IFSC Code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Huzurabad a Branch, Telangana

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's HUZURABAD A branch in HUZURABAD, TELANGANA. The branch's IFSC code ESFB0005016 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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's HUZURABAD A branch, the IFSC ESFB0005016 breaks down as follows: ESFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 005016 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Huzurabad a branch in Huzurabad, Telangana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ESFB0005016 for all electronic settlement.

About the Huzurabad a branch

The Huzurabad a branch of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at H.NO 13-78,2ND FLOOR,BESIDE CANARA BANK,WARANGAL ROAD,HUZURABAD,KARIMNAGAR DIST,PIN -505468. 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 ESFB0005016 is used.

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 HUZURABAD A of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESFB0005016 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 ESFB0005016 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 ESFB0005016

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 ESFB0005016 across all three.

NEFT to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, HUZURABAD A using IFSC ESFB0005016

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 ESFB0005016, and confirm that the system picks up Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – HUZURABAD A. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ESFB0005016

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – HUZURABAD A, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ESFB0005016 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – HUZURABAD A, use IMPS. With IFSC ESFB0005016 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Huzurabad a

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 ESFB0005016:

• 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 HUZURABAD A is still linked to IFSC ESFB0005016.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC ESFB0005016

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – HUZURABAD A is still mapped to IFSC ESFB0005016. 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 ESFB0005016 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Huzurabad a branch is mapped to IFSC ESFB0005016 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Equitas Small Finance 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 ESFB0005016.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Huzurabad a 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 ESFB0005016

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC ESFB0005016 and the account number together uniquely identify the Huzurabad a branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC ESFB0005016

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HUZURABAD A 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 ESFB0005016 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 ESFB0005016

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 – HUZURABAD A, 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: ESFB0005016.
• 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 Huzurabad a branch sits at H.NO 13-78,2ND FLOOR,BESIDE CANARA BANK,WARANGAL ROAD,HUZURABAD,KARIMNAGAR DIST,PIN -505468. If you are travelling from outside Huzurabad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 ESFB0005016 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ESFB0005016 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 ESFB0005016 by:

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

Working hours

Branch counters at Huzurabad a 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 ESFB0005016 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ESFB0005016 is the IFSC code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, HUZURABAD A branch, in HUZURABAD, TELANGANA. 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.