IFSC Code of City Union Bank Limited, Chandigarh Branch, Chandigarh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, CHANDIGARH branch in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CIUB0000358. 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 CHANDIGARH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CIUB0000358 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.

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 City Union Bank Limited's CHANDIGARH branch, the IFSC CIUB0000358 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000358 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

City Union Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chandigarh branch — IFSC CIUB0000358 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

About the Chandigarh branch

The Chandigarh branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at SCO243334,SECTOR 22C,CHANDIGARH 160 022. 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 CIUB0000358 is used.

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 City Union Bank Limited's CHANDIGARH branch came to be assigned the code CIUB0000358.

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 CIUB0000358, money simply cannot be routed to the CHANDIGARH branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000358

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 CIUB0000358 across all three.

How to use IFSC CIUB0000358 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's CHANDIGARH 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 CIUB0000358.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as CHANDIGARH.
5. 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 CHANDIGARH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's CHANDIGARH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000358 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 – CHANDIGARH, use IMPS. With IFSC CIUB0000358 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 CIUB0000358 for City Union Bank Limited – CHANDIGARH, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Chandigarh 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 CIUB0000358

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 – CHANDIGARH is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000358. 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 CIUB0000358 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Chandigarh branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – CHANDIGARH, the IFSC CIUB0000358 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 Chandigarh branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9344023591.

• 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 CIUB0000358

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 CIUB0000358 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chandigarh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CIUB0000358

City Union Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHANDIGARH 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 CIUB0000358 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CIUB0000358

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 – CHANDIGARH, 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: CIUB0000358.
• 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 Chandigarh branch

The branch is located at SCO243334,SECTOR 22C,CHANDIGARH 160 022, which puts it inside Chandigarh, the broader Chandigarh district, and the state of Chandigarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “City Union Bank Limited Chandigarh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CIUB0000358 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9344023591 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 CIUB0000358 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CIUB0000358 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 CIUB0000358 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9344023591.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Chandigarh 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 CIUB0000358 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CIUB0000358 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's CHANDIGARH branch, located at SCO243334,SECTOR 22C,CHANDIGARH 160 022 in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH. 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.