Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to RBL Bank Limited's BORPADALE branch in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code RATN0000049 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, RATN0000049 is the IFSC of RBL Bank Limited's BORPADALE branch. The format is fixed: RATN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000049 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | RBL Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Borpadale |
| IFSC Code | RATN0000049 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | THE RATNAKAR BANK LTD,A/P BORPADALE.TALUKA PANHALA, DIST. KOLHAPUR |
| City | Kolhapur |
| District | Kolhapur |
| State | Maharashtra |
About the bank
RBL Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Borpadale branch in Kolhapur, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code RATN0000049 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at THE RATNAKAR BANK LTD,A/P BORPADALE.TALUKA PANHALA, DIST. KOLHAPUR. It serves the Kolhapur 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 RATN0000049 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 BORPADALE branch came to be assigned the code RATN0000049.
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 RATN0000049, money simply cannot be routed to the BORPADALE branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC RATN0000049
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 RATN0000049 across all three.
How to use IFSC RATN0000049 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to RBL Bank Limited's BORPADALE 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 RATN0000049.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as RBL Bank Limited and the branch as BORPADALE.
- 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 BORPADALE
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at RBL Bank Limited's BORPADALE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC RATN0000049 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to RBL Bank Limited BORPADALE (IFSC RATN0000049)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC RATN0000049 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BORPADALE branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Borpadale
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 RATN0000049:
- 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 BORPADALE is still linked to IFSC RATN0000049.
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 RATN0000049
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 RBL Bank Limited – BORPADALE is still mapped to IFSC RATN0000049. 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 RATN0000049 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Borpadale branch is mapped to IFSC RATN0000049 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 RATN0000049.
Banking services available
The Borpadale 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 RATN0000049
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 RATN0000049 and the account number together uniquely identify the Borpadale branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Borpadale 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 RATN0000049 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC RATN0000049
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 – BORPADALE, 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:
RATN0000049. - 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 Borpadale branch
The branch is located at THE RATNAKAR BANK LTD,A/P BORPADALE.TALUKA PANHALA, DIST. KOLHAPUR, which puts it inside Kolhapur, the broader Kolhapur district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “RBL Bank Limited Borpadale branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC RATN0000049 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 RATN0000049 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC RATN0000049 for RBL Bank Limited – BORPADALE, 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 Borpadale 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 RATN0000049 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
RBL Bank LimitedBorpadale Branch
THE RATNAKAR BANK LTD,A/P BORPADALE.TALUKA PANHALA, DIST. KOLHAPUR
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: RATN0000049
Frequently asked questions
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 Borpadale branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of RBL Bank Limited Borpadale branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of RBL Bank Limited Borpadale branch?
The IFSC code of RBL Bank Limited, Borpadale branch is RATN0000049. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC RATN0000049 the same for all accounts at Borpadale branch?
Yes. The IFSC RATN0000049 is shared by every account held at RBL Bank Limited's Borpadale branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using RATN0000049 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to RBL Bank Limited – Borpadale reflect within 30 minutes.
Does RBL Bank Limited Borpadale branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
How do I add RBL Bank Limited Borpadale as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC RATN0000049, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: RATN0000049 is the IFSC code of RBL Bank Limited, BORPADALE branch, in KOLHAPUR, 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.


