IFSC Code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Madurai Vf -a Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's MADURAI VF -A branch in MADURAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code ESFB0001348 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 – MADURAI VF -A is ESFB0001348. The first four letters ESFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001348 map to this branch in MADURAI, TAMIL NADU.

Bank profile

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Madurai Vf -a branch — IFSC ESFB0001348 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

About the Madurai Vf -a branch

The Madurai Vf -a branch of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at 9/1 A,2ND FLOOR GV COMPLEX JAWAHAR 2ND STREET BYEPASS ROAD MADURAI 625016. 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 ESFB0001348 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 MADURAI VF -A of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESFB0001348 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 ESFB0001348 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 Madurai Vf -a branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ESFB0001348 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 ESFB0001348

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 ESFB0001348 across all three.

NEFT to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, MADURAI VF -A using IFSC ESFB0001348

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 ESFB0001348, and confirm that the system picks up Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – MADURAI VF -A. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MADURAI VF -A

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's MADURAI VF -A branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESFB0001348 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – MADURAI VF -A, use IMPS. With IFSC ESFB0001348 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 Madurai Vf -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 ESFB0001348:

• 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 MADURAI VF -A is still linked to IFSC ESFB0001348.

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 MADURAI VF -A branch, the IFSC ESFB0001348 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 Madurai Vf -a branch is mapped to IFSC ESFB0001348 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 ESFB0001348.

Banking services available

The Madurai Vf -a branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9655987775.

• 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 ESFB0001348

Online banking and IFSC ESFB0001348

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MADURAI VF -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 ESFB0001348 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 Madurai Vf -a branch

The branch is located at 9/1 A,2ND FLOOR GV COMPLEX JAWAHAR 2ND STREET BYEPASS ROAD MADURAI 625016, which puts it inside Madurai, the broader Madurai 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 Madurai Vf -a branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESFB0001348 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9655987775 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 ESFB0001348 and your account number.

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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – MADURAI VF -A:

• The IFSC is exactly ESFB0001348 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited as the bank name and MADURAI VF -A 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Madurai Vf -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 ESFB0001348 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC ESFB0001348 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 ESFB0001348 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9655987775.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ESFB0001348 belongs to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's MADURAI VF -A branch, located at 9/1 A,2ND FLOOR GV COMPLEX JAWAHAR 2ND STREET BYEPASS ROAD MADURAI 625016 in MADURAI, 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.