IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Ballia Bihar Branch, Bihar

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, BALLIA BIHAR branch in BEGUSARAI, BIHAR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UTKS0001257. 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 BALLIA BIHAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UTKS0001257 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.

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, UTKS0001257 is the IFSC of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BALLIA BIHAR branch. The format is fixed: UTKS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001257 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ballia Bihar branch in Begusarai, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTKS0001257 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,TAUZI NO -7796/4075,KHATA NO -1741,KHASRA NO -3825,WARD NO -15,PHOOL CHAUK,MAUZA-LAKHMINIA,THANA NO -627,PARAGANA -BALLIA,P S -BALLIA,DISTRICT - BEGUSARAI,STATE - BIHAR,PIN CODE -851211. It serves the Begusarai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank. The IFSC UTKS0001257 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Utkarsh Small Finance 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 BALLIA BIHAR of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0001257 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 UTKS0001257 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Ballia Bihar branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – BALLIA BIHAR, the IFSC UTKS0001257 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 Ballia Bihar branch can access most of Utkarsh Small Finance 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 UTKS0001257

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001257

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 UTKS0001257 across all three.

NEFT to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, BALLIA BIHAR using IFSC UTKS0001257

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 UTKS0001257, and confirm that the system picks up Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – BALLIA BIHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BALLIA BIHAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BALLIA BIHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001257 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 – BALLIA BIHAR, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001257 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 UTKS0001257 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – BALLIA BIHAR, 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 Ballia Bihar 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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BALLIA BIHAR branch, the IFSC UTKS0001257 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.

Online banking and IFSC UTKS0001257

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BALLIA BIHAR 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 UTKS0001257 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ballia Bihar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTKS0001257 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTKS0001257

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 – BALLIA BIHAR, 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: UTKS0001257.
• 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 Ballia Bihar branch sits at FIRST FLOOR,TAUZI NO -7796/4075,KHATA NO -1741,KHASRA NO -3825,WARD NO -15,PHOOL CHAUK,MAUZA-LAKHMINIA,THANA NO -627,PARAGANA -BALLIA,P S -BALLIA,DISTRICT - BEGUSARAI,STATE - BIHAR,PIN CODE -851211. If you are travelling from outside Begusarai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9102999466 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 UTKS0001257 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001257 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 UTKS0001257 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9102999466.
• 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 Ballia Bihar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTKS0001257, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001257 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BALLIA BIHAR branch, located at FIRST FLOOR,TAUZI NO -7796/4075,KHATA NO -1741,KHASRA NO -3825,WARD NO… in BEGUSARAI, BIHAR. 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.