IFSC Code of Axis Bank, Rajendra Nagar Shimoga Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Axis Bank's RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA branch in SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code UTIB0002668 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 – RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA is UTIB0002668. The first four letters UTIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002668 map to this branch in SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA.

About Axis Bank

Axis Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch in Shimoga. 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, UTIB0002668.

About the Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch

The Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch of Axis Bank is situated at SRI BASAVESHWARACOMPLEX KHATA NO789 6763WARDNO 03 100 FTROAD RAJENDRANAGAR SHIMOGA PIN 577201. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code UTIB0002668 is used.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Axis Bank's RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA branch came to be assigned the code UTIB0002668.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC UTIB0002668, money simply cannot be routed to the RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTIB0002668 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC UTIB0002668

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 UTIB0002668 across all three.

NEFT to Axis Bank, RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA using IFSC UTIB0002668

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 UTIB0002668, and confirm that the system picks up Axis Bank – RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Axis Bank's RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTIB0002668 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 – RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA, use IMPS. With IFSC UTIB0002668 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 Rajendra Nagar Shimoga

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 UTIB0002668:

• 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 RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA is still linked to IFSC UTIB0002668.

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 RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA branch, the IFSC UTIB0002668 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 Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch is mapped to IFSC UTIB0002668 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 UTIB0002668.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Rajendra Nagar Shimoga 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 UTIB0002668

Online banking and IFSC UTIB0002668

Axis Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA 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 UTIB0002668 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.

How to reach the Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch

The branch is located at SRI BASAVESHWARACOMPLEX KHATA NO789 6763WARDNO 03 100 FTROAD RAJENDRANAGAR SHIMOGA PIN 577201, which puts it inside Shimoga, the broader Shimoga district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Axis Bank Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTIB0002668 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8182-207750 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 UTIB0002668 and your account number.

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 – RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA:

• The IFSC is exactly UTIB0002668 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 RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA 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.

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 Rajendra Nagar Shimoga branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTIB0002668, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UTIB0002668 for Axis Bank – RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UTIB0002668 is the IFSC code of Axis Bank, RAJENDRA NAGAR SHIMOGA branch, in SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA. 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.