IFSC Code of RBL Bank Limited, Gariahat - Kolkata Branch, West Bengal

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to RBL Bank Limited's GARIAHAT - KOLKATA branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The branch's IFSC code RATN0000196 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, RATN0000196 is the IFSC of RBL Bank Limited's GARIAHAT - KOLKATA branch. The format is fixed: RATN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000196 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About RBL Bank Limited

RBL Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Gariahat - Kolkata branch in Kolkata. 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, RATN0000196.

About the Gariahat - Kolkata branch

The Gariahat - Kolkata branch of RBL Bank Limited is situated at RBL BANK LTD., 9/3A, GARIAHAT ROAD, GROUND FLOOR, KOLKATA - 700019.. 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 RATN0000196 is used.

Why every RBL 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 GARIAHAT - KOLKATA of RBL Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code RATN0000196 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 RATN0000196 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC RATN0000196

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 RATN0000196 across all three.

NEFT to RBL Bank Limited, GARIAHAT - KOLKATA using IFSC RATN0000196

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 RATN0000196, and confirm that the system picks up RBL Bank Limited – GARIAHAT - KOLKATA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC RATN0000196

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to RBL Bank Limited – GARIAHAT - KOLKATA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC RATN0000196 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to RBL Bank Limited GARIAHAT - KOLKATA (IFSC RATN0000196)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC RATN0000196 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GARIAHAT - KOLKATA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gariahat - Kolkata

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 RATN0000196:

• 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 GARIAHAT - KOLKATA is still linked to IFSC RATN0000196.

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 RATN0000196

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 – GARIAHAT - KOLKATA is still mapped to IFSC RATN0000196. 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 RATN0000196 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Gariahat - Kolkata branch is mapped to IFSC RATN0000196 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 RATN0000196.

Banking services available

The Gariahat - Kolkata branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-61156300.

• 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 RATN0000196

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 RATN0000196 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gariahat - Kolkata branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC RATN0000196

RBL Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GARIAHAT - KOLKATA 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 RATN0000196 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC RATN0000196

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 – GARIAHAT - KOLKATA, 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: RATN0000196.
• 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 Gariahat - Kolkata branch sits at RBL BANK LTD., 9/3A, GARIAHAT ROAD, GROUND FLOOR, KOLKATA - 700019.. If you are travelling from outside Kolkata, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 22-61156300 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 RATN0000196 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC RATN0000196 for RBL Bank Limited – GARIAHAT - KOLKATA, 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 Gariahat - Kolkata 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 RATN0000196 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code RATN0000196 belongs to RBL Bank Limited's GARIAHAT - KOLKATA branch, located at RBL BANK LTD., 9/3A, GARIAHAT ROAD, GROUND FLOOR, KOLKATA - 700019. in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.