IFSC Code of RBL Bank Limited, Ghotawade Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to RBL Bank Limited's GHOTAWADE branch in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code RATN0000029 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 RBL Bank Limited – GHOTAWADE is RATN0000029. The first four letters RATN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000029 map to this branch in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

RBL Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ghotawade branch in Kolhapur, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code RATN0000029 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at THE RATNAKAR BANK LTD,BAPU DONGALE BUILDING, MAIN ROAD,AT GHIOTAWADE,POST. KAULAV.TAL. RADHANAGRI, DIST. KOLHAPUR,GHOTAWADE 416211. 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 RATN0000029 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 GHOTAWADE branch came to be assigned the code RATN0000029.

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 RATN0000029, money simply cannot be routed to the GHOTAWADE branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC RATN0000029

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 RATN0000029 across all three.

NEFT to RBL Bank Limited, GHOTAWADE using IFSC RATN0000029

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC RATN0000029, and confirm that the system picks up RBL Bank Limited – GHOTAWADE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to GHOTAWADE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at RBL Bank Limited's GHOTAWADE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC RATN0000029 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 – GHOTAWADE, use IMPS. With IFSC RATN0000029 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 Ghotawade

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 RATN0000029:

• 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 GHOTAWADE is still linked to IFSC RATN0000029.

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 RATN0000029

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 – GHOTAWADE is still mapped to IFSC RATN0000029. 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 RATN0000029 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Ghotawade branch is mapped to IFSC RATN0000029 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 RATN0000029.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ghotawade 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 RATN0000029

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ghotawade branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC RATN0000029 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC RATN0000029

RBL Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GHOTAWADE 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 RATN0000029 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.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to RBL Bank Limited – GHOTAWADE:

• The IFSC is exactly RATN0000029 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills RBL Bank Limited as the bank name and GHOTAWADE as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Ghotawade branch

The branch is located at THE RATNAKAR BANK LTD,BAPU DONGALE BUILDING, MAIN ROAD,AT GHIOTAWADE,POST. KAULAV.TAL. RADHANAGRI, DIST. KOLHAPUR,GHOTAWADE 416211, which puts it inside Kolhapur, the broader Kolhapur district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “RBL Bank Limited Ghotawade branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC RATN0000029 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 RATN0000029 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC RATN0000029 for RBL Bank Limited – GHOTAWADE, 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 Ghotawade 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 RATN0000029 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: RATN0000029 is the IFSC code of RBL Bank Limited, GHOTAWADE 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.