Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to AU Small Finance Bank Limited's ABOHAR branch in ABOHAR, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code AUBL0002396 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For AU Small Finance Bank Limited's ABOHAR branch, the IFSC AUBL0002396 breaks down as follows: AUBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002396 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | AU Small Finance Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Abohar |
| IFSC Code | AUBL0002396 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KHASRA NO. 702, DURGA COMPLEX, STREET NO. 9, CIRCULAR ROAD |
| City | Abohar |
| District | Abohar |
| State | Punjab |
| STD Code | 183 |
| Phone | 228200 |
About AU Small Finance Bank Limited
AU Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Abohar branch in Abohar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, AUBL0002396.
About this branch
The branch is located at KHASRA NO. 702, DURGA COMPLEX, STREET NO. 9, CIRCULAR ROAD. It serves the Abohar region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of AU Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC AUBL0002396 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every AU Small Finance Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC
Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including ABOHAR of AU Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code AUBL0002396 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.
Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC AUBL0002396 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC AUBL0002396
Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC AUBL0002396 across all three.
How to use IFSC AUBL0002396 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to AU Small Finance Bank Limited's ABOHAR branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC AUBL0002396.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as AU Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as ABOHAR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to ABOHAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at AU Small Finance Bank Limited's ABOHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC AUBL0002396 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to AU Small Finance Bank Limited – ABOHAR, use IMPS. With IFSC AUBL0002396 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC AUBL0002396 for AU Small Finance Bank Limited – ABOHAR, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – AUBL0002396 | Yes – AUBL0002396 | Yes – AUBL0002396 |
For most retail customers crediting the Abohar branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.
How UPI relates to the IFSC code
UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at AU Small Finance Bank Limited's ABOHAR branch, the IFSC AUBL0002396 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.
That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.
Account types you can open at the Abohar branch
Once you have an account at AU Small Finance Bank Limited – ABOHAR, the IFSC AUBL0002396 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Abohar branch can access most of AU Small Finance Bank Limited's standard product suite, including:
- Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
- Term deposits and recurring deposits
- Retail and small-business loans
- Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
- Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
- Online and mobile banking activation
- Electronic transfers via IFSC AUBL0002396
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by AU Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC AUBL0002396 and the account number together uniquely identify the Abohar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Abohar branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC AUBL0002396 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.
Things to verify before sending money
Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to AU Small Finance Bank Limited – ABOHAR:
- The IFSC is exactly AUBL0002396 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills AU Small Finance Bank Limited as the bank name and ABOHAR as the branch.
- The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
- You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.
A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.
Reaching the branch
The Abohar branch sits at KHASRA NO. 702, DURGA COMPLEX, STREET NO. 9, CIRCULAR ROAD. If you are travelling from outside Abohar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 183-228200 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC AUBL0002396 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC AUBL0002396 from official sources
The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm AUBL0002396 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 183-228200.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch banking hours and holidays
Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Abohar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC AUBL0002396, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
AU Small Finance Bank LimitedAbohar Branch
KHASRA NO. 702, DURGA COMPLEX, STREET NO. 9, CIRCULAR ROAD
Abohar, Punjab
Phone: 183-228200
IFSC: AUBL0002396
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of AU Small Finance Bank Limited Abohar branch?
The IFSC code of AU Small Finance Bank Limited, Abohar branch is AUBL0002396. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How do I add AU Small Finance Bank Limited Abohar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC AUBL0002396, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC AUBL0002396 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC AUBL0002396 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of AU Small Finance Bank Limited Abohar branch?
You can reach the branch at 183-228200 during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC AUBL0002396 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC AUBL0002396 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Abohar branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code AUBL0002396 belongs to AU Small Finance Bank Limited's ABOHAR branch, located at KHASRA NO. 702, DURGA COMPLEX, STREET NO. 9, CIRCULAR ROAD in ABOHAR, PUNJAB. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.


