IFSC Code of Axis Bank, Friends Colony, Etawah Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for Axis Bank, FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH branch, located in ETAWAH, UTTAR PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTIB0004439. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case UTIB0004439 for Axis Bank – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH is UTIB0004439. The first four letters UTIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 004439 map to this branch in ETAWAH, UTTAR PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Axis Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Friends Colony, Etawah branch — IFSC UTIB0004439 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, PLOT NO. 2A, HOUSE NO.713, FRIENDS COLONY, NEAR BHARTHANA CHAURAHA, ETAWAH 206001. It serves the Etawah 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 UTIB0004439 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 FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH of Axis Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTIB0004439 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 UTIB0004439 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 UTIB0004439

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 UTIB0004439 across all three.

NEFT to Axis Bank, FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH using IFSC UTIB0004439

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 UTIB0004439, and confirm that the system picks up Axis Bank – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UTIB0004439

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 Axis Bank – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UTIB0004439 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Axis Bank – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH, use IMPS. With IFSC UTIB0004439 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 Friends Colony, Etawah

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 UTIB0004439:

• 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 FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH is still linked to IFSC UTIB0004439.

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 FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH branch, the IFSC UTIB0004439 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Friends Colony, Etawah branch is mapped to IFSC UTIB0004439 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Axis Bank, 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 UTIB0004439.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Friends Colony, Etawah 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 UTIB0004439

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Axis Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC UTIB0004439 and the account number together uniquely identify the Friends Colony, Etawah branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC UTIB0004439

Axis Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH 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 UTIB0004439 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTIB0004439

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Axis Bank – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: UTIB0004439.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

How to reach the Friends Colony, Etawah branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, PLOT NO. 2A, HOUSE NO.713, FRIENDS COLONY, NEAR BHARTHANA CHAURAHA, ETAWAH 206001, which puts it inside Etawah, the broader Etawah district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Axis Bank Friends Colony, Etawah branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTIB0004439 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 5688-8279680400 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 UTIB0004439 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UTIB0004439 for Axis Bank – FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH, 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.

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 Friends Colony, Etawah branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTIB0004439, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code UTIB0004439 belongs to Axis Bank's FRIENDS COLONY, ETAWAH branch, located at GROUND FLOOR, PLOT NO. 2A, HOUSE NO.713, FRIENDS COLONY, NEAR BHARTHANA… in ETAWAH, UTTAR 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.