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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for City Union Bank Limited, METTUPALAYAM branch in METTUPALAYAM. The 11-digit IFSC CIUB0000302 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 METTUPALAYAM 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 METTUPALAYAM branch, the IFSC CIUB0000302 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000302 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

City Union Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mettupalayam branch — IFSC CIUB0000302 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu.

About the Mettupalayam branch

The Mettupalayam branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at 20,PRASAD COMPLEX,RAILWAY STATION ROAD,METTUPALAYAM 641301. 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 CIUB0000302 is used.

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 METTUPALAYAM of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000302 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 CIUB0000302 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 CIUB0000302 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mettupalayam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000302

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 CIUB0000302 across all three.

NEFT to City Union Bank Limited, METTUPALAYAM using IFSC CIUB0000302

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 CIUB0000302, and confirm that the system picks up City Union Bank Limited – METTUPALAYAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to METTUPALAYAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's METTUPALAYAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000302 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 – METTUPALAYAM, use IMPS. With IFSC CIUB0000302 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 CIUB0000302 for City Union Bank Limited – METTUPALAYAM, 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 Mettupalayam 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 CIUB0000302

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 – METTUPALAYAM is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000302. 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 CIUB0000302 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Mettupalayam branch is mapped to IFSC CIUB0000302 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of City Union Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CIUB0000302.

Banking services available

The Mettupalayam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9382270627.

• 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 CIUB0000302

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mettupalayam 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 CIUB0000302 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 Mettupalayam branch sits at 20,PRASAD COMPLEX,RAILWAY STATION ROAD,METTUPALAYAM 641301. If you are travelling from outside Mettupalayam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9382270627 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 CIUB0000302 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CIUB0000302

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 – METTUPALAYAM, 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: CIUB0000302.
• 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 Mettupalayam 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 CIUB0000302 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CIUB0000302 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 CIUB0000302 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9382270627.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CIUB0000302 is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, METTUPALAYAM branch, in METTUPALAYAM, 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.