IFSC Code of City Union Bank Limited, Avadi Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, AVADI branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CIUB0000266. 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 AVADI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CIUB0000266 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.

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 – AVADI is CIUB0000266. The first four letters CIUB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000266 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

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 Avadi branch — IFSC CIUB0000266 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 246,NEW MILITARY ROAD,AVADI,CHENNAI 600 054. It serves the Chennai 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 CIUB0000266 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 AVADI branch came to be assigned the code CIUB0000266.

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 CIUB0000266, money simply cannot be routed to the AVADI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000266

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 CIUB0000266 across all three.

NEFT to City Union Bank Limited, AVADI using IFSC CIUB0000266

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 CIUB0000266, and confirm that the system picks up City Union Bank Limited – AVADI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AVADI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's AVADI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000266 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 – AVADI, use IMPS. With IFSC CIUB0000266 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 Avadi

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 CIUB0000266:

• 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 AVADI is still linked to IFSC CIUB0000266.

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 CIUB0000266

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 – AVADI is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000266. 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 CIUB0000266 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Avadi branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – AVADI, the IFSC CIUB0000266 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 Avadi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-26558440.

• 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 CIUB0000266

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 CIUB0000266 and the account number together uniquely identify the Avadi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Avadi 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 CIUB0000266 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.

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 – AVADI:

• The IFSC is exactly CIUB0000266 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 AVADI 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 Avadi branch

The branch is located at NO 246,NEW MILITARY ROAD,AVADI,CHENNAI 600 054, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Thiruvallur district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “City Union Bank Limited Avadi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CIUB0000266 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-26558440 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 CIUB0000266 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CIUB0000266 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 CIUB0000266 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-26558440.
• 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 Avadi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000266, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CIUB0000266 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's AVADI branch, located at NO 246,NEW MILITARY ROAD,AVADI,CHENNAI 600 054 in CHENNAI, 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.