IFSC Code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, RTGS-HO Branch, Assam

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch in GUWAHATI, ASSAM. The branch's IFSC code NESF0000001 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 – RTGS-HO is NESF0000001. The first four letters NESF are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000001 map to this branch in GUWAHATI, ASSAM.

Branch details at a glance

About Slice Small Finance Bank Limited

Slice Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the RTGS-HO branch in Guwahati. 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, NESF0000001.

About the RTGS-HO branch

The RTGS-HO branch of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR,FORTUNE CENTRAL,BASISTHA ROAD,BASISTHAPUR BYE LANE NO.3,BELTOLA,GUWAHATI,KAMRUP,ASSAM -781028. 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 NESF0000001 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 RTGS-HO of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NESF0000001 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 NESF0000001 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 NESF0000001

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 NESF0000001 across all three.

NEFT to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, RTGS-HO using IFSC NESF0000001

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 NESF0000001, and confirm that the system picks up Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – RTGS-HO. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC NESF0000001

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 – RTGS-HO, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NESF0000001 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 – RTGS-HO, use IMPS. With IFSC NESF0000001 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC NESF0000001 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, 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 RTGS-HO 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 RTGS-HO branch, the IFSC NESF0000001 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the RTGS-HO branch is mapped to IFSC NESF0000001 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 NESF0000001.

Products and services

Customers walking into the RTGS-HO 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 NESF0000001

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the RTGS-HO branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC NESF0000001 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC NESF0000001

Slice Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RTGS-HO 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 NESF0000001 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.

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 – RTGS-HO:

• The IFSC is exactly NESF0000001 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 RTGS-HO 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 RTGS-HO branch sits at 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR,FORTUNE CENTRAL,BASISTHA ROAD,BASISTHAPUR BYE LANE NO.3,BELTOLA,GUWAHATI,KAMRUP,ASSAM -781028. If you are travelling from outside Guwahati, 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 NESF0000001 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC NESF0000001 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 NESF0000001 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.

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 RTGS-HO branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC NESF0000001, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code NESF0000001 belongs to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch, located at 1ST AND 3RD FLOOR,FORTUNE CENTRAL,BASISTHA ROAD,BASISTHAPUR BYE LANE… in GUWAHATI, ASSAM. 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.