IFSC Code of Axis Bank, Velagapudi Branch, Andhra Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for Axis Bank, VELAGAPUDI branch, located in VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UTIB0003425. 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 UTIB0003425 for Axis Bank – VELAGAPUDI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Axis Bank's VELAGAPUDI branch, the IFSC UTIB0003425 breaks down as follows: UTIB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 003425 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Axis Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Velagapudi branch in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UTIB0003425 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at BUILDING NO 5 CRDA AP SECRETARIAT VELAGAPUDI AMARAVATHI GUNTUR DIST 522503. It serves the Vijayawada 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 UTIB0003425 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 VELAGAPUDI of Axis Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTIB0003425 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 UTIB0003425 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 UTIB0003425 and the account number together uniquely identify the Velagapudi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UTIB0003425

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 UTIB0003425 across all three.

NEFT to Axis Bank, VELAGAPUDI using IFSC UTIB0003425

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 UTIB0003425, and confirm that the system picks up Axis Bank – VELAGAPUDI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VELAGAPUDI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Axis Bank's VELAGAPUDI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UTIB0003425 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 – VELAGAPUDI, use IMPS. With IFSC UTIB0003425 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 Velagapudi

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 UTIB0003425:

• 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 VELAGAPUDI is still linked to IFSC UTIB0003425.

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 UTIB0003425

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 – VELAGAPUDI is still mapped to IFSC UTIB0003425. 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 UTIB0003425 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Velagapudi branch

Once you have an account at Axis Bank – VELAGAPUDI, the IFSC UTIB0003425 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.

Banking services available

The Velagapudi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 866-2469318.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC UTIB0003425

Online banking and IFSC UTIB0003425

Axis Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VELAGAPUDI 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 UTIB0003425 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.

Reaching the branch

The Velagapudi branch sits at BUILDING NO 5 CRDA AP SECRETARIAT VELAGAPUDI AMARAVATHI GUNTUR DIST 522503. If you are travelling from outside Vijayawada, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 866-2469318 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 UTIB0003425 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 – VELAGAPUDI:

• The IFSC is exactly UTIB0003425 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 VELAGAPUDI 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 Velagapudi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UTIB0003425, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC UTIB0003425 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 UTIB0003425 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 866-2469318.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UTIB0003425 is the IFSC code of Axis Bank, VELAGAPUDI branch, in VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.