IFSC Code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, Bongaigaon Branch, Assam

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, BONGAIGAON branch in BONGAIGAON. The 11-digit IFSC NESF0000009 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Slice Small Finance Bank Limited at the BONGAIGAON location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 BONGAIGAON branch, the IFSC NESF0000009 breaks down as follows: NESF identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000009 identifies this particular branch.

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 Bongaigaon branch — IFSC NESF0000009 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bongaigaon, Assam.

Bongaigaon branch overview

Located at OPP.DC OFFICE,NEAR E-RICKSHAW SHOWROOM,PO.BONGAIGAON PS.BONGAIGAON,DIST.BONGAIGAON-783380, the Bongaigaon branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC NESF0000009 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's BONGAIGAON branch came to be assigned the code NESF0000009.

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 NESF0000009, money simply cannot be routed to the BONGAIGAON branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC NESF0000009

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 NESF0000009 across all three.

How to use IFSC NESF0000009 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 BONGAIGAON 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 NESF0000009.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Slice Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as BONGAIGAON.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BONGAIGAON

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's BONGAIGAON branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC NESF0000009 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited BONGAIGAON (IFSC NESF0000009)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC NESF0000009 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BONGAIGAON branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC NESF0000009 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BONGAIGAON, 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 Bongaigaon 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.

UPI payments and IFSC NESF0000009

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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BONGAIGAON is still mapped to IFSC NESF0000009. 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 NESF0000009 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Bongaigaon branch

Once you have an account at Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BONGAIGAON, the IFSC NESF0000009 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 Bongaigaon 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 NESF0000009

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Bongaigaon branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC NESF0000009 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 Bongaigaon 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 NESF0000009 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.

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 Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BONGAIGAON:

• The IFSC is exactly NESF0000009 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Slice Small Finance Bank Limited as the bank name and BONGAIGAON 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.

Reaching the branch

The Bongaigaon branch sits at OPP.DC OFFICE,NEAR E-RICKSHAW SHOWROOM,PO.BONGAIGAON PS.BONGAIGAON,DIST.BONGAIGAON-783380. If you are travelling from outside Bongaigaon, 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 NESF0000009 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC NESF0000009 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – BONGAIGAON, 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 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 Bongaigaon branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC NESF0000009, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: NESF0000009 is the IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, BONGAIGAON branch, in BONGAIGAON, 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.