Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's ITANAGAR branch in ITANAGAR, ARUNACHAL PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code NESF0000088 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 – ITANAGAR is NESF0000088. The first four letters NESF are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000088 map to this branch in ITANAGAR, ARUNACHAL PRADESH.
About Slice Small Finance Bank Limited
Slice Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Itanagar branch in Itanagar. 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, NESF0000088.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Slice Small Finance Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Itanagar |
| IFSC Code | NESF0000088 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OPPSITE SBI,ITANAGAR BANK TINIALI,P.O ITANAGAR |
| City | Itanagar |
| District | Papumpare |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
About this branch
The branch is located at OPPSITE SBI,ITANAGAR BANK TINIALI,P.O ITANAGAR. It serves the Itanagar region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC NESF0000088 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 ITANAGAR of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NESF0000088 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 NESF0000088 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 Itanagar branch is mapped to IFSC NESF0000088 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 NESF0000088.
Banking services available
The Itanagar 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 NESF0000088
How to transfer money using IFSC NESF0000088
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 NESF0000088 across all three.
How to use IFSC NESF0000088 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 ITANAGAR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC NESF0000088.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Slice Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as ITANAGAR.
- 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 ITANAGAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's ITANAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC NESF0000088 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited ITANAGAR (IFSC NESF0000088)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC NESF0000088 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ITANAGAR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC NESF0000088 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – ITANAGAR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – NESF0000088 | Yes – NESF0000088 | Yes – NESF0000088 |
For most retail customers crediting the Itanagar 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 NESF0000088
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 – ITANAGAR is still mapped to IFSC NESF0000088. 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 NESF0000088 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Itanagar 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 NESF0000088 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.
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 NESF0000088 and the account number together uniquely identify the Itanagar 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 NESF0000088
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 – ITANAGAR, 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:
NESF0000088. - 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 Itanagar branch sits at OPPSITE SBI,ITANAGAR BANK TINIALI,P.O ITANAGAR. If you are travelling from outside Itanagar, 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 NESF0000088 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC NESF0000088 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 NESF0000088 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 Itanagar 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 NESF0000088 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Slice Small Finance Bank LimitedItanagar Branch
OPPSITE SBI,ITANAGAR BANK TINIALI,P.O ITANAGAR
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: NESF0000088
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC NESF0000088 the same for all accounts at Itanagar branch?
Yes. The IFSC NESF0000088 is shared by every account held at Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's Itanagar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Itanagar branch?
The IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, Itanagar branch is NESF0000088. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Itanagar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
How do I add Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Itanagar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC NESF0000088, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Itanagar branch but serve different purposes.
Where is Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Itanagar branch located?
Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's Itanagar branch is located at OPPSITE SBI,ITANAGAR BANK TINIALI,P.O ITANAGAR, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
Can I use IFSC NESF0000088 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC NESF0000088 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC NESF0000088 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC NESF0000088 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code NESF0000088 belongs to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's ITANAGAR branch, located at OPPSITE SBI,ITANAGAR BANK TINIALI,P.O ITANAGAR in ITANAGAR, ARUNACHAL PRADESH. 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.
