Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to City Union Bank Limited's ARANTHANGI branch in ARANTHANGI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code CIUB0000565 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, CIUB0000565 is the IFSC of City Union Bank Limited's ARANTHANGI branch. The format is fixed: CIUB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000565 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | City Union Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Aranthangi |
| IFSC Code | CIUB0000565 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | PUDUKOTTAI ROAD,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKOTTAI 614616 |
| City | Aranthangi |
| District | Pudukottai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 7397789905 |
About City Union Bank Limited
City Union Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Aranthangi branch in Aranthangi. 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, CIUB0000565.
Aranthangi branch overview
Located at PUDUKOTTAI ROAD,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKOTTAI 614616, the Aranthangi branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CIUB0000565 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Why every City Union Bank Limited 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 ARANTHANGI of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000565 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 CIUB0000565 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 CIUB0000565
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 CIUB0000565 across all three.
How to use IFSC CIUB0000565 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's ARANTHANGI branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CIUB0000565.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as ARANTHANGI.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to ARANTHANGI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's ARANTHANGI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000565 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to City Union Bank Limited – ARANTHANGI, use IMPS. With IFSC CIUB0000565 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CIUB0000565 for City Union Bank Limited – ARANTHANGI, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CIUB0000565 | Yes – CIUB0000565 | Yes – CIUB0000565 |
For most retail customers crediting the Aranthangi branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.
UPI payments and IFSC CIUB0000565
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 City Union Bank Limited – ARANTHANGI is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000565. 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 CIUB0000565 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Aranthangi branch
Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – ARANTHANGI, the IFSC CIUB0000565 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Aranthangi branch can access most of City Union Bank Limited'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 CIUB0000565
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Aranthangi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CIUB0000565 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Aranthangi 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 CIUB0000565 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 CIUB0000565
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 City Union Bank Limited – ARANTHANGI, 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:
CIUB0000565. - 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 Aranthangi branch
The branch is located at PUDUKOTTAI ROAD,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKOTTAI 614616, which puts it inside Aranthangi, the broader Pudukottai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “City Union Bank Limited Aranthangi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CIUB0000565 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 7397789905 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CIUB0000565 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CIUB0000565 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 CIUB0000565 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 7397789905.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Aranthangi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000565, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
City Union Bank LimitedAranthangi Branch
PUDUKOTTAI ROAD,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKOTTAI 614616
Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 7397789905
IFSC: CIUB0000565
Frequently asked questions
Does City Union Bank Limited Aranthangi branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 7397789905 to confirm.
Is IFSC CIUB0000565 the same for all accounts at Aranthangi branch?
Yes. The IFSC CIUB0000565 is shared by every account held at City Union Bank Limited's Aranthangi branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited Aranthangi branch?
The IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, Aranthangi branch is CIUB0000565. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC CIUB0000565 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CIUB0000565 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CIUB0000565 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to City Union Bank Limited – Aranthangi reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of City Union Bank Limited Aranthangi branch?
You can reach the branch at 7397789905 during regular banking hours.
Where is City Union Bank Limited Aranthangi branch located?
City Union Bank Limited's Aranthangi branch is located at PUDUKOTTAI ROAD,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKOTTAI 614616, Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu.
Summary
The IFSC code CIUB0000565 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's ARANTHANGI branch, located at PUDUKOTTAI ROAD,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKOTTAI 614616 in ARANTHANGI, TAMIL NADU. 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.
