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IFSC Code Lookup API
Turn an IFSC into bank, branch, address and payment-rail support.
What the IFSC Code Lookup API does
The IFSC Code API resolves an 11-character IFSC to its bank, branch, address, city, state and MICR code, and tells you whether the branch supports UPI, IMPS, NEFT and RTGS. Use it to validate beneficiary details before a payout and to auto-fill bank forms.
Popular use cases
- →Validate payout and refund beneficiary details
- →Auto-fill bank name and branch in onboarding forms
- →Choose the right payment rail (IMPS, NEFT or RTGS) per beneficiary
curl -X POST https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/ifsc-lookup-v1/ \
-H "X-API-Key: live_xxx" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "ifsc": "HDFC0000123" }'{
"ifsc": "HDFC0000123",
"bank": "HDFC Bank",
"branch": "MI Road",
"address": "MI Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan",
"city": "Jaipur",
"state": "Rajasthan",
"micr": "302240002",
"upi": true,
"imps": true,
"neft": true,
"rtgs": true
}Response fields returned by the IFSC Code Lookup API
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| ifsc | HDFC0000123 |
| bank | HDFC Bank |
| branch | MI Road |
| address | MI Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| city | Jaipur |
| state | Rajasthan |
| micr | 302240002 |
| upi | true |
| imps | true |
| neft | true |
| rtgs | true |
Every field, error code and the full schema are in the IFSC Code Lookup API reference.
Call the IFSC Code Lookup API from Node.js or Python
const res = await fetch('https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/ifsc-lookup-v1/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'X-API-Key': process.env.APISATHI_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({"ifsc":"HDFC0000123"}),
});
const data = await res.json();import os, requests
res = requests.post(
"https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/ifsc-lookup-v1/",
headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["APISATHI_KEY"]},
json={"ifsc":"HDFC0000123"},
timeout=30,
)
data = res.json()IFSC Code Lookup API pricing
- → From ₹0.50 per successful call + 18% GST
- → Prepaid wallet from ₹200; no monthly fee, no minimum volume
- → Failed or timed-out calls are not charged
- → Bonus credit on recharges of ₹1,000 and above; GST invoice on every recharge
Start in four steps
- Create a free account — about a minute.
- Call the IFSC Code Lookup API with your TEST key in the sandbox, free.
- Recharge the wallet (UPI, card or netbanking) from ₹200.
- Switch to your LIVE key — the same key works for every API.
Frequently asked questions
Does the IFSC API verify the bank account itself?
No — it describes the branch. To confirm an account number and holder name, use the Bank Account Verification API.
How much does the IFSC Code Lookup API cost?
The IFSC Code Lookup API on API Sathi starts at ₹0.50 per successful call plus 18% GST, paid from a prepaid wallet. There is no monthly fee or minimum volume, and recharges of ₹1,000 or more earn bonus credit. Live prices for every API are on the pricing page.
Can I test the IFSC Code Lookup API for free?
Yes. Every account gets a TEST key that calls the IFSC Code Lookup API in the sandbox at no cost and returns realistic sample responses, so you can finish your integration before adding money to the wallet.
Am I charged if a IFSC Code Lookup API call fails?
No. You pay only for successful calls. If the source is unavailable, times out or rejects the request, the amount held for that call is released straight back to your wallet.
How do I get a IFSC Code Lookup API key?
Sign up at apisathi.in — it takes about a minute — and create a key under API Keys. Use the TEST key in the sandbox, then recharge from ₹200 and switch to a LIVE key. The same key works for every API on API Sathi.
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