IFSC Code of City Union Bank Limited, Vijaynagar Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, VIJAYNAGAR branch in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CIUB0000233. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the VIJAYNAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CIUB0000233 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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, CIUB0000233 is the IFSC of City Union Bank Limited's VIJAYNAGAR branch. The format is fixed: CIUB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000233 = branch identifier.

About the bank

City Union Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Vijaynagar branch in Bengaluru, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CIUB0000233 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 23 BY 1,17TH CROSS,M C LAYOUT,NEAR MARUTHI MANDIR,VIJAYNAGAR,BANGALORE,560040. It serves the Bengaluru region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of City Union Bank Limited. The IFSC CIUB0000233 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 VIJAYNAGAR of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000233 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 CIUB0000233 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Vijaynagar branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – VIJAYNAGAR, the IFSC CIUB0000233 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 Vijaynagar 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 CIUB0000233

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000233

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 CIUB0000233 across all three.

How to use IFSC CIUB0000233 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's VIJAYNAGAR 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CIUB0000233.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as VIJAYNAGAR.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CIUB0000233

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 City Union Bank Limited – VIJAYNAGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CIUB0000233 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to City Union Bank Limited VIJAYNAGAR (IFSC CIUB0000233)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000233 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VIJAYNAGAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Vijaynagar

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 CIUB0000233:

• 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 VIJAYNAGAR is still linked to IFSC CIUB0000233.

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 CIUB0000233

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 – VIJAYNAGAR is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000233. 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 CIUB0000233 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 Vijaynagar 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 CIUB0000233 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 City Union Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CIUB0000233 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vijaynagar 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 City Union Bank Limited – VIJAYNAGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly CIUB0000233 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills City Union Bank Limited as the bank name and VIJAYNAGAR 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.

How to reach the Vijaynagar branch

The branch is located at NO 23 BY 1,17TH CROSS,M C LAYOUT,NEAR MARUTHI MANDIR,VIJAYNAGAR,BANGALORE,560040, which puts it inside Bengaluru, the broader Bengaluru Rural district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “City Union Bank Limited Vijaynagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CIUB0000233 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 80-23504001 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 CIUB0000233 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CIUB0000233 for City Union Bank Limited – VIJAYNAGAR, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Vijaynagar 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 CIUB0000233 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CIUB0000233 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's VIJAYNAGAR branch, located at NO 23 BY 1,17TH CROSS,M C LAYOUT,NEAR MARUTHI MANDIR,VIJAYNAGAR,BANGALORE,560040 in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA. 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.