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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's NUAPADA branch in NUAPADA, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code UTKS0001451 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's NUAPADA branch, the IFSC UTKS0001451 breaks down as follows: UTKS identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001451 identifies this particular branch.

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 Nuapada branch in Nuapada, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTKS0001451 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at C/O RADHESHYAM SAHA,AT V.S.SNAGAR,WARD NO 8,NEAR PANIGRAHIMATERNITY NURSING HOME P.O NUAPADADIST NUAPADA,ODISHA PIN 766105. It serves the Nuapada region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank. The IFSC UTKS0001451 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 NUAPADA branch came to be assigned the code UTKS0001451.

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 UTKS0001451, money simply cannot be routed to the NUAPADA branch electronically.

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 UTKS0001451 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nuapada branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0001451

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 UTKS0001451 across all three.

How to use IFSC UTKS0001451 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's NUAPADA 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 UTKS0001451.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and the branch as NUAPADA.
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 NUAPADA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's NUAPADA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTKS0001451 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 – NUAPADA, use IMPS. With IFSC UTKS0001451 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 UTKS0001451 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – NUAPADA, 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 Nuapada 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 NUAPADA branch, the IFSC UTKS0001451 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.

Account types you can open at the Nuapada branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – NUAPADA, the IFSC UTKS0001451 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 Nuapada branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 UTKS0001451

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Nuapada branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC UTKS0001451 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

How to reach the Nuapada branch

The branch is located at C/O RADHESHYAM SAHA,AT V.S.SNAGAR,WARD NO 8,NEAR PANIGRAHIMATERNITY NURSING HOME P.O NUAPADADIST NUAPADA,ODISHA PIN 766105, which puts it inside Nuapada, the broader Nuapada district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Nuapada branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0001451 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 UTKS0001451 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 – NUAPADA:

• The IFSC is exactly UTKS0001451 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 NUAPADA 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 Nuapada 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 UTKS0001451 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0001451 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 UTKS0001451 by:

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

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTKS0001451 belongs to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's NUAPADA branch, located at C/O RADHESHYAM SAHA,AT V.S.SNAGAR,WARD NO 8,NEAR PANIGRAHIMATERNITY NURSING… in NUAPADA, 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.