IFSC Code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, Chanditala Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, CHANDITALA branch in DANKUNI, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is WBSC0HDCB17. 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 CHANDITALA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 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.

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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – CHANDITALA is WBSC0HDCB17. The first four letters WBSC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters HDCB17 map to this branch in DANKUNI, WEST BENGAL.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chanditala branch — IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Dankuni, West Bengal.

Chanditala branch overview

Located at NEAR MAHALAXMI CINEMA,CHANDITALA,HOOGHLY 712148, the Chanditala branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every The West Bengal State Cooperative 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 CHANDITALA of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code WBSC0HDCB17 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 WBSC0HDCB17 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC WBSC0HDCB17

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 WBSC0HDCB17 across all three.

NEFT to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, CHANDITALA using IFSC WBSC0HDCB17

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 WBSC0HDCB17, and confirm that the system picks up The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – CHANDITALA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHANDITALA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's CHANDITALA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank CHANDITALA (IFSC WBSC0HDCB17)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHANDITALA branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 for The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – CHANDITALA, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Chanditala 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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's CHANDITALA branch, the IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 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 Chanditala branch

Once you have an account at The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – CHANDITALA, the IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 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 Chanditala branch can access most of The West Bengal State Cooperative 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 WBSC0HDCB17

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chanditala branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC WBSC0HDCB17

The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHANDITALA 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 WBSC0HDCB17 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 WBSC0HDCB17

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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – CHANDITALA, 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: WBSC0HDCB17.
• 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 Chanditala branch sits at NEAR MAHALAXMI CINEMA,CHANDITALA,HOOGHLY 712148. If you are travelling from outside Dankuni, 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 WBSC0HDCB17 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC WBSC0HDCB17 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 WBSC0HDCB17 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.

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 Chanditala branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC WBSC0HDCB17, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: WBSC0HDCB17 is the IFSC code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, CHANDITALA branch, in DANKUNI, WEST BENGAL. 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.