Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC code, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that helps identify the individual bank branches. IFSC code is used to transfer funds online for NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS transactions. First four digit characters represent the bank, followed by a zero (0), and the last 6 characters, usually number, represent the bank branch.

Customer can find IFSC code on their bank’s cheque leaves, passbooks, bank statement and other banking documents.

Its significance

Unique branch identification: Through an IFSC code, the particular branches of source and destination banks can be identified.

Useful for electronic transfer: It is used for online fund transfer like NEFT, RTGS & IMPS, and helps eliminate errors.

IFSC Code Finder

This helps customers search for IFSC code of any branch of any bank across the country.

Dena Bank was established on May 98 under the name Devakaran Nanjee Banking Company. In December 99, it adopted its new name as Dena Bank. Dena Bank along with thirteen other major banks was nationalized in July 99 and is now a Public Sector bank constituted under the Banking Companies Act, 970.