IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Hyderabad Branch, Telangana

Below are the complete branch details for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, HYDERABAD branch, located in HYDERABAD, TELANGANA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTKS0001542. 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 UTKS0001542 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HYDERABAD — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – HYDERABAD is UTKS0001542. The first four letters UTKS are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001542 map to this branch in HYDERABAD, TELANGANA.

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 Hyderabad branch in Hyderabad, Telangana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTKS0001542 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Hyderabad branch overview

Located at 7-1-58,CONCOURSE HOUSE,AMEERPET,OPP.LAL BUNGLOW,GREEN PARK HOTEL ROAD,HYDERABAD,TELANGANA - 500012, the Hyderabad branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UTKS0001542 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 HYDERABAD branch came to be assigned the code UTKS0001542.

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 UTKS0001542, money simply cannot be routed to the HYDERABAD branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Hyderabad branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HYDERABAD, the IFSC UTKS0001542 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 Hyderabad 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 UTKS0001542

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001542

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 UTKS0001542 across all three.

How to use IFSC UTKS0001542 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's HYDERABAD 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 UTKS0001542.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and the branch as HYDERABAD.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UTKS0001542

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 – HYDERABAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UTKS0001542 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HYDERABAD, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001542 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 UTKS0001542 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – HYDERABAD, 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 Hyderabad 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 HYDERABAD branch, the IFSC UTKS0001542 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 UTKS0001542

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HYDERABAD 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 UTKS0001542 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 UTKS0001542 and the account number together uniquely identify the Hyderabad 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 UTKS0001542

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 – HYDERABAD, 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: UTKS0001542.
• 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 Hyderabad branch

The branch is located at 7-1-58,CONCOURSE HOUSE,AMEERPET,OPP.LAL BUNGLOW,GREEN PARK HOTEL ROAD,HYDERABAD,TELANGANA - 500012, which puts it inside Hyderabad, the broader Hyderabad district, and the state of Telangana. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Hyderabad branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0001542 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 40-1800208178 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 UTKS0001542 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001542 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 UTKS0001542 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 40-1800208178.
• 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 Hyderabad branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTKS0001542, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: UTKS0001542 is the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, HYDERABAD branch, in HYDERABAD, TELANGANA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.