Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's YAVATMAL branch in YAVATMAL, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code JSFB0003186 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.
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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – YAVATMAL is JSFB0003186. The first four letters JSFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 003186 map to this branch in YAVATMAL, MAHARASHTRA.
About Jana Small Finance Bank Limited
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Yavatmal branch in Yavatmal. 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, JSFB0003186.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Jana Small Finance Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Yavatmal |
| IFSC Code | JSFB0003186 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD,PLOT NO.17,WADGAON ROAD,YAWATMAL -445001 |
| City | Yavatmal |
| District | Yavatmal |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Phone | 7447423957 |
About the Yavatmal branch
The Yavatmal branch of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD,PLOT NO.17,WADGAON ROAD,YAWATMAL -445001. 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 JSFB0003186 is used.
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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's YAVATMAL branch came to be assigned the code JSFB0003186.
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 JSFB0003186, money simply cannot be routed to the YAVATMAL branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Yavatmal branch
Once you have an account at Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – YAVATMAL, the IFSC JSFB0003186 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 Yavatmal branch can access most of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited'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 JSFB0003186
How to transfer money using IFSC JSFB0003186
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 JSFB0003186 across all three.
How to use IFSC JSFB0003186 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 YAVATMAL 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 JSFB0003186.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jana Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as YAVATMAL.
- 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 YAVATMAL
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's YAVATMAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JSFB0003186 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited YAVATMAL (IFSC JSFB0003186)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JSFB0003186 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the YAVATMAL branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Yavatmal
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 JSFB0003186:
- 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 YAVATMAL is still linked to IFSC JSFB0003186.
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 JSFB0003186
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 Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – YAVATMAL is still mapped to IFSC JSFB0003186. 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 JSFB0003186 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC JSFB0003186
Jana Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the YAVATMAL 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 JSFB0003186 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 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 JSFB0003186 and the account number together uniquely identify the Yavatmal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JSFB0003186
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 – YAVATMAL, 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:
JSFB0003186. - 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.
How to reach the Yavatmal branch
The branch is located at JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD,PLOT NO.17,WADGAON ROAD,YAWATMAL -445001, which puts it inside Yavatmal, the broader Yavatmal district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Jana Small Finance Bank Limited Yavatmal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JSFB0003186 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 7447423957 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 JSFB0003186 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC JSFB0003186 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 JSFB0003186 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 7447423957.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Yavatmal 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 JSFB0003186 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Jana Small Finance Bank LimitedYavatmal Branch
JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD,PLOT NO.17,WADGAON ROAD,YAWATMAL -445001
Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Phone: 7447423957
IFSC: JSFB0003186
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited Yavatmal branch?
You can reach the branch at 7447423957 during regular banking hours.
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 Yavatmal branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC JSFB0003186 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC JSFB0003186 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the IFSC code of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited Yavatmal branch?
The IFSC code of Jana Small Finance Bank Limited, Yavatmal branch is JSFB0003186. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How do I add Jana Small Finance Bank Limited Yavatmal as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC JSFB0003186, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC JSFB0003186 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC JSFB0003186 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using JSFB0003186 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited – Yavatmal reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code JSFB0003186 belongs to Jana Small Finance Bank Limited's YAVATMAL branch, located at JANA SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD,PLOT NO.17,WADGAON ROAD,YAWATMAL -445001 in YAVATMAL, MAHARASHTRA. 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.


