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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, KOTULPUR BRANCH branch in KOTUPUR, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is WBSC0BDCB05. 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 KOTULPUR BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank's KOTULPUR BRANCH branch, the IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 breaks down as follows: WBSC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and BDCB05 identifies this particular branch.

About The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank

The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kotulpur Branch branch in Kotupur. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, WBSC0BDCB05.

Kotulpur Branch branch overview

Located at P.O. KOTULPUR, DIST-BANKURA, the Kotulpur Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 KOTULPUR BRANCH of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code WBSC0BDCB05 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 WBSC0BDCB05 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kotulpur Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC WBSC0BDCB05

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 WBSC0BDCB05 across all three.

NEFT to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, KOTULPUR BRANCH using IFSC WBSC0BDCB05

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 WBSC0BDCB05, and confirm that the system picks up The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – KOTULPUR BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC WBSC0BDCB05

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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – KOTULPUR BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank KOTULPUR BRANCH (IFSC WBSC0BDCB05)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOTULPUR BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kotulpur Branch

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 WBSC0BDCB05:

• 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 KOTULPUR BRANCH is still linked to IFSC WBSC0BDCB05.

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.

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 KOTULPUR BRANCH branch, the IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kotulpur Branch branch is mapped to IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, 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 WBSC0BDCB05.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kotulpur Branch 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 WBSC0BDCB05

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kotulpur Branch 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 WBSC0BDCB05 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 Kotulpur Branch branch sits at P.O. KOTULPUR, DIST-BANKURA. If you are travelling from outside Kotupur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 3244-240239 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 WBSC0BDCB05 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 West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – KOTULPUR BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly WBSC0BDCB05 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank as the bank name and KOTULPUR BRANCH 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.

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 Kotulpur Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC WBSC0BDCB05, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC WBSC0BDCB05 for The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank – KOTULPUR BRANCH, 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: WBSC0BDCB05 is the IFSC code of The West Bengal State Cooperative Bank, KOTULPUR BRANCH branch, in KOTUPUR, 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.