IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Dhanbad Branch, Jharkhand

Below are the complete branch details for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, DHANBAD branch, located in DHANBAD, JHARKHAND. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTKS0001395. 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 UTKS0001395 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – DHANBAD — 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, UTKS0001395 is the IFSC of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's DHANBAD branch. The format is fixed: UTKS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001395 = branch identifier.

About Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Dhanbad branch in Dhanbad. 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, UTKS0001395.

Branch details at a glance

About the Dhanbad branch

The Dhanbad branch of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is situated at UPPER GROUND FLOOR,PLOT NO 649,652654,683,694698& 714,KHATA NO 43 AND 44,MOUZA DHANBAD,NO 51,PODDAR TOWER,SHASTRI NAGAR,DHANBAD,JHARKHAND 826001. 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 UTKS0001395 is used.

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 DHANBAD of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0001395 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 UTKS0001395 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 Dhanbad branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – DHANBAD, the IFSC UTKS0001395 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 Dhanbad 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 UTKS0001395

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001395

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 UTKS0001395 across all three.

NEFT to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, DHANBAD using IFSC UTKS0001395

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 UTKS0001395, and confirm that the system picks up Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – DHANBAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UTKS0001395

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – DHANBAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UTKS0001395 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank DHANBAD (IFSC UTKS0001395)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UTKS0001395 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DHANBAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dhanbad

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 UTKS0001395:

• 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 DHANBAD is still linked to IFSC UTKS0001395.

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.

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 DHANBAD branch, the IFSC UTKS0001395 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 UTKS0001395

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DHANBAD 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 UTKS0001395 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 Dhanbad branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTKS0001395 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 UTKS0001395

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 – DHANBAD, 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: UTKS0001395.
• 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 Dhanbad branch sits at UPPER GROUND FLOOR,PLOT NO 649,652654,683,694698& 714,KHATA NO 43 AND 44,MOUZA DHANBAD,NO 51,PODDAR TOWER,SHASTRI NAGAR,DHANBAD,JHARKHAND 826001. If you are travelling from outside Dhanbad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-7519447080 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 UTKS0001395 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001395 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 UTKS0001395 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-7519447080.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Dhanbad 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 UTKS0001395 continue to work without interruption.

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Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001395 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's DHANBAD branch, located at UPPER GROUND FLOOR,PLOT NO 649,652654,683,694698& 714,KHATA NO 43 AND 44,MOUZA… in DHANBAD, JHARKHAND. 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.