IFSC Code of AU Small Finance Bank Limited, Shimla Branch, Himachal Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to AU Small Finance Bank Limited's SHIMLA branch in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code AUBL0002381 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, AUBL0002381 is the IFSC of AU Small Finance Bank Limited's SHIMLA branch. The format is fixed: AUBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002381 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

AU Small Finance Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Shimla branch — IFSC AUBL0002381 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 2,ARGGLE HOUSE, THE MALL ROAD, SHIMLA. It serves the Shimla 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 AUBL0002381 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 SHIMLA of AU Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code AUBL0002381 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 AUBL0002381 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Shimla branch is mapped to IFSC AUBL0002381 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of AU Small Finance Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains AUBL0002381.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Shimla 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 AUBL0002381

How to transfer money using IFSC AUBL0002381

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 AUBL0002381 across all three.

How to use IFSC AUBL0002381 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 SHIMLA 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC AUBL0002381.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as AU Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as SHIMLA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC AUBL0002381

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to AU Small Finance Bank Limited – SHIMLA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC AUBL0002381 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to AU Small Finance Bank Limited SHIMLA (IFSC AUBL0002381)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC AUBL0002381 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SHIMLA branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC AUBL0002381 for AU Small Finance Bank Limited – SHIMLA, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Shimla 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.

UPI payments and IFSC AUBL0002381

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at AU Small Finance Bank Limited – SHIMLA is still mapped to IFSC AUBL0002381. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC AUBL0002381 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC AUBL0002381

AU Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHIMLA branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC AUBL0002381 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Shimla branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC AUBL0002381 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – SHIMLA:

• The IFSC is exactly AUBL0002381 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 SHIMLA 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.

How to reach the Shimla branch

The branch is located at 2,ARGGLE HOUSE, THE MALL ROAD, SHIMLA, which puts it inside Shimla, the broader Shimla district, and the state of Himachal Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “AU Small Finance Bank Limited Shimla branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC AUBL0002381 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 177-2814265 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC AUBL0002381 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC AUBL0002381 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 AUBL0002381 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 177-2814265.
• 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 Shimla branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC AUBL0002381, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code AUBL0002381 belongs to AU Small Finance Bank Limited's SHIMLA branch, located at 2,ARGGLE HOUSE, THE MALL ROAD, SHIMLA in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.