Below are the complete branch details for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, MANAURI branch, located in ALLAHABAD, UTTAR PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTKS0001068. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case UTKS0001068 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MANAURI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, UTKS0001068 is the IFSC of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MANAURI branch. The format is fixed: UTKS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001068 = branch identifier.
About Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Manauri branch in Allahabad. 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, UTKS0001068.
About the Manauri branch
The Manauri branch of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is situated at C/O DEO NARAYAN PATHAK,VIL - PURAMUSTI,THANA-PURAMUFTI,MANAURI ROAD ALLAHABAD UP PIC CODE-212208. 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 UTKS0001068 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Utkarsh Small Finance Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Manauri |
| IFSC Code | UTKS0001068 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | C/O DEO NARAYAN PATHAK,VIL - PURAMUSTI,THANA-PURAMUFTI,MANAURI ROAD ALLAHABAD UP PIC CODE-212208 |
| City | Allahabad |
| District | Allahabad |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 7897095049 |
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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MANAURI branch came to be assigned the code UTKS0001068.
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 UTKS0001068, money simply cannot be routed to the MANAURI branch electronically.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Utkarsh Small Finance Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC UTKS0001068 and the account number together uniquely identify the Manauri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001068
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 UTKS0001068 across all three.
How to use IFSC UTKS0001068 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MANAURI 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC UTKS0001068.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and the branch as MANAURI.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to MANAURI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MANAURI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001068 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MANAURI, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001068 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC UTKS0001068 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MANAURI, 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 – UTKS0001068 | Yes – UTKS0001068 | Yes – UTKS0001068 |
For most retail customers crediting the Manauri 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.
UPI payments and IFSC UTKS0001068
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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MANAURI is still mapped to IFSC UTKS0001068. 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 UTKS0001068 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Manauri branch
Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MANAURI, the IFSC UTKS0001068 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.
Banking services available
The Manauri branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-7897095049.
- 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 UTKS0001068
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Manauri 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 UTKS0001068 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.
How to reach the Manauri branch
The branch is located at C/O DEO NARAYAN PATHAK,VIL - PURAMUSTI,THANA-PURAMUFTI,MANAURI ROAD ALLAHABAD UP PIC CODE-212208, which puts it inside Allahabad, the broader Allahabad district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Manauri branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0001068 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7897095049 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 UTKS0001068 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTKS0001068
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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MANAURI, 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:
UTKS0001068. - 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 Manauri 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 UTKS0001068 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC UTKS0001068 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 UTKS0001068 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-7897095049.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Utkarsh Small Finance BankManauri Branch
C/O DEO NARAYAN PATHAK,VIL - PURAMUSTI,THANA-PURAMUFTI,MANAURI ROAD ALLAHABAD UP PIC CODE-212208
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 91-7897095049
IFSC: UTKS0001068
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UTKS0001068 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – Manauri reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Manauri branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-7897095049 during regular banking hours.
How do I add Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Manauri as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UTKS0001068, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Manauri branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-7897095049 to confirm.
Is IFSC UTKS0001068 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UTKS0001068 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC UTKS0001068 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UTKS0001068 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: UTKS0001068 is the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, MANAURI branch, in ALLAHABAD, 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.


