This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for City Union Bank Limited, SANKAGIRI branch in SANKARI. The 11-digit IFSC CIUB0000426 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 SANKAGIRI 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, CIUB0000426 is the IFSC of City Union Bank Limited's SANKAGIRI branch. The format is fixed: CIUB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000426 = branch identifier.
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 Sankagiri branch in Sankari, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CIUB0000426 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | City Union Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sankagiri |
| IFSC Code | CIUB0000426 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 1 14 18,D SETTIA GOUNDER COMPLEX,BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,SANKAGIRI 637 301,SALEM DT |
| City | Sankari |
| District | Salem |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 9362050486 |
Sankagiri branch overview
Located at 1 14 18,D SETTIA GOUNDER COMPLEX,BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,SANKAGIRI 637 301,SALEM DT, the Sankagiri branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CIUB0000426 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 SANKAGIRI of City Union Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CIUB0000426 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 CIUB0000426 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Sankagiri branch is mapped to IFSC CIUB0000426 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 CIUB0000426.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Sankagiri 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 CIUB0000426
How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000426
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 CIUB0000426 across all three.
How to use IFSC CIUB0000426 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to City Union Bank Limited's SANKAGIRI 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 CIUB0000426.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as City Union Bank Limited and the branch as SANKAGIRI.
- 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 SANKAGIRI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's SANKAGIRI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000426 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to City Union Bank Limited SANKAGIRI (IFSC CIUB0000426)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000426 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SANKAGIRI branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CIUB0000426 for City Union Bank Limited – SANKAGIRI, 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 – CIUB0000426 | Yes – CIUB0000426 | Yes – CIUB0000426 |
For most retail customers crediting the Sankagiri 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 CIUB0000426
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 – SANKAGIRI is still mapped to IFSC CIUB0000426. 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 CIUB0000426 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sankagiri 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 CIUB0000426 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.
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 CIUB0000426 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sankagiri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CIUB0000426
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 – SANKAGIRI, 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:
CIUB0000426. - 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 Sankagiri branch sits at 1 14 18,D SETTIA GOUNDER COMPLEX,BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,SANKAGIRI 637 301,SALEM DT. If you are travelling from outside Sankari, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9362050486 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 CIUB0000426 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CIUB0000426 for City Union Bank Limited – SANKAGIRI, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Sankagiri 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 CIUB0000426 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
City Union Bank LimitedSankagiri Branch
1 14 18,D SETTIA GOUNDER COMPLEX,BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,SANKAGIRI 637 301,SALEM DT
Sankari, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 9362050486
IFSC: CIUB0000426
Frequently asked questions
Where is City Union Bank Limited Sankagiri branch located?
City Union Bank Limited's Sankagiri branch is located at 1 14 18,D SETTIA GOUNDER COMPLEX,BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,SANKAGIRI 637 301,SALEM DT, Sankari, Tamil Nadu.
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 Sankagiri branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add City Union Bank Limited Sankagiri as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CIUB0000426, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC CIUB0000426 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CIUB0000426 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CIUB0000426 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to City Union Bank Limited – Sankagiri reflect within 30 minutes.
Does City Union Bank Limited Sankagiri branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 9362050486 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited Sankagiri branch?
The IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, Sankagiri branch is CIUB0000426. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of City Union Bank Limited Sankagiri branch?
You can reach the branch at 9362050486 during regular banking hours.
Summary
The IFSC code CIUB0000426 belongs to City Union Bank Limited's SANKAGIRI branch, located at 1 14 18,D SETTIA GOUNDER COMPLEX,BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,SANKAGIRI 637 301,SALEM DT in SANKARI, 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.


