IFSC Code of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited, Bihar Sharif Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's BIHAR SHARIF branch in BIHAR SHARIF, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code JSFB0003301 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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's BIHAR SHARIF branch, the IFSC JSFB0003301 breaks down as follows: JSFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 003301 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Jana Small Finance Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bihar Sharif branch in Bihar Sharif, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JSFB0003301 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at 1ST FLOOR CITY CENTRE MOH BHAROPAR,PATNA - RANCHI ROAD ANCHAL BIHARSARIF,NALANDA,803101,INDIA. It serves the Bihar Sharif region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC JSFB0003301 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Jana Small Finance Bank Limited 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 BIHAR SHARIF of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JSFB0003301 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 JSFB0003301 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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC JSFB0003301 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bihar Sharif branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JSFB0003301

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 JSFB0003301 across all three.

How to use IFSC JSFB0003301 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's BIHAR SHARIF 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC JSFB0003301.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jana Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as BIHAR SHARIF.
5. 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 BIHAR SHARIF

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's BIHAR SHARIF branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JSFB0003301 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited BIHAR SHARIF (IFSC JSFB0003301)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JSFB0003301 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BIHAR SHARIF branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bihar Sharif

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 JSFB0003301:

• 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 BIHAR SHARIF is still linked to IFSC JSFB0003301.

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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's BIHAR SHARIF branch, the IFSC JSFB0003301 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.

Account types you can open at the Bihar Sharif branch

Once you have an account at Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – BIHAR SHARIF, the IFSC JSFB0003301 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 Bihar Sharif 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 JSFB0003301

Online banking and IFSC JSFB0003301

Jana Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BIHAR SHARIF 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 JSFB0003301 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.

Reaching the branch

The Bihar Sharif branch sits at 1ST FLOOR CITY CENTRE MOH BHAROPAR,PATNA - RANCHI ROAD ANCHAL BIHARSARIF,NALANDA,803101,INDIA. If you are travelling from outside Bihar Sharif, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 JSFB0003301 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JSFB0003301

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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – BIHAR SHARIF, 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: JSFB0003301.
• 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.

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 Bihar Sharif branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JSFB0003301, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC JSFB0003301 for Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – BIHAR SHARIF, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: JSFB0003301 is the IFSC code of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited, BIHAR SHARIF branch, in BIHAR SHARIF, BIHAR. 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.