IFSC Code of Axis Bank, Nehru Road Vileparle East Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Axis Bank's NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code UTIB0003773 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, UTIB0003773 is the IFSC of Axis Bank's NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST branch. The format is fixed: UTIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003773 = branch identifier.

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 Nehru Road Vileparle East branch — IFSC UTIB0003773 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Nehru Road Vileparle East branch overview

Located at GR FLR, SHOP NO2, S S HOUSE, NEHRU ROAD, VILEPARLE EAST DIST. MUMBAI, PIN CODE 400057, the Nehru Road Vileparle East branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UTIB0003773 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST of Axis Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTIB0003773 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 UTIB0003773 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 UTIB0003773

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 UTIB0003773 across all three.

NEFT to Axis Bank, NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST using IFSC UTIB0003773

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 UTIB0003773, and confirm that the system picks up Axis Bank – NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UTIB0003773

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 – NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UTIB0003773 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Axis Bank NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST (IFSC UTIB0003773)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UTIB0003773 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nehru Road Vileparle East

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 UTIB0003773:

• 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 NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST is still linked to IFSC UTIB0003773.

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 NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST branch, the IFSC UTIB0003773 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 Nehru Road Vileparle East branch is mapped to IFSC UTIB0003773 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 UTIB0003773.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Nehru Road Vileparle East 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 UTIB0003773

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 UTIB0003773 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nehru Road Vileparle East 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 Nehru Road Vileparle East 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 UTIB0003773 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTIB0003773

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 – NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST, 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: UTIB0003773.
• 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 Nehru Road Vileparle East branch

The branch is located at GR FLR, SHOP NO2, S S HOUSE, NEHRU ROAD, VILEPARLE EAST DIST. MUMBAI, PIN CODE 400057, which puts it inside Mumbai, the broader Mumbai district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Axis Bank Nehru Road Vileparle East branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTIB0003773 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9820942186 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 UTIB0003773 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UTIB0003773 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 UTIB0003773 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9820942186.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Nehru Road Vileparle East 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 UTIB0003773 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UTIB0003773 is the IFSC code of Axis Bank, NEHRU ROAD VILEPARLE EAST branch, in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.