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Indian Overseas Bank Phulwari Sharif IFSC Code

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IOBA0004012

IFSC · Used for NEFT, IMPS & RTGS

801020003

MICR · Used for Cheque Clearance

Branch

Phulwari Sharif

Address

Ground Floor, Prabha Complex, Chhedi Tola Near Aiims, Phulwari Sharif, District Patna, Bihar, Pin 801505

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District

Patna

State

Bihar

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About Indian Overseas Bank Phulwari Sharif (chhedi Tola Near Aiims Phulw - 4012), Patna

The IFSC code IOBA0004012 (lowercase: ioba0004012) belongs to Indian Overseas Bank, specifically the Phulwari Sharif (chhedi Tola Near Aiims Phulw - 4012) branch located in Patna, Bihar.

The 5th character in the IFSC code IOBA0004012 is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is IOBA0004012 (lowercase: ioba0004012), and not IOBAO004012. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.

The IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank Phulwari Sharif (chhedi Tola Near Aiims Phulw - 4012) in Patna, Bihar is IOBA0004012. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.

Indian Overseas Bank Phulwari Sharif (chhedi Tola Near Aiims Phulw - 4012) is located at Ground Floor, Prabha Complex, Chhedi Tola Near Aiims, Phulwari Sharif, District Patna, Bihar, Pin 801505, Patna, Bihar. You can click the "View on Google Maps" button on this page to get directions.

The MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code of Indian Overseas Bank Phulwari Sharif (chhedi Tola Near Aiims Phulw - 4012) is 801020003. MICR codes are used for cheque processing and are printed at the bottom of cheque leaves in magnetic ink.

Yes. IFSC code IOBA0004012 is valid for all three RBI-regulated transfer modes: NEFT (settled in 30-minute batches, no minimum), RTGS (real-time, minimum ₹2 lakh), and IMPS (instant, up to ₹5 lakh). All modes are available 24×7×365 as per RBI guidelines issued in December 2019.

You can verify IFSC code IOBA0004012 by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any Indian Overseas Bank Phulwari Sharif (chhedi Tola Near Aiims Phulw - 4012) cheque leaf, (2) The first page of your Indian Overseas Bank passbook, (3) Your net banking or mobile banking app under "Branch Details", or (4) The RBI's official IFSC lookup at rbi.org.in.

Understanding IFSC Code: IOBA0004012

Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters

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IOBA
Bank Codechars 1–4
0Reservedchar 5
004012
Branch Codechars 6–11

IOBA0004012

What Each Part Means

Bank Code — IOBA
The first 4 characters uniquely identify Indian Overseas Bank at the national level. Every branch of Indian Overseas Bank across all states shares this same prefix. It is assigned by the RBI and never changes.
Reserved — 0
The 5th character is always 0 (zero), reserved by the RBI for future use. It acts as a separator between the bank identifier and the branch-specific code and is mandatory in all electronic fund transfer systems.
Branch Code — 004012
The final 6 characters 004012 uniquely identify this specific branch within the Indian Overseas Bank network. No two branches share the same branch code. Use this code to verify you have the correct branch before initiating any NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS transfer.
Quick reference for IFSC code IOBA0004012
SegmentCharsValuePurpose
Bank Code1–4IOBAIdentifies Indian Overseas Bank
Reserved50RBI reserved (always 0)
Branch Code6–11004012Unique to this branch

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IFSC vs MICR — Functional Comparison

Two different codes, two different banking systems

FeatureIFSC CodeMICR Code
Full FormIndian Financial System CodeMagnetic Ink Character Recognition
Length & Format11 characters — alphanumeric9 digits — numeric only
This BranchIOBA0004012801020003
Primary UseElectronic fund transfers: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPIPhysical cheque clearing at clearing houses
MediumDigital / online — no physical document neededPrinted in magnetic ink on cheque leaf bottom band
Processing SpeedReal-time (IMPS/UPI) or 30-min batches (NEFT)T+1 or T+2 clearing cycle via RBI clearing houses
Where to Find ItCheque leaf (top area), passbook first page, net bankingBottom band of cheque leaf (the printed magnetic strip)
Assigned ByRBI — permanent unless branch is relocated/mergedRBI — encodes city (3) + bank (3) + branch (3) digits
Required ForAdding a payee / beneficiary for online transferCheque book issuance and clearing house processing

Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Payment Systems Guidelines. IFSC mandatory for NEFT/RTGS/IMPS since 2010; MICR used by CTS-2010 standard cheque clearing.

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