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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, PIRPAINTI branch in BHAGALPUR, BIHAR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UTKS0001912. 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 PIRPAINTI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UTKS0001912 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, UTKS0001912 is the IFSC of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's PIRPAINTI branch. The format is fixed: UTKS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001912 = 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 Pirpainti branch in Bhagalpur, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTKS0001912 for all electronic settlement.

Pirpainti branch overview

Located at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.SHERMARI BAZAAR NEAR HP GAS AGENCY P.O / P.S-PIRPAINTI BHAGALPUR BIHAR.PIN-813209, the Pirpainti branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UTKS0001912 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 PIRPAINTI of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0001912 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 UTKS0001912 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 Pirpainti branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTKS0001912 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 UTKS0001912

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 UTKS0001912 across all three.

How to use IFSC UTKS0001912 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's PIRPAINTI 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC UTKS0001912.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and the branch as PIRPAINTI.
5. 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 PIRPAINTI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's PIRPAINTI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001912 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 – PIRPAINTI, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001912 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 UTKS0001912 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – PIRPAINTI, 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 Pirpainti 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 UTKS0001912

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 – PIRPAINTI is still mapped to IFSC UTKS0001912. 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 UTKS0001912 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pirpainti branch is mapped to IFSC UTKS0001912 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Utkarsh Small Finance 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 UTKS0001912.

Banking services available

The Pirpainti branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8001239878.

• 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 UTKS0001912

Online banking and IFSC UTKS0001912

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PIRPAINTI 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 UTKS0001912 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.

How to reach the Pirpainti branch

The branch is located at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.SHERMARI BAZAAR NEAR HP GAS AGENCY P.O / P.S-PIRPAINTI BHAGALPUR BIHAR.PIN-813209, which puts it inside Bhagalpur, the broader Hgpr district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Pirpainti branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0001912 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8001239878 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 UTKS0001912 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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – PIRPAINTI:

• The IFSC is exactly UTKS0001912 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Utkarsh Small Finance Bank as the bank name and PIRPAINTI 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 Pirpainti branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTKS0001912, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001912 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 UTKS0001912 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8001239878.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001912 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's PIRPAINTI branch, located at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.SHERMARI BAZAAR NEAR HP GAS AGENCY P.O /… in BHAGALPUR, 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.