IFSC Code of The Nainital Bank Limited, Dharchula Branch, Uttarakhand

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Nainital Bank Limited, DHARCHULA branch in DHARCHULA, UTTARAKHAND, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is NTBL0DHA085. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the DHARCHULA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC NTBL0DHA085 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 The Nainital Bank Limited's DHARCHULA branch, the IFSC NTBL0DHA085 breaks down as follows: NTBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and DHA085 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

The Nainital Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Dharchula branch — IFSC NTBL0DHA085 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Dharchula, Uttarakhand.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at TEHSIL ROAD ,DHARCHULA, (PITHORAGHAR) UTTARAKHAND. It serves the Dharchula region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of The Nainital Bank Limited. The IFSC NTBL0DHA085 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Nainital Bank Limited's DHARCHULA branch came to be assigned the code NTBL0DHA085.

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 NTBL0DHA085, money simply cannot be routed to the DHARCHULA branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Dharchula branch

Once you have an account at The Nainital Bank Limited – DHARCHULA, the IFSC NTBL0DHA085 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 Dharchula branch can access most of The Nainital 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 NTBL0DHA085

How to transfer money using IFSC NTBL0DHA085

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 NTBL0DHA085 across all three.

How to use IFSC NTBL0DHA085 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Nainital Bank Limited's DHARCHULA 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC NTBL0DHA085.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Nainital Bank Limited and the branch as DHARCHULA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC NTBL0DHA085

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 The Nainital Bank Limited – DHARCHULA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NTBL0DHA085 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Nainital Bank Limited – DHARCHULA, use IMPS. With IFSC NTBL0DHA085 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 Dharchula

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 NTBL0DHA085:

• 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 DHARCHULA is still linked to IFSC NTBL0DHA085.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC NTBL0DHA085

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 The Nainital Bank Limited – DHARCHULA is still mapped to IFSC NTBL0DHA085. 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 NTBL0DHA085 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC NTBL0DHA085

The Nainital Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DHARCHULA 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 NTBL0DHA085 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.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Nainital Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC NTBL0DHA085 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dharchula 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 NTBL0DHA085

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 The Nainital Bank Limited – DHARCHULA, 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: NTBL0DHA085.
• 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 Dharchula branch sits at TEHSIL ROAD ,DHARCHULA, (PITHORAGHAR) UTTARAKHAND. If you are travelling from outside Dharchula, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 5967-222995 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 NTBL0DHA085 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC NTBL0DHA085 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 NTBL0DHA085 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 5967-222995.
• 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 Dharchula branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC NTBL0DHA085, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: NTBL0DHA085 is the IFSC code of The Nainital Bank Limited, DHARCHULA branch, in DHARCHULA, UTTARAKHAND. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.