IFSC Code of DCB Bank Limited, Arasavilli Branch, Andhra Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to DCB Bank Limited's ARASAVILLI branch in ARASAVILLI, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code DCBL0000445 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for DCB Bank Limited – ARASAVILLI is DCBL0000445. The first four letters DCBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000445 map to this branch in ARASAVILLI, ANDHRA PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

DCB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Arasavilli branch in Arasavilli, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code DCBL0000445 for all electronic settlement.

About the Arasavilli branch

The Arasavilli branch of DCB Bank Limited is situated at DCB BANK LTD, ARASAVILLI BRANCH, DOOR NO. 2-627/1, RAJESHWARI NILAYAM, BESIDE KESAVA REDDY SCHOOL, ARASAVILLI ROAD, ARASAVILLI, SRIKAKULAM, DISTRICT-SRIKAKULAM, STATE- ANDHRA PRADESH, PIN-532401. 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 DCBL0000445 is used.

Why every DCB 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 ARASAVILLI of DCB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code DCBL0000445 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 DCBL0000445 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 DCBL0000445

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 DCBL0000445 across all three.

How to use IFSC DCBL0000445 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to DCB Bank Limited's ARASAVILLI 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 DCBL0000445.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as DCB Bank Limited and the branch as ARASAVILLI.
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 DCBL0000445

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 DCB Bank Limited – ARASAVILLI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC DCBL0000445 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to DCB Bank Limited ARASAVILLI (IFSC DCBL0000445)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC DCBL0000445 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ARASAVILLI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Arasavilli

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 DCBL0000445:

• 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 ARASAVILLI is still linked to IFSC DCBL0000445.

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.

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 DCB Bank Limited's ARASAVILLI branch, the IFSC DCBL0000445 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 Arasavilli branch is mapped to IFSC DCBL0000445 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of DCB 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 DCBL0000445.

Banking services available

The Arasavilli branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8942-68997777.

• 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 DCBL0000445

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by DCB Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC DCBL0000445 and the account number together uniquely identify the Arasavilli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC DCBL0000445

DCB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ARASAVILLI 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 DCBL0000445 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC DCBL0000445

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 DCB Bank Limited – ARASAVILLI, 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: DCBL0000445.
• 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 Arasavilli branch sits at DCB BANK LTD, ARASAVILLI BRANCH, DOOR NO. 2-627/1, RAJESHWARI NILAYAM, BESIDE KESAVA REDDY SCHOOL, ARASAVILLI ROAD, ARASAVILLI, SRIKAKULAM, DISTRICT-SRIKAKULAM, STATE- ANDHRA PRADESH, PIN-532401. If you are travelling from outside Arasavilli, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8942-68997777 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 DCBL0000445 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC DCBL0000445 for DCB Bank Limited – ARASAVILLI, 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 Arasavilli 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 DCBL0000445 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code DCBL0000445 belongs to DCB Bank Limited's ARASAVILLI branch, located at DCB BANK LTD, ARASAVILLI BRANCH, DOOR NO. 2-627/1, RAJESHWARI NILAYAM, BESIDE… in ARASAVILLI, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.