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All Payment Banks IFSC Code List 2026

Complete directory of official IFSC codes for all operating payments banks in India. One central IFSC code applies to all branches nationwide.

Quick Master Code Reference:

Airtel: AIRP0000001
IPPB: IPOS0000001
Fino: FINO0000001
Jio: JIOP0000001
Airtel Payments Bank Limited Most Searched

AIRP0000001

Account No Format: 10-Digit Mobile Number · Central Branch: Gurugram, Haryana

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India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Government of India

IPOS0000001

Account No Format: 12-Digit Customer Account No · Central Branch: Speed Post Centre, New Delhi

Fino Payments Bank Limited Commercial

FINO0000001

Account No Format: 11 to 12-Digit Account No · Central Branch: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Jio Payments Bank Limited Reliance & SBI JV

JIOP0000001

Account No Format: 12-Digit Account Number · Central Branch: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Paytm Payments Bank Limited Restricted

PYTM0123456

Central Branch: Sector 5, Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Withdrawals only; RBI restricted fresh credit deposits in 2024)

Comparison of Indian Payment Banks

Bank Name IFSC Code Account Format Max Balance Cheque Book
Airtel Payments Bank AIRP0000001 10-Digit Mobile ₹2 Lakh No (No MICR)
India Post Payments Bank IPOS0000001 12-Digit Number ₹2 Lakh (Auto-sweep to POSA) No (No MICR)
Fino Payments Bank FINO0000001 11–12 Digit Number ₹2 Lakh No (No MICR)
Jio Payments Bank JIOP0000001 12-Digit Number ₹2 Lakh No (No MICR)
Paytm Payments Bank PYTM0123456 12-Digit Number ₹2 Lakh (Withdrawal only) No (No MICR)

What is a Payments Bank under RBI Regulations?

Payments banks represent a differentiated banking license established by the Reserve Bank of India in 2015 to promote financial inclusion. They operate under specific statutory limitations:

  • Demand Deposits Only: They accept savings and current account deposits but cannot issue credit cards or provide loan advances.
  • ₹2,00,000 Balance Ceiling: The maximum balance an individual can hold at the close of business is capped at ₹2 Lakh.
  • Remittance Rails: They provide electronic payment rails via IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, and UPI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do payment banks have only one IFSC code for the whole country? ▼
Payments banks operate as single central entities without branch-level clearing infrastructure. All customer transactions are processed through one central server location, so the RBI assigns a single national IFSC code that covers all accounts.
Can I receive government DBT subsidies in a Payments Bank account? ▼
Yes. Both Airtel Payments Bank and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) are active participants in the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) Aadhaar Payment Bridge. You can link your 12-digit Aadhaar number to receive PM-KISAN, LPG subsidies, and state social security pensions.

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Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

💡 What Does This Calculator Do?

This directory indexes the centralized IFSC codes, account numbering patterns, and RBI balance limits for all Reserve Bank of India licensed payment banks. You can look up and copy official IFSC codes for Airtel Payments Bank, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), Fino Payments Bank, Jio Payments Bank, and Paytm Payments Bank.

📋 How to Use It

  1. 1
    Search Bank: Type the name of the payment bank (such as IPPB, Airtel, Fino, or Jio).
  2. 2
    Review Account Format: Check whether the bank uses 10-digit mobile numbers or 12-digit account numbers.
  3. 3
    Verify IFSC: Confirm the 11-character code with zero at the 5th position.
  4. 4
    Copy Code: Click the Copy IFSC button to transfer funds through your mobile banking portal.

🧬 The Logic Explained Simply

  • The Concept: Payment banks operate under specific Reserve Bank of India operating guidelines. They cannot offer credit cards or loans directly, and customer deposits hold an end-of-day balance cap of ₹2,00,000. Each bank utilizes a single master branch code for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS clearing.
  • The Master Directory Codes:
  • Airtel Payments Bank: AIRP0000001 (Account = 10-digit mobile number)
  • India Post Payments Bank (IPPB): IPOS0000001 (Account = 12-digit numeric postal account)
  • Fino Payments Bank: FINO0000001 (Account = 10 to 12 digit customer ID)
  • Jio Payments Bank: JIOP0000001 (Account = 12-digit Reliance Jio banking number)
  • Paytm Payments Bank: PYTM0123456 (Historical clearing code)

💡 Real-World Calculation Breakdown

Suppose you need to send ₹25,000 government grant money to an IPPB account:

  1. 1
    Select India Post Payments Bank from the directory.
  2. 2
    Enter the beneficiary IFSC: IPOS0000001.
  3. 3
    Enter the 12-digit IPPB account number from the customer QR card or DakPay app.
  4. 4
    Initiate an IMPS or NEFT payment. The transfer clears immediately through the New Delhi national clearing hub.

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