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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to City Union Bank Limited's PAKKAM branch in THIRUNINRAVUR, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code CIUB0000496 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 PAKKAM branch, the IFSC CIUB0000496 breaks down as follows: CIUB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000496 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 Pakkam branch — IFSC CIUB0000496 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Thiruninravur, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Pakkam branch

The Pakkam branch of City Union Bank Limited is situated at NO.3-331,VENKATESAPURAM,THIRUNINRAVUR,PAKKAM,TIRUVALLUR-602024. 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 CIUB0000496 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 PAKKAM branch came to be assigned the code CIUB0000496.

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 CIUB0000496, money simply cannot be routed to the PAKKAM branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Pakkam branch

Once you have an account at City Union Bank Limited – PAKKAM, the IFSC CIUB0000496 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 Pakkam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9360509312.

• 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 CIUB0000496

How to transfer money using IFSC CIUB0000496

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 CIUB0000496 across all three.

NEFT to City Union Bank Limited, PAKKAM using IFSC CIUB0000496

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 CIUB0000496, and confirm that the system picks up City Union Bank Limited – PAKKAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PAKKAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at City Union Bank Limited's PAKKAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CIUB0000496 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to City Union Bank Limited PAKKAM (IFSC CIUB0000496)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CIUB0000496 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PAKKAM branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CIUB0000496 for City Union Bank Limited – PAKKAM, 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 Pakkam 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 PAKKAM branch, the IFSC CIUB0000496 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.

Online banking and IFSC CIUB0000496

City Union Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PAKKAM 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 CIUB0000496 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Pakkam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CIUB0000496 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – PAKKAM:

• The IFSC is exactly CIUB0000496 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 PAKKAM 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 Pakkam branch sits at NO.3-331,VENKATESAPURAM,THIRUNINRAVUR,PAKKAM,TIRUVALLUR-602024. If you are travelling from outside Thiruninravur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9360509312 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 CIUB0000496 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CIUB0000496 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 CIUB0000496 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9360509312.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Pakkam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CIUB0000496, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CIUB0000496 is the IFSC code of City Union Bank Limited, PAKKAM branch, in THIRUNINRAVUR, 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.