IFSC Code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, Barpeta Town Branch, Assam

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's BARPETA TOWN branch in BARPETA TOWN, ASSAM. The branch's IFSC code NESF0000025 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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BARPETA TOWN is NESF0000025. The first four letters NESF are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000025 map to this branch in BARPETA TOWN, ASSAM.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Slice Small Finance Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Barpeta Town branch — IFSC NESF0000025 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Barpeta Town, Assam.

About the Barpeta Town branch

The Barpeta Town branch of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at NEAR OLD BUS STAND SONA LODGE BARPETA SARBANANDA PATH POAND PS BARPETA DISTRICT BARPETA ASSAM PIN 781301. 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 NESF0000025 is used.

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 BARPETA TOWN of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NESF0000025 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 NESF0000025 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 NESF0000025

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 NESF0000025 across all three.

How to use IFSC NESF0000025 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's BARPETA TOWN 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC NESF0000025.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Slice Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as BARPETA TOWN.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC NESF0000025

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 – BARPETA TOWN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NESF0000025 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited BARPETA TOWN (IFSC NESF0000025)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC NESF0000025 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BARPETA TOWN branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC NESF0000025 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BARPETA TOWN, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Barpeta Town branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

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 BARPETA TOWN branch, the IFSC NESF0000025 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.

Account types you can open at the Barpeta Town branch

Once you have an account at Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BARPETA TOWN, the IFSC NESF0000025 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.

Banking services available

The Barpeta Town 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 NESF0000025

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Barpeta Town branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC NESF0000025 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Barpeta Town 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 NESF0000025 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 NESF0000025

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 – BARPETA TOWN, 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: NESF0000025.
• 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 Barpeta Town branch sits at NEAR OLD BUS STAND SONA LODGE BARPETA SARBANANDA PATH POAND PS BARPETA DISTRICT BARPETA ASSAM PIN 781301. If you are travelling from outside Barpeta Town, 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 NESF0000025 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC NESF0000025 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BARPETA TOWN, 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 Barpeta Town 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 NESF0000025 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: NESF0000025 is the IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, BARPETA TOWN branch, in BARPETA TOWN, ASSAM. 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.