IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Bhatli Branch, Odisha

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, BHATLI branch in BHATLI. The 11-digit IFSC UTKS0001919 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Utkarsh Small Finance Bank at the BHATLI location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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, UTKS0001919 is the IFSC of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BHATLI branch. The format is fixed: UTKS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001919 = 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 Bhatli branch in Bhatli, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTKS0001919 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Bhatli branch

The Bhatli branch of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is situated at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.FIRST FLOOR NEAR DAILY MARKET ABOVE UCO BANK PO-BHATLI PS-BHATLI DIST-BARGARH ODISHA PIN -768030. 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 UTKS0001919 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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BHATLI branch came to be assigned the code UTKS0001919.

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 UTKS0001919, money simply cannot be routed to the BHATLI branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Bhatli branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – BHATLI, the IFSC UTKS0001919 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 Bhatli 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 UTKS0001919

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001919

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 UTKS0001919 across all three.

NEFT to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, BHATLI using IFSC UTKS0001919

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 UTKS0001919, and confirm that the system picks up Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – BHATLI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BHATLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BHATLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001919 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank BHATLI (IFSC UTKS0001919)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UTKS0001919 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BHATLI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bhatli

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 UTKS0001919:

• 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 BHATLI is still linked to IFSC UTKS0001919.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC UTKS0001919

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 – BHATLI is still mapped to IFSC UTKS0001919. 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 UTKS0001919 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC UTKS0001919

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BHATLI 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 UTKS0001919 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 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 UTKS0001919 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bhatli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTKS0001919

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 – BHATLI, 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: UTKS0001919.
• 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 Bhatli branch

The branch is located at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.FIRST FLOOR NEAR DAILY MARKET ABOVE UCO BANK PO-BHATLI PS-BHATLI DIST-BARGARH ODISHA PIN -768030, which puts it inside Bhatli, the broader Bhatli district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Bhatli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0001919 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 UTKS0001919 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UTKS0001919 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – BHATLI, 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 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 Bhatli branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTKS0001919, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001919 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's BHATLI branch, located at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.FIRST FLOOR NEAR DAILY MARKET ABOVE UCO BANK… in BHATLI, ODISHA. 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.