Below are the complete branch details for Axis Bank, CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD branch, located in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTIB0002654. 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 UTIB0002654 for Axis Bank – CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD — 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 – CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD is UTIB0002654. The first four letters UTIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002654 map to this branch in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA.
About Axis Bank
Axis Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch in Pune. 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, UTIB0002654.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Axis Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad |
| IFSC Code | UTIB0002654 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND FLOOR GMC VASTU SHOP NO 6 TO 11 PLOT NO1221 PURNA NAGAR PIMPRI CHINCHWAD PUNE PIN 411019 |
| City | Pune |
| District | Pune |
| State | Maharashtra |
| STD Code | 20 |
| Phone | 1801035577 |
Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch overview
Located at GROUND FLOOR GMC VASTU SHOP NO 6 TO 11 PLOT NO1221 PURNA NAGAR PIMPRI CHINCHWAD PUNE PIN 411019, the Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UTIB0002654 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 CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD of Axis Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTIB0002654 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 UTIB0002654 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 Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch is mapped to IFSC UTIB0002654 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 UTIB0002654.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad 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 UTIB0002654
How to transfer money using IFSC UTIB0002654
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 UTIB0002654 across all three.
NEFT to Axis Bank, CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD using IFSC UTIB0002654
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 UTIB0002654, and confirm that the system picks up Axis Bank – CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Axis Bank's CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTIB0002654 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 – CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD, use IMPS. With IFSC UTIB0002654 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 Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad
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 UTIB0002654:
- 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 CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD is still linked to IFSC UTIB0002654.
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.
UPI payments and IFSC UTIB0002654
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 Axis Bank – CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD is still mapped to IFSC UTIB0002654. 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 UTIB0002654 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad 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 UTIB0002654 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 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 UTIB0002654 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD:
- The IFSC is exactly UTIB0002654 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 CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD 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 Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch sits at GROUND FLOOR GMC VASTU SHOP NO 6 TO 11 PLOT NO1221 PURNA NAGAR PIMPRI CHINCHWAD PUNE PIN 411019. If you are travelling from outside Pune, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 20-1801035577 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 UTIB0002654 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC UTIB0002654 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 UTIB0002654 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 20-1801035577.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad 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 UTIB0002654 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Axis BankChikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad Branch
GROUND FLOOR GMC VASTU SHOP NO 6 TO 11 PLOT NO1221 PURNA NAGAR PIMPRI CHINCHWAD PUNE PIN 411019
Pune, Maharashtra
Phone: 20-1801035577
IFSC: UTIB0002654
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Axis Bank Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UTIB0002654, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC UTIB0002654 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UTIB0002654 to send funds instantly.
Where is Axis Bank Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch located?
Axis Bank's Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch is located at GROUND FLOOR GMC VASTU SHOP NO 6 TO 11 PLOT NO1221 PURNA NAGAR PIMPRI CHINCHWAD PUNE PIN 411019, Pune, Maharashtra.
Does Axis Bank Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 20-1801035577 to confirm.
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 Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UTIB0002654 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Axis Bank – Chikhli Road Pimpri Chinchwad reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC UTIB0002654 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UTIB0002654 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Final notes
To recap: UTIB0002654 is the IFSC code of Axis Bank, CHIKHLI ROAD PIMPRI CHINCHWAD branch, in PUNE, 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.


