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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, VAZHAPADI branch in SALEM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is ESFB0001273. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the VAZHAPADI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC ESFB0001273 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 VAZHAPADI branch, the IFSC ESFB0001273 breaks down as follows: ESFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001273 identifies this particular branch.

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 Vazhapadi branch in Salem, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ESFB0001273 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Vazhapadi branch

The Vazhapadi branch of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at SHOP NO 16,17 S K COMPLEX THAMMAMPATTY MAIN ROAD,VAZHAPADI,SALEM -636115. 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 ESFB0001273 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 Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's VAZHAPADI branch came to be assigned the code ESFB0001273.

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 ESFB0001273, money simply cannot be routed to the VAZHAPADI branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vazhapadi branch is mapped to IFSC ESFB0001273 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 ESFB0001273.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vazhapadi 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 ESFB0001273

How to transfer money using IFSC ESFB0001273

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 ESFB0001273 across all three.

How to use IFSC ESFB0001273 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 VAZHAPADI 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 ESFB0001273.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as VAZHAPADI.
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 ESFB0001273

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 – VAZHAPADI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ESFB0001273 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 – VAZHAPADI, use IMPS. With IFSC ESFB0001273 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 Vazhapadi

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 ESFB0001273:

• 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 VAZHAPADI is still linked to IFSC ESFB0001273.

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 ESFB0001273

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 – VAZHAPADI is still mapped to IFSC ESFB0001273. 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 ESFB0001273 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Vazhapadi branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC ESFB0001273 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

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 ESFB0001273 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vazhapadi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ESFB0001273

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 – VAZHAPADI, 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: ESFB0001273.
• 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.

How to reach the Vazhapadi branch

The branch is located at SHOP NO 16,17 S K COMPLEX THAMMAMPATTY MAIN ROAD,VAZHAPADI,SALEM -636115, which puts it inside Salem, the broader Salem 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 Vazhapadi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESFB0001273 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 ESFB0001273 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ESFB0001273 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 ESFB0001273 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.

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 Vazhapadi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ESFB0001273, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ESFB0001273 belongs to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's VAZHAPADI branch, located at SHOP NO 16,17 S K COMPLEX THAMMAMPATTY MAIN ROAD,VAZHAPADI,SALEM -636115 in SALEM, 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.