IFSC Code of Standard Chartered Bank, Bidhan Sarani Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Standard Chartered Bank, BIDHAN SARANI branch in KOLKATA. The 11-digit IFSC SCBL0036011 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 Standard Chartered Bank at the BIDHAN SARANI 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 Standard Chartered Bank's BIDHAN SARANI branch, the IFSC SCBL0036011 breaks down as follows: SCBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 036011 identifies this particular branch.

About Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Bidhan Sarani branch in Kolkata. 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, SCBL0036011.

Bidhan Sarani branch overview

Located at 139C BIDHAN SARANI,, the Bidhan Sarani branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SCBL0036011 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Standard Chartered Bank 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 BIDHAN SARANI of Standard Chartered Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SCBL0036011 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 SCBL0036011 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Standard Chartered Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SCBL0036011 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bidhan Sarani branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC SCBL0036011

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 SCBL0036011 across all three.

NEFT to Standard Chartered Bank, BIDHAN SARANI using IFSC SCBL0036011

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 SCBL0036011, and confirm that the system picks up Standard Chartered Bank – BIDHAN SARANI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BIDHAN SARANI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Standard Chartered Bank's BIDHAN SARANI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SCBL0036011 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Standard Chartered Bank – BIDHAN SARANI, use IMPS. With IFSC SCBL0036011 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bidhan Sarani

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC SCBL0036011:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at BIDHAN SARANI is still linked to IFSC SCBL0036011.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

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 Standard Chartered Bank's BIDHAN SARANI branch, the IFSC SCBL0036011 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 Bidhan Sarani branch is mapped to IFSC SCBL0036011 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Standard Chartered Bank, 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 SCBL0036011.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Bidhan Sarani branch can access most of Standard Chartered Bank'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 SCBL0036011

Online banking and IFSC SCBL0036011

Standard Chartered Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BIDHAN SARANI 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 SCBL0036011 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.

Reaching the branch

The Bidhan Sarani branch sits at 139C BIDHAN SARANI,. If you are travelling from outside Kolkata, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 33-22801809 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 SCBL0036011 and your account number.

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 Standard Chartered Bank – BIDHAN SARANI:

• The IFSC is exactly SCBL0036011 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Standard Chartered Bank as the bank name and BIDHAN SARANI 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.

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 Bidhan Sarani branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SCBL0036011, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC SCBL0036011 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 SCBL0036011 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 33-22801809.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SCBL0036011 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank's BIDHAN SARANI branch, located at 139C BIDHAN SARANI, in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.