981 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Indusind Bank – Rethare Khurd reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC INDB0000981 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC INDB0000981 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Does Indusind Bank Rethare Khurd branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 2164-656512 to confirm.
What is the phone number of Indusind Bank Rethare Khurd branch?
You can reach the branch at 2164-656512 during regular banking hours.
Final notes
To recap: INDB0000981 is the IFSC code of Indusind Bank, RETHARE KHURD branch, in SATARA, MAHARASHTRA. 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.


