IFSC Code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Anthiyur Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's ANTHIYUR branch in ERODE, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code ESFB0001096 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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – ANTHIYUR is ESFB0001096. The first four letters ESFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001096 map to this branch in ERODE, TAMIL NADU.

About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Anthiyur branch in Erode. 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, ESFB0001096.

About the Anthiyur branch

The Anthiyur branch of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at 11/86 - 9 BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,ANNAMEDU,PACHAMAPALAYAM POST,ANTHIYUR 638314. 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 ESFB0001096 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Equitas Small Finance 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 ANTHIYUR of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESFB0001096 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 ESFB0001096 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Anthiyur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ESFB0001096 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESFB0001096

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 ESFB0001096 across all three.

How to use IFSC ESFB0001096 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's ANTHIYUR 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 ESFB0001096.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as ANTHIYUR.
5. 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 ANTHIYUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's ANTHIYUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESFB0001096 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited ANTHIYUR (IFSC ESFB0001096)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESFB0001096 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ANTHIYUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Anthiyur

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 ESFB0001096:

• 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 ANTHIYUR is still linked to IFSC ESFB0001096.

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's ANTHIYUR branch, the IFSC ESFB0001096 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 Anthiyur branch

Once you have an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – ANTHIYUR, the IFSC ESFB0001096 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Anthiyur branch can access most of Equitas Small Finance 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 ESFB0001096

Online banking and IFSC ESFB0001096

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ANTHIYUR 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 ESFB0001096 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.

How to reach the Anthiyur branch

The branch is located at 11/86 - 9 BHAVANI MAIN ROAD,ANNAMEDU,PACHAMAPALAYAM POST,ANTHIYUR 638314, which puts it inside Erode, the broader Erode district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited Anthiyur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESFB0001096 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-30898017 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 ESFB0001096 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ESFB0001096

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – ANTHIYUR, 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: ESFB0001096.
• 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.

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 Anthiyur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ESFB0001096, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESFB0001096 for Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – ANTHIYUR, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ESFB0001096 is the IFSC code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, ANTHIYUR branch, in ERODE, 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.