IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Mau Branch, Uttar Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, MAU branch in CHITRAKUT. The 11-digit IFSC UTKS0001277 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 MAU 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MAU is UTKS0001277. The first four letters UTKS are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001277 map to this branch in CHITRAKUT, UTTAR PRADESH.

Bank profile

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mau branch — IFSC UTKS0001277 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chitrakut, Uttar Pradesh.

Mau branch overview

Located at FIRST FLOOR,CHAK NO.- 1093,ARAZI NO.- 1624/2,AREA NO.- 0.011 HECTARE,MAU MUSTKIL,SHIVAPUR TIRAHA,MAU,POST-MAU,TAHSIL - MAU DIST - CHITRAKUT,TATE - UTTAR PRADESH,PIN CODE-210209, the Mau branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UTKS0001277 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 MAU of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0001277 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 UTKS0001277 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 UTKS0001277 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mau branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001277

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 UTKS0001277 across all three.

NEFT to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, MAU using IFSC UTKS0001277

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 UTKS0001277, and confirm that the system picks up Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MAU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MAU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MAU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001277 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 – MAU, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001277 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mau

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 UTKS0001277:

• 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 MAU is still linked to IFSC UTKS0001277.

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 UTKS0001277

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 – MAU is still mapped to IFSC UTKS0001277. 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 UTKS0001277 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Mau branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MAU, the IFSC UTKS0001277 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 Mau 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 UTKS0001277

Online banking and IFSC UTKS0001277

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MAU 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 UTKS0001277 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 Mau branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,CHAK NO.- 1093,ARAZI NO.- 1624/2,AREA NO.- 0.011 HECTARE,MAU MUSTKIL,SHIVAPUR TIRAHA,MAU,POST-MAU,TAHSIL - MAU DIST - CHITRAKUT,TATE - UTTAR PRADESH,PIN CODE-210209, which puts it inside Chitrakut, the broader Chitrakut district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Mau branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0001277 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7318016330 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 UTKS0001277 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 – MAU:

• The IFSC is exactly UTKS0001277 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 MAU 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Mau 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 UTKS0001277 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001277 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 UTKS0001277 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-7318016330.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001277 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MAU branch, located at FIRST FLOOR,CHAK NO.- 1093,ARAZI NO.- 1624/2,AREA NO.- 0.011 HECTARE,MAU… in CHITRAKUT, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.