IFSC Code of RBL Bank Limited, Banashankari Branch Branch, Karnataka

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for RBL Bank Limited, BANASHANKARI BRANCH branch in BENGALURU. The 11-digit IFSC RATN0000288 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with RBL Bank Limited at the BANASHANKARI BRANCH location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 RBL Bank Limited – BANASHANKARI BRANCH is RATN0000288. The first four letters RATN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000288 map to this branch in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA.

About RBL Bank Limited

RBL Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Banashankari Branch branch in Bengaluru. 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, RATN0000288.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 108, GROUND FLOOR, 100 FT. RING ROAD, BSK 3RD STAGE, KATHRIGUPPE,BANGALORE-560085. It serves the Bengaluru region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of RBL Bank Limited. The IFSC RATN0000288 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 RBL Bank Limited's BANASHANKARI BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code RATN0000288.

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 RATN0000288, money simply cannot be routed to the BANASHANKARI BRANCH branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Banashankari Branch branch is mapped to IFSC RATN0000288 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of RBL Bank Limited, 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 RATN0000288.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Banashankari Branch branch can access most of RBL 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 RATN0000288

How to transfer money using IFSC RATN0000288

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 RATN0000288 across all three.

How to use IFSC RATN0000288 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to RBL Bank Limited's BANASHANKARI BRANCH 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 RATN0000288.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as RBL Bank Limited and the branch as BANASHANKARI BRANCH.
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 BANASHANKARI BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at RBL Bank Limited's BANASHANKARI BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC RATN0000288 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to RBL Bank Limited – BANASHANKARI BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC RATN0000288 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 Banashankari Branch

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 RATN0000288:

• 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 BANASHANKARI BRANCH is still linked to IFSC RATN0000288.

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 RBL Bank Limited's BANASHANKARI BRANCH branch, the IFSC RATN0000288 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Banashankari Branch 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 RATN0000288 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 code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by RBL Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC RATN0000288 and the account number together uniquely identify the Banashankari Branch 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 RATN0000288

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 RBL Bank Limited – BANASHANKARI BRANCH, 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: RATN0000288.
• 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 Banashankari Branch branch sits at 108, GROUND FLOOR, 100 FT. RING ROAD, BSK 3RD STAGE, KATHRIGUPPE,BANGALORE-560085. If you are travelling from outside Bengaluru, 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 RATN0000288 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC RATN0000288 for RBL Bank Limited – BANASHANKARI BRANCH, 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 Banashankari Branch 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 RATN0000288 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code RATN0000288 belongs to RBL Bank Limited's BANASHANKARI BRANCH branch, located at 108, GROUND FLOOR, 100 FT. RING ROAD, BSK 3RD STAGE,… in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA. 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.