Below are the complete branch details for The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd, SAMUDRAGARH branch, located in SAMUDRAGARH, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BUCB0000136. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case BUCB0000136 for The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd – SAMUDRAGARH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, BUCB0000136 is the IFSC of The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's SAMUDRAGARH branch. The format is fixed: BUCB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000136 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Samudragarh branch — IFSC BUCB0000136 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Samudragarh, West Bengal.
About the Samudragarh branch
The Samudragarh branch of The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd is situated at SAMUDRAGARH RAIL BAZAR P O - NASRATPUR DIST - PURBA BARDHAMAN PIN CODE - 713519. 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 BUCB0000136 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd |
|---|---|
| Branch | Samudragarh |
| IFSC Code | BUCB0000136 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SAMUDRAGARH RAIL BAZAR P O - NASRATPUR DIST - PURBA BARDHAMAN PIN CODE - 713519 |
| City | Samudragarh |
| District | Purba Bardhaman |
| State | West Bengal |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 9046012136 |
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 The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's SAMUDRAGARH branch came to be assigned the code BUCB0000136.
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 BUCB0000136, money simply cannot be routed to the SAMUDRAGARH branch electronically.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC BUCB0000136 and the account number together uniquely identify the Samudragarh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC BUCB0000136
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 BUCB0000136 across all three.
NEFT to The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd, SAMUDRAGARH using IFSC BUCB0000136
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 BUCB0000136, and confirm that the system picks up The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd – SAMUDRAGARH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SAMUDRAGARH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's SAMUDRAGARH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BUCB0000136 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd – SAMUDRAGARH, use IMPS. With IFSC BUCB0000136 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 BUCB0000136 for The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd – SAMUDRAGARH, 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 – BUCB0000136 | Yes – BUCB0000136 | Yes – BUCB0000136 |
For most retail customers crediting the Samudragarh 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 The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's SAMUDRAGARH branch, the IFSC BUCB0000136 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.
Account types you can open at the Samudragarh branch
Once you have an account at The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd – SAMUDRAGARH, the IFSC BUCB0000136 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Samudragarh branch can access most of The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd'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 BUCB0000136
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Samudragarh 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 BUCB0000136 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.
How to reach the Samudragarh branch
The branch is located at SAMUDRAGARH RAIL BAZAR P O - NASRATPUR DIST - PURBA BARDHAMAN PIN CODE - 713519, which puts it inside Samudragarh, the broader Purba Bardhaman district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd Samudragarh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BUCB0000136 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 9046012136 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.
Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC BUCB0000136 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 The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd – SAMUDRAGARH:
- The IFSC is exactly BUCB0000136 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd as the bank name and SAMUDRAGARH 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Samudragarh 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 BUCB0000136 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC BUCB0000136 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 BUCB0000136 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 9046012136.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank LtdSamudragarh Branch
SAMUDRAGARH RAIL BAZAR P O - NASRATPUR DIST - PURBA BARDHAMAN PIN CODE - 713519
Samudragarh, West Bengal
Phone: 9046012136
IFSC: BUCB0000136
Frequently asked questions
Does The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd Samudragarh branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 9046012136 to confirm.
Can I use IFSC BUCB0000136 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BUCB0000136 to send funds instantly.
Where is The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd Samudragarh branch located?
The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's Samudragarh branch is located at SAMUDRAGARH RAIL BAZAR P O - NASRATPUR DIST - PURBA BARDHAMAN PIN CODE - 713519, Samudragarh, West Bengal.
Is IFSC BUCB0000136 the same for all accounts at Samudragarh branch?
Yes. The IFSC BUCB0000136 is shared by every account held at The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's Samudragarh branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd Samudragarh as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BUCB0000136, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd Samudragarh branch?
You can reach the branch at 9046012136 during regular banking hours.
Summary
The IFSC code BUCB0000136 belongs to The Burdwan Central Co-operative Bank Ltd's SAMUDRAGARH branch, located at SAMUDRAGARH RAIL BAZAR P O - NASRATPUR DIST - PURBA BARDHAMAN PIN CODE - 713519 in SAMUDRAGARH, 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.
