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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for City Union Bank Limited, CHIDAMBARAM branch in CHIDAMBARAM. The 11-digit IFSC CIUB0000041 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with City Union Bank Limited at the CHIDAMBARAM location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 CHIDAMBARAM branch, the IFSC CIUB0000041 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000041 identifies this particular branch.

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 Chidambaram branch in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CIUB0000041 for all electronic settlement.

About the Chidambaram branch

The Chidambaram branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at 164 WEST CAR STREET, CHIDAMBARAM - 608 001. 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 CIUB0000041 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 CHIDAMBARAM branch came to be assigned the code CIUB0000041.

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 CIUB0000041, money simply cannot be routed to the CHIDAMBARAM branch electronically.

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 CIUB0000041 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chidambaram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000041

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 CIUB0000041 across all three.

How to use IFSC CIUB0000041 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's CHIDAMBARAM 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 CIUB0000041.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as CHIDAMBARAM.
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 CHIDAMBARAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's CHIDAMBARAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000041 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to City Union Bank Limited CHIDAMBARAM (IFSC CIUB0000041)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000041 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHIDAMBARAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chidambaram

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 CIUB0000041:

• 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 CHIDAMBARAM is still linked to IFSC CIUB0000041.

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 CIUB0000041

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 – CHIDAMBARAM is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000041. 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 CIUB0000041 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Chidambaram branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – CHIDAMBARAM, the IFSC CIUB0000041 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 Chidambaram 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 CIUB0000041

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chidambaram 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 CIUB0000041 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.

Reaching the branch

The Chidambaram branch sits at 164 WEST CAR STREET, CHIDAMBARAM - 608 001. If you are travelling from outside Chidambaram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4144-222114 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 CIUB0000041 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CIUB0000041

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 – CHIDAMBARAM, 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: CIUB0000041.
• 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.

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 Chidambaram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000041, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CIUB0000041 for City Union Bank Limited – CHIDAMBARAM, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CIUB0000041 is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, CHIDAMBARAM branch, in CHIDAMBARAM, TAMIL NADU. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.