This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for City Union Bank Limited, MADAPURAM branch in NAGAPATTINAM. The 11-digit IFSC CIUB0000671 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 MADAPURAM 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, CIUB0000671 is the IFSC of City Union Bank Limited's MADAPURAM branch. The format is fixed: CIUB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000671 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
City Union Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Madapuram branch — IFSC CIUB0000671 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu.
About the Madapuram branch
The Madapuram branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at OAB COMPLEX,SHOP NO . 5 BY 36 7,5 BY 36 8,AKKUR MAIN ROAD,MADAPURAM,THARANGAMPADI TALUK,NAGAPATTINAM DIST 609301. 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 CIUB0000671 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | City Union Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Madapuram |
| IFSC Code | CIUB0000671 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OAB COMPLEX,SHOP NO . 5 BY 36 7,5 BY 36 8,AKKUR MAIN ROAD,MADAPURAM,THARANGAMPADI TALUK,NAGAPATTINAM DIST 609301 |
| City | Nagapattinam |
| District | Nagapattinam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 7305048092 |
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 MADAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code CIUB0000671.
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 CIUB0000671, money simply cannot be routed to the MADAPURAM branch electronically.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Madapuram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CIUB0000671 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000671
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 CIUB0000671 across all three.
How to use IFSC CIUB0000671 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's MADAPURAM 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 CIUB0000671.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as MADAPURAM.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC CIUB0000671
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to City Union Bank Limited – MADAPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CIUB0000671 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to City Union Bank Limited MADAPURAM (IFSC CIUB0000671)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000671 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MADAPURAM branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Madapuram
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 CIUB0000671:
- 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 MADAPURAM is still linked to IFSC CIUB0000671.
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 CIUB0000671
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 – MADAPURAM is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000671. 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 CIUB0000671 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Madapuram branch is mapped to IFSC CIUB0000671 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 CIUB0000671.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Madapuram 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 CIUB0000671
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Madapuram 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 CIUB0000671 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 Madapuram branch sits at OAB COMPLEX,SHOP NO . 5 BY 36 7,5 BY 36 8,AKKUR MAIN ROAD,MADAPURAM,THARANGAMPADI TALUK,NAGAPATTINAM DIST 609301. If you are travelling from outside Nagapattinam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 7305048092 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 CIUB0000671 and your account number.
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 – MADAPURAM:
- The IFSC is exactly CIUB0000671 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 MADAPURAM 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.
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 Madapuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000671, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CIUB0000671 for City Union Bank Limited – MADAPURAM, 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
City Union Bank LimitedMadapuram Branch
OAB COMPLEX,SHOP NO . 5 BY 36 7,5 BY 36 8,AKKUR MAIN ROAD,MADAPURAM,THARANGAMPADI TALUK,NAGAPATTINAM DIST 609301
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 7305048092
IFSC: CIUB0000671
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC CIUB0000671 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CIUB0000671 to send funds instantly.
What is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited Madapuram branch?
The IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, Madapuram branch is CIUB0000671. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Madapuram branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC CIUB0000671 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CIUB0000671 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add City Union Bank Limited Madapuram as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CIUB0000671, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CIUB0000671 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to City Union Bank Limited – Madapuram reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code CIUB0000671 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's MADAPURAM branch, located at OAB COMPLEX,SHOP NO . 5 BY 36 7,5 BY 36 8,AKKUR MAIN… in NAGAPATTINAM, 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.


