Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's DANTAN branch in DANTAN, WEST BENGAL. The branch's IFSC code WBSC0VCCB13 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.
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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's DANTAN branch, the IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 breaks down as follows: WBSC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and VCCB13 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dantan |
| IFSC Code | WBSC0VCCB13 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | P.O - DANTAN, DIST.-PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, PIN-721426 |
| City | Dantan |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| State | West Bengal |
| STD Code | 3229 |
| Phone | 253235 |
Bank profile
The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Dantan branch — IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Dantan, West Bengal.
About the Dantan branch
The Dantan branch of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank is situated at P.O - DANTAN, DIST.-PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, PIN-721426. 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 WBSC0VCCB13 is used.
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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's DANTAN branch came to be assigned the code WBSC0VCCB13.
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 WBSC0VCCB13, money simply cannot be routed to the DANTAN branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC WBSC0VCCB13
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 WBSC0VCCB13 across all three.
NEFT to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, DANTAN using IFSC WBSC0VCCB13
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 WBSC0VCCB13, and confirm that the system picks up The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – DANTAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to DANTAN
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's DANTAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank DANTAN (IFSC WBSC0VCCB13)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DANTAN branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 for The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – DANTAN, 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 – WBSC0VCCB13 | Yes – WBSC0VCCB13 | Yes – WBSC0VCCB13 |
For most retail customers crediting the Dantan 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 DANTAN branch, the IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 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 Dantan branch
Once you have an account at The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – DANTAN, the IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 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 Dantan 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 WBSC0VCCB13
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dantan branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Dantan 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 WBSC0VCCB13 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC WBSC0VCCB13
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 – DANTAN, 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:
WBSC0VCCB13. - 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.
How to reach the Dantan branch
The branch is located at P.O - DANTAN, DIST.-PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, PIN-721426, which puts it inside Dantan, the broader Paschim Medinipur district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Dantan branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 3229-253235 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 WBSC0VCCB13 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 for The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – DANTAN, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Dantan 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 WBSC0VCCB13 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
The West Bengal State Cooperative BankDantan Branch
P.O - DANTAN, DIST.-PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, PIN-721426
Dantan, West Bengal
Phone: 3229-253235
IFSC: WBSC0VCCB13
Frequently asked questions
Does The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Dantan branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 3229-253235 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Dantan branch?
The IFSC code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, Dantan branch is WBSC0VCCB13. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Dantan branch?
You can reach the branch at 3229-253235 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank Dantan as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC WBSC0VCCB13, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 the same for all accounts at Dantan branch?
Yes. The IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 is shared by every account held at The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's Dantan branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC WBSC0VCCB13 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Dantan branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code WBSC0VCCB13 belongs to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's DANTAN branch, located at P.O - DANTAN, DIST.-PASCHIM MEDINIPUR, PIN-721426 in DANTAN, 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.


