IFSC Code of Axis Bank, Ekkaduthangal Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Axis Bank's EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code UTIB0002772 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Axis Bank – EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI is UTIB0002772. The first four letters UTIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002772 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About the bank

Axis Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ekkaduthangal Chennai branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTIB0002772 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at NEW NO 32OLD NO 4 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ROAD 100FT ROAD EKKADUTHANGAL GUINDY CHENNAI TN PIN 600032. It serves the Chennai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Axis Bank. The IFSC UTIB0002772 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Axis Bank 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 EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI of Axis Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTIB0002772 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 UTIB0002772 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Ekkaduthangal Chennai branch

Once you have an account at Axis Bank – EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI, the IFSC UTIB0002772 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 Ekkaduthangal Chennai branch can access most of Axis Bank'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 UTIB0002772

How to transfer money using IFSC UTIB0002772

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 UTIB0002772 across all three.

NEFT to Axis Bank, EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI using IFSC UTIB0002772

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC UTIB0002772, and confirm that the system picks up Axis Bank – EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Axis Bank's EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTIB0002772 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Axis Bank – EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI, use IMPS. With IFSC UTIB0002772 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ekkaduthangal Chennai

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC UTIB0002772:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI is still linked to IFSC UTIB0002772.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

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 Axis Bank's EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI branch, the IFSC UTIB0002772 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ekkaduthangal Chennai 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 UTIB0002772 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ekkaduthangal Chennai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTIB0002772 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 Axis Bank – EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI:

• The IFSC is exactly UTIB0002772 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Axis Bank as the bank name and EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI 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 Ekkaduthangal Chennai branch sits at NEW NO 32OLD NO 4 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ROAD 100FT ROAD EKKADUTHANGAL GUINDY CHENNAI TN PIN 600032. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-22257881 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 UTIB0002772 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UTIB0002772 for Axis Bank – EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ekkaduthangal Chennai are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to UTIB0002772 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UTIB0002772 belongs to Axis Bank's EKKADUTHANGAL CHENNAI branch, located at NEW NO 32OLD NO 4 JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ROAD 100FT ROAD EKKADUTHANGAL GUINDY… in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.