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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, RISHIVANDIYAM branch in RISHIVANDIYAM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CIUB0000052. 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 RISHIVANDIYAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CIUB0000052 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.

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 RISHIVANDIYAM branch, the IFSC CIUB0000052 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000052 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 Rishivandiyam branch in Rishivandiyam, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CIUB0000052 for all electronic settlement.

About the Rishivandiyam branch

The Rishivandiyam branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at 5 BY 63A NEW NO3 BY 110, MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD, RISHIVANDIYAM,- 606 205. 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 CIUB0000052 is used.

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 RISHIVANDIYAM branch came to be assigned the code CIUB0000052.

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 CIUB0000052, money simply cannot be routed to the RISHIVANDIYAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000052

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 CIUB0000052 across all three.

NEFT to City Union Bank Limited, RISHIVANDIYAM using IFSC CIUB0000052

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 CIUB0000052, and confirm that the system picks up City Union Bank Limited – RISHIVANDIYAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to RISHIVANDIYAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's RISHIVANDIYAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000052 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 – RISHIVANDIYAM, use IMPS. With IFSC CIUB0000052 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 CIUB0000052 for City Union Bank Limited – RISHIVANDIYAM, 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 Rishivandiyam 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at City Union Bank Limited's RISHIVANDIYAM branch, the IFSC CIUB0000052 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Rishivandiyam branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – RISHIVANDIYAM, the IFSC CIUB0000052 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 Rishivandiyam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4151-243246.

• 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 CIUB0000052

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 CIUB0000052 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rishivandiyam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CIUB0000052

City Union Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RISHIVANDIYAM 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 CIUB0000052 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.

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 – RISHIVANDIYAM:

• The IFSC is exactly CIUB0000052 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 RISHIVANDIYAM 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.

Reaching the branch

The Rishivandiyam branch sits at 5 BY 63A NEW NO3 BY 110, MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD, RISHIVANDIYAM,- 606 205. If you are travelling from outside Rishivandiyam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4151-243246 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 CIUB0000052 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CIUB0000052 for City Union Bank Limited – RISHIVANDIYAM, 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 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 Rishivandiyam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000052, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CIUB0000052 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's RISHIVANDIYAM branch, located at 5 BY 63A NEW NO3 BY 110, MAHATMA GANDHI ROAD, RISHIVANDIYAM,- 606 205 in RISHIVANDIYAM, 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.