Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's LANKA branch in LANKA, ASSAM. The branch's IFSC code NESF0000100 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 – LANKA is NESF0000100. The first four letters NESF are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000100 map to this branch in LANKA, ASSAM.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Slice Small Finance Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Lanka |
| IFSC Code | NESF0000100 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NEAR SBI,ABOVE GURDWARA,PO-LANKA,HOJAI-782446 |
| City | Lanka |
| District | Hojai |
| State | Assam |
About the bank
Slice Small Finance Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Lanka branch in Lanka, Assam is part of this network and uses the IFSC code NESF0000100 for all electronic settlement.
Lanka branch overview
Located at NEAR SBI,ABOVE GURDWARA,PO-LANKA,HOJAI-782446, the Lanka branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC NESF0000100 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 LANKA branch came to be assigned the code NESF0000100.
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 NESF0000100, money simply cannot be routed to the LANKA branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC NESF0000100
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 NESF0000100 across all three.
NEFT to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, LANKA using IFSC NESF0000100
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 NESF0000100, and confirm that the system picks up Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – LANKA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC NESF0000100
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 – LANKA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NESF0000100 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited LANKA (IFSC NESF0000100)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC NESF0000100 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the LANKA branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC NESF0000100 for Slice Small Finance Bank Limited – LANKA, 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 – NESF0000100 | Yes – NESF0000100 | Yes – NESF0000100 |
For most retail customers crediting the Lanka 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 NESF0000100
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 – LANKA is still mapped to IFSC NESF0000100. 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 NESF0000100 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Lanka branch is mapped to IFSC NESF0000100 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 NESF0000100.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Lanka 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 NESF0000100
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 NESF0000100 and the account number together uniquely identify the Lanka branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC NESF0000100
Slice Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the LANKA 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 NESF0000100 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC NESF0000100
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 – LANKA, 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:
NESF0000100. - 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 Lanka branch sits at NEAR SBI,ABOVE GURDWARA,PO-LANKA,HOJAI-782446. If you are travelling from outside Lanka, 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 NESF0000100 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC NESF0000100 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 NESF0000100 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 Lanka 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 NESF0000100 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Slice Small Finance Bank LimitedLanka Branch
NEAR SBI,ABOVE GURDWARA,PO-LANKA,HOJAI-782446
Lanka, Assam
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: NESF0000100
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC NESF0000100 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC NESF0000100 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC NESF0000100 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC NESF0000100 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Lanka as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC NESF0000100, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Lanka branch?
The IFSC code of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited, Lanka branch is NESF0000100. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Lanka branch located?
Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's Lanka branch is located at NEAR SBI,ABOVE GURDWARA,PO-LANKA,HOJAI-782446, Lanka, Assam.
Is IFSC NESF0000100 the same for all accounts at Lanka branch?
Yes. The IFSC NESF0000100 is shared by every account held at Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's Lanka branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of Slice Small Finance Bank Limited Lanka branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Summary
The IFSC code NESF0000100 belongs to Slice Small Finance Bank Limited's LANKA branch, located at NEAR SBI,ABOVE GURDWARA,PO-LANKA,HOJAI-782446 in LANKA, 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.
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