IFSC Code of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, Poovalur Road , Lalgudi Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI branch in TIRUCHIRAPALLI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code ESFB0001285 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 – POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI is ESFB0001285. The first four letters ESFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001285 map to this branch in TIRUCHIRAPALLI, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

About Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Poovalur Road , Lalgudi branch in Tiruchirapalli. 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, ESFB0001285.

Poovalur Road , Lalgudi branch overview

Located at NO.46/12,2ND FLOOR,A BALAJI COMPLEX,UPSTAIRS T.M BANK,POOVALUR ROAD,LALGUDI 621601, the Poovalur Road , Lalgudi branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC ESFB0001285 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESFB0001285 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 ESFB0001285 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 ESFB0001285

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 ESFB0001285 across all three.

NEFT to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited, POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI using IFSC ESFB0001285

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 ESFB0001285, and confirm that the system picks up Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESFB0001285 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 – POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI, use IMPS. With IFSC ESFB0001285 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 Poovalur Road , Lalgudi

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 ESFB0001285:

• 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 POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI is still linked to IFSC ESFB0001285.

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 ESFB0001285

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 – POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI is still mapped to IFSC ESFB0001285. 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 ESFB0001285 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Poovalur Road , Lalgudi branch is mapped to IFSC ESFB0001285 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 ESFB0001285.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Poovalur Road , Lalgudi 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 ESFB0001285

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Poovalur Road , Lalgudi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ESFB0001285 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC ESFB0001285

Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI 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 ESFB0001285 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 ESFB0001285

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 – POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI, 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: ESFB0001285.
• 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 Poovalur Road , Lalgudi branch sits at NO.46/12,2ND FLOOR,A BALAJI COMPLEX,UPSTAIRS T.M BANK,POOVALUR ROAD,LALGUDI 621601. If you are travelling from outside Tiruchirapalli, 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 ESFB0001285 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESFB0001285 for Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited – POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI, 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 Poovalur Road , Lalgudi 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 ESFB0001285 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ESFB0001285 belongs to Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited's POOVALUR ROAD , LALGUDI branch, located at NO.46/12,2ND FLOOR,A BALAJI COMPLEX,UPSTAIRS T.M BANK,POOVALUR ROAD,LALGUDI… in TIRUCHIRAPALLI, 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.