IFSC

IFSC Code Finder

Search all Indian Bank IFSC codes, branch addresses, MICR, and payment channels

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

An Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) is an 11-character alphanumeric code assigned by the RBI. The first four characters represent the bank name (e.g., SBIN), the fifth character is reserved as 0 (zero), and the last six characters designate the specific branch.

Yes, our tool verifies bank branch data against official repositories to ensure accurate routing codes for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI transfers.

IFSC Code Finder — Search All Indian Bank Branches & Details

MakeCard IFSC Code Finder is a comprehensive banking search utility designed for instant lookup and validation of Indian Financial System Codes (IFSC). An IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code assigned by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to uniquely identify bank branches participating in online electronic funds transfer networks like NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS. This tool provides verified branch addresses, MICR codes, and fund transfer eligibility.

Workflow diagram showing Indian bank search by IFSC code or dropdown hierarchy to retrieve verified branch addresses and transfer codes
IFSC Code Finder Process Workflow (100% In-Browser & Confidential)
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How to Use IFSC Code Finder

1

Enter your 11-character IFSC code (e.g. SBIN0001234 or HDFC0000123) into the search box, or use the Bank > State > District > Branch dropdowns.

2

Click "Search Branch" to execute the verified database query.

3

Inspect the branch name, full postal address, contact phone number, and MICR code.

4

Check payment method flags: confirms whether NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS transfers are active at this branch.

5

Click the "Copy IFSC" button to copy the verified code directly into your net banking or UPI transfer form.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • Covers all nationalized, private, cooperative, and rural regional banks across all 28 states and 8 union territories.
  • Instant 11-character alphanumeric IFSC syntax validator (prevents invalid transfers caused by confusing digit "0" with letter "O").
  • Complete branch directory including MICR code, district, city, pin code, and branch phone numbers.
  • 1-Click copy buttons for IFSC code and complete postal address.
  • Real-time fund transfer capability check: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI status.

Supported Formats & Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Database CoverageAll RBI scheduled commercial, cooperative, payment, and rural regional banks (RRBs)
Search Parameters11-character IFSC code, Bank Name, State, District, Branch Name
Output FieldsBank Name, Branch Name, IFSC, MICR, Address, District, State, Phone, Payment Modes
ValidationRBI alphanumeric standard format (first 4 letters bank, 5th character 0, last 6 branch code)
Access ModeInstant web lookup, zero registration, mobile and desktop responsive

Practical Everyday Use Cases

  • Adding a new beneficiary or payee for NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS transfers on SBI Yono, HDFC NetBanking, ICICI iMobile, etc.
  • Filling bank account details on government scholarship, PM-Kisan, DBT subsidy, and pension registration forms.
  • Verifying bank details on job application forms, vendor payment vouchers, and salary credit accounts.
  • Locating bank branches after major Indian bank mergers (e.g., Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank, Syndicate into Canara Bank).

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Remember the 5th character in any legitimate Indian IFSC code is always the number zero ("0"), never the letter "O".
  • For merged banks (e.g., Andhra Bank, Corporation Bank, United Bank of India), verify the updated anchor bank IFSC before transferring.
  • Always verify the recipient branch name displayed on screen before authorizing high-value RTGS or NEFT payments.

Common Problems & Solutions

Double check whether your chequebook code contains letter "O" instead of digit "0". All valid IFSCs have "0" in position 5.

If your passbook shows an older bank code (e.g. Allahabad Bank), search by the new anchor bank name (Indian Bank) and branch locality.

Some smaller rural cooperative branches only operate on IFSC/NEFT and do not issue 9-digit clearing house MICR codes.

Privacy & Security

100% Client-Side In-Browser Execution

Your bank search queries are processed anonymously. MakeCard does not request, log, or store your personal bank account numbers, customer IDs, or transaction balances. Search queries merely query public branch codes.

No server uploads • No temporary disk caching • Safe for personal IDs
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FAQ SECTION

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using the IFSC Code Finder

IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code assigned by the RBI. It identifies the exact bank branch where an account is held to ensure electronic funds reach the right destination via NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS.

If the IFSC code and account number do not match a valid account at the target bank, the transaction typically fails and funds are reversed to your account within 24 to 48 hours. However, if the account number happens to exist at that wrong branch, funds may get credited there. Always verify both IFSC and account number.

An IFSC code is used for electronic online money transfers (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS). A MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code is a 9-digit number printed on cheque leaves used for physical cheque clearing.

For standard UPI payments using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA / UPI ID) or mobile number, an IFSC is not required. However, if transferring via UPI to "Account + IFSC", then the correct IFSC code is required.

The IFSC code is clearly printed on the top or upper-left corner of every bank cheque leaf, as well as on the first page of your savings bank passbook.
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