IFSC Code of City Union Bank Limited, Bhubaneswar Branch, Odisha

Below are the complete branch details for City Union Bank Limited, BHUBANESWAR branch, located in BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CIUB0000288. 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 CIUB0000288 for City Union Bank Limited – BHUBANESWAR — 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 City Union Bank Limited – BHUBANESWAR is CIUB0000288. The first four letters CIUB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000288 map to this branch in BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA.

About City Union Bank Limited

City Union Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Bhubaneswar branch in Bhubaneswar. 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, CIUB0000288.

About this branch

The branch is located at 777,SAHEED NAGAR,BHUBANESWAR 751 007,ORISSA. It serves the Bhubaneswar 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 CIUB0000288 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 BHUBANESWAR of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000288 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 CIUB0000288 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 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 CIUB0000288 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bhubaneswar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000288

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 CIUB0000288 across all three.

NEFT to City Union Bank Limited, BHUBANESWAR using IFSC CIUB0000288

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 CIUB0000288, and confirm that the system picks up City Union Bank Limited – BHUBANESWAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BHUBANESWAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's BHUBANESWAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000288 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to City Union Bank Limited BHUBANESWAR (IFSC CIUB0000288)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000288 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BHUBANESWAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bhubaneswar

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 CIUB0000288:

• 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 BHUBANESWAR is still linked to IFSC CIUB0000288.

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 City Union Bank Limited's BHUBANESWAR branch, the IFSC CIUB0000288 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.

Account types you can open at the Bhubaneswar branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – BHUBANESWAR, the IFSC CIUB0000288 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 Bhubaneswar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 674-2548430.

• 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 CIUB0000288

Online banking and IFSC CIUB0000288

City Union Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BHUBANESWAR 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 CIUB0000288 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 Bhubaneswar branch sits at 777,SAHEED NAGAR,BHUBANESWAR 751 007,ORISSA. If you are travelling from outside Bhubaneswar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 674-2548430 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 CIUB0000288 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CIUB0000288

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 – BHUBANESWAR, 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: CIUB0000288.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Bhubaneswar 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 CIUB0000288 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CIUB0000288 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 CIUB0000288 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 674-2548430.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CIUB0000288 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's BHUBANESWAR branch, located at 777,SAHEED NAGAR,BHUBANESWAR 751 007,ORISSA in BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA. 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.