IFSC Code of Reserve Bank of India, Rbi, Imphal Branch, Manipur

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Reserve Bank of India, RBI, IMPHAL branch in IMPHAL, MANIPUR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is RBIS0IMPA01. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the RBI, IMPHAL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL is RBIS0IMPA01. The first four letters RBIS are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters IMPA01 map to this branch in IMPHAL, MANIPUR.

Bank profile

Reserve Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Rbi, Imphal branch — IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Imphal, Manipur.

About this branch

The branch is located at OPP. MANIPUR LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, LILASHING, KHONGNANGKHONG. It serves the Imphal region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Reserve Bank of India. The IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Reserve Bank of India 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 RBI, IMPHAL of Reserve Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code RBIS0IMPA01 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 RBIS0IMPA01 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Reserve Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rbi, Imphal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC RBIS0IMPA01

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 RBIS0IMPA01 across all three.

NEFT to Reserve Bank of India, RBI, IMPHAL using IFSC RBIS0IMPA01

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 RBIS0IMPA01, and confirm that the system picks up Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC RBIS0IMPA01

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 Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Reserve Bank of India RBI, IMPHAL (IFSC RBIS0IMPA01)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RBI, IMPHAL branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Rbi, Imphal

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 RBIS0IMPA01:

• 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 RBI, IMPHAL is still linked to IFSC RBIS0IMPA01.

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 RBIS0IMPA01

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 Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL is still mapped to IFSC RBIS0IMPA01. 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 RBIS0IMPA01 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Rbi, Imphal branch

Once you have an account at Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL, the IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 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 Rbi, Imphal branch can access most of Reserve Bank of India'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 RBIS0IMPA01

Online banking and IFSC RBIS0IMPA01

Reserve Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RBI, IMPHAL 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 RBIS0IMPA01 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.

Reaching the branch

The Rbi, Imphal branch sits at OPP. MANIPUR LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, LILASHING, KHONGNANGKHONG. If you are travelling from outside Imphal, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 385-2411565 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 RBIS0IMPA01 and your account number.

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 Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL:

• The IFSC is exactly RBIS0IMPA01 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Reserve Bank of India as the bank name and RBI, IMPHAL 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.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Rbi, Imphal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC RBIS0IMPA01, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC RBIS0IMPA01 for Reserve Bank of India – RBI, IMPHAL, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: RBIS0IMPA01 is the IFSC code of Reserve Bank of India, RBI, IMPHAL branch, in IMPHAL, MANIPUR. 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.