IFSC Code of The Nainital Bank Limited, I I M Road-Lucknow Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Nainital Bank Limited's I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW branch in LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code NTBL0LUC112 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 The Nainital Bank Limited – I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW is NTBL0LUC112. The first four letters NTBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters LUC112 map to this branch in LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH.

Bank profile

The Nainital Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The I I M Road-Lucknow branch — IFSC NTBL0LUC112 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

About the I I M Road-Lucknow branch

The I I M Road-Lucknow branch of The Nainital Bank Limited is situated at I I M ROAD LUCKNOW. 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 NTBL0LUC112 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every The Nainital 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 I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW of The Nainital Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NTBL0LUC112 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 NTBL0LUC112 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 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 NTBL0LUC112 and the account number together uniquely identify the I I M Road-Lucknow branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC NTBL0LUC112

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 NTBL0LUC112 across all three.

How to use IFSC NTBL0LUC112 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Nainital Bank Limited's I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW 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 NTBL0LUC112.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Nainital Bank Limited and the branch as I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW.
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 NTBL0LUC112

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 – I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NTBL0LUC112 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 – I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW, use IMPS. With IFSC NTBL0LUC112 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 I I M Road-Lucknow

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 NTBL0LUC112:

• 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 I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW is still linked to IFSC NTBL0LUC112.

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 NTBL0LUC112

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 – I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW is still mapped to IFSC NTBL0LUC112. 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 NTBL0LUC112 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the I I M Road-Lucknow branch is mapped to IFSC NTBL0LUC112 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Nainital 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 NTBL0LUC112.

Banking services available

The I I M Road-Lucknow branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 963-4002008.

• 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 NTBL0LUC112

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the I I M Road-Lucknow 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 NTBL0LUC112 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.

Reaching the branch

The I I M Road-Lucknow branch sits at I I M ROAD LUCKNOW. If you are travelling from outside Lucknow, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 963-4002008 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 NTBL0LUC112 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC NTBL0LUC112

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 – I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW, 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: NTBL0LUC112.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at I I M Road-Lucknow 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 NTBL0LUC112 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC NTBL0LUC112 for The Nainital Bank Limited – I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: NTBL0LUC112 is the IFSC code of The Nainital Bank Limited, I I M ROAD-LUCKNOW branch, in LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.