This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for City Union Bank Limited, KANPUR branch in KANPUR. The 11-digit IFSC CIUB0000501 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 KANPUR 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 KANPUR branch, the IFSC CIUB0000501 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000501 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | City Union Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kanpur |
| IFSC Code | CIUB0000501 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND FLOOR,24-14,THE MALL,KANPUR-208 001 |
| City | Kanpur |
| District | Kanpur City |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 8799498478 |
About City Union Bank Limited
City Union Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kanpur branch in Kanpur. 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, CIUB0000501.
About this branch
The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,24-14,THE MALL,KANPUR-208 001. It serves the Kanpur 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 CIUB0000501 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 KANPUR of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000501 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 CIUB0000501 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000501
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 CIUB0000501 across all three.
How to use IFSC CIUB0000501 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's KANPUR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CIUB0000501.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as KANPUR.
- 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 KANPUR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's KANPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000501 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to City Union Bank Limited KANPUR (IFSC CIUB0000501)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000501 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANPUR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CIUB0000501 for City Union Bank Limited – KANPUR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CIUB0000501 | Yes – CIUB0000501 | Yes – CIUB0000501 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kanpur 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 CIUB0000501
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 – KANPUR is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000501. 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 CIUB0000501 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Kanpur branch
Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – KANPUR, the IFSC CIUB0000501 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 Kanpur 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 CIUB0000501
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 CIUB0000501 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kanpur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC CIUB0000501
City Union Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANPUR 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 CIUB0000501 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 CIUB0000501
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 – KANPUR, 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:
CIUB0000501. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Kanpur branch sits at GROUND FLOOR,24-14,THE MALL,KANPUR-208 001. If you are travelling from outside Kanpur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8799498478 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 CIUB0000501 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CIUB0000501 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 CIUB0000501 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 8799498478.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kanpur 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 CIUB0000501 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
City Union Bank LimitedKanpur Branch
GROUND FLOOR,24-14,THE MALL,KANPUR-208 001
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 8799498478
IFSC: CIUB0000501
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC CIUB0000501 the same for all accounts at Kanpur branch?
Yes. The IFSC CIUB0000501 is shared by every account held at City Union Bank Limited's Kanpur branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of City Union Bank Limited Kanpur branch?
You can reach the branch at 8799498478 during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC CIUB0000501 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CIUB0000501 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC CIUB0000501 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CIUB0000501 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is City Union Bank Limited Kanpur branch located?
City Union Bank Limited's Kanpur branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,24-14,THE MALL,KANPUR-208 001, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CIUB0000501 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to City Union Bank Limited – Kanpur reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Kanpur branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited Kanpur branch?
The IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, Kanpur branch is CIUB0000501. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: CIUB0000501 is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, KANPUR branch, in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.


