IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Simri Branch, Bihar

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, SIMRI branch in SIMRI, BIHAR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UTKS0002132. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SIMRI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UTKS0002132 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – SIMRI is UTKS0002132. The first four letters UTKS are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002132 map to this branch in SIMRI, BIHAR.

Branch details at a glance

About Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Simri branch in Simri. 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, UTKS0002132.

About the Simri branch

The Simri branch of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is situated at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.GROUND FLOOR VINAYAK COMPLEX SIMRI OPPOSITE IOCL PETROL PUMP SIMRI DISTRICT BUXAR BIHAR 802135. 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 UTKS0002132 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 SIMRI of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0002132 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 UTKS0002132 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC UTKS0002132

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 UTKS0002132 across all three.

NEFT to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, SIMRI using IFSC UTKS0002132

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 UTKS0002132, and confirm that the system picks up Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – SIMRI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UTKS0002132

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 – SIMRI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UTKS0002132 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank SIMRI (IFSC UTKS0002132)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UTKS0002132 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SIMRI branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC UTKS0002132 for Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – SIMRI, 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 Simri 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.

UPI payments and IFSC UTKS0002132

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 – SIMRI is still mapped to IFSC UTKS0002132. 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 UTKS0002132 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Simri branch

Once you have an account at Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – SIMRI, the IFSC UTKS0002132 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 Simri 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 UTKS0002132

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 UTKS0002132 and the account number together uniquely identify the Simri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Simri 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 UTKS0002132 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.

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 – SIMRI:

• The IFSC is exactly UTKS0002132 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 SIMRI 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.

Reaching the branch

The Simri branch sits at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.GROUND FLOOR VINAYAK COMPLEX SIMRI OPPOSITE IOCL PETROL PUMP SIMRI DISTRICT BUXAR BIHAR 802135. If you are travelling from outside Simri, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 UTKS0002132 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0002132 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 UTKS0002132 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 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 Simri branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTKS0002132, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: UTKS0002132 is the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, SIMRI branch, in SIMRI, BIHAR. 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.