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

Below are the complete branch details for City Union Bank Limited, OMALUR branch, located in SALEM, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CIUB0000545. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case CIUB0000545 for City Union Bank Limited – OMALUR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 OMALUR branch, the IFSC CIUB0000545 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000545 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About City Union Bank Limited

City Union Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Omalur branch in Salem. 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, CIUB0000545.

About the Omalur branch

The Omalur branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at NO.1-480-1,LC TOWERS,ANNA NAGAR WEST,NEXT TO KRISHNA MAHAL KALYANA MANDAPAM,DHARMAPURI MAIN ROAD,OMALUR,SALEM.. 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 CIUB0000545 is used.

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 OMALUR of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000545 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 CIUB0000545 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 CIUB0000545

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 CIUB0000545 across all three.

How to use IFSC CIUB0000545 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's OMALUR 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 CIUB0000545.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as OMALUR.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CIUB0000545

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 – OMALUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CIUB0000545 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to City Union Bank Limited OMALUR (IFSC CIUB0000545)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000545 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the OMALUR branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CIUB0000545 for City Union Bank Limited – OMALUR, 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 Omalur 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 OMALUR branch, the IFSC CIUB0000545 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Omalur branch is mapped to IFSC CIUB0000545 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 CIUB0000545.

Banking services available

The Omalur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 7695941277.

• 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 CIUB0000545

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Omalur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CIUB0000545 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Omalur 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 CIUB0000545 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.

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 – OMALUR:

• The IFSC is exactly CIUB0000545 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 OMALUR 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.

How to reach the Omalur branch

The branch is located at NO.1-480-1,LC TOWERS,ANNA NAGAR WEST,NEXT TO KRISHNA MAHAL KALYANA MANDAPAM,DHARMAPURI MAIN ROAD,OMALUR,SALEM., which puts it inside Salem, the broader Salem district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “City Union Bank Limited Omalur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CIUB0000545 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 7695941277 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC CIUB0000545 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CIUB0000545 for City Union Bank Limited – OMALUR, 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 Omalur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000545, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CIUB0000545 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's OMALUR branch, located at NO.1-480-1,LC TOWERS,ANNA NAGAR WEST,NEXT TO KRISHNA MAHAL KALYANA… in SALEM, 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.