IFSC Code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, Alipurduar Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, ALIPURDUAR branch in ALIPURDUAR, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is NESF0000189. 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 ALIPURDUAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC NESF0000189 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's ALIPURDUAR branch, the IFSC NESF0000189 breaks down as follows: NESF identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000189 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Slice Small Finance Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Alipurduar branch — IFSC NESF0000189 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Alipurduar, West Bengal.

Branch details at a glance

Alipurduar branch overview

Located at ALIPURDUAR,WARD NO -7,G.F ROAD( OPP.DOARS MOUNTAIN HOTEL),P.O - ALIPURDUAR,P.SALIPURDUAR, the Alipurduar branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC NESF0000189 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every Slice Small Finance 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 ALIPURDUAR of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NESF0000189 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 NESF0000189 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Alipurduar branch is mapped to IFSC NESF0000189 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Slice Small Finance 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 NESF0000189.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Alipurduar branch can access most of Slice Small Finance 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 NESF0000189

How to transfer money using IFSC NESF0000189

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 NESF0000189 across all three.

NEFT to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, ALIPURDUAR using IFSC NESF0000189

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 NESF0000189, and confirm that the system picks up Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – ALIPURDUAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC NESF0000189

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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – ALIPURDUAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NESF0000189 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – ALIPURDUAR, use IMPS. With IFSC NESF0000189 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 Alipurduar

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 NESF0000189:

• 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 ALIPURDUAR is still linked to IFSC NESF0000189.

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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's ALIPURDUAR branch, the IFSC NESF0000189 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.

Online banking and IFSC NESF0000189

Slice Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ALIPURDUAR 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 NESF0000189 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.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Slice Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC NESF0000189 and the account number together uniquely identify the Alipurduar 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 NESF0000189

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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – ALIPURDUAR, 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: NESF0000189.
• 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 Alipurduar branch sits at ALIPURDUAR,WARD NO -7,G.F ROAD( OPP.DOARS MOUNTAIN HOTEL),P.O - ALIPURDUAR,P.SALIPURDUAR. If you are travelling from outside Alipurduar, 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 NESF0000189 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC NESF0000189 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm NESF0000189 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Alipurduar 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 NESF0000189 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code NESF0000189 belongs to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's ALIPURDUAR branch, located at ALIPURDUAR,WARD NO -7,G.F ROAD( OPP.DOARS MOUNTAIN HOTEL),P.O -… in ALIPURDUAR, 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.