Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's ANNUR branch in ANNUR, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code ESMF0001509 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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's ANNUR branch, the IFSC ESMF0001509 breaks down as follows: ESMF identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001509 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Annur |
| IFSC Code | ESMF0001509 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SRI LAKSHMI COMPLEX,1ST FLOOR,OPP TO CSI CHURCH,SATHYAMANGALAM MAIN ROAD,COIMBATORE,641653 |
| City | Annur |
| District | Coimbatore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 422 |
| Phone | 7593861657 |
About Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Annur branch in Annur. 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, ESMF0001509.
About this branch
The branch is located at SRI LAKSHMI COMPLEX,1ST FLOOR,OPP TO CSI CHURCH,SATHYAMANGALAM MAIN ROAD,COIMBATORE,641653. It serves the Annur region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC ESMF0001509 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every Esaf 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 ANNUR of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESMF0001509 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 ESMF0001509 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 ESMF0001509
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 ESMF0001509 across all three.
How to use IFSC ESMF0001509 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's ANNUR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC ESMF0001509.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as ANNUR.
- 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 ANNUR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's ANNUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESMF0001509 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ANNUR (IFSC ESMF0001509)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESMF0001509 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ANNUR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC ESMF0001509 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – ANNUR, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – ESMF0001509 | Yes – ESMF0001509 | Yes – ESMF0001509 |
For most retail customers crediting the Annur branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.
UPI payments and IFSC ESMF0001509
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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – ANNUR is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0001509. 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 ESMF0001509 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Annur branch is mapped to IFSC ESMF0001509 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Esaf 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 ESMF0001509.
Banking services available
The Annur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 422-7593861657.
- 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 ESMF0001509
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Esaf 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 ESMF0001509 and the account number together uniquely identify the Annur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Annur 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 ESMF0001509 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ESMF0001509
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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – ANNUR, 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:
ESMF0001509. - 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 Annur branch
The branch is located at SRI LAKSHMI COMPLEX,1ST FLOOR,OPP TO CSI CHURCH,SATHYAMANGALAM MAIN ROAD,COIMBATORE,641653, which puts it inside Annur, the broader Coimbatore district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Annur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESMF0001509 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 422-7593861657 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 ESMF0001509 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC ESMF0001509 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – ANNUR, 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 Annur 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 ESMF0001509 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Esaf Small Finance Bank LimitedAnnur Branch
SRI LAKSHMI COMPLEX,1ST FLOOR,OPP TO CSI CHURCH,SATHYAMANGALAM MAIN ROAD,COIMBATORE,641653
Annur, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 422-7593861657
IFSC: ESMF0001509
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Annur as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC ESMF0001509, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using ESMF0001509 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – Annur reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Annur branch but serve different purposes.
Does Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Annur branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 422-7593861657 to confirm.
What is the phone number of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Annur branch?
You can reach the branch at 422-7593861657 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC ESMF0001509 the same for all accounts at Annur branch?
Yes. The IFSC ESMF0001509 is shared by every account held at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's Annur branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code ESMF0001509 belongs to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's ANNUR branch, located at SRI LAKSHMI COMPLEX,1ST FLOOR,OPP TO CSI CHURCH,SATHYAMANGALAM MAIN… in ANNUR, 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.


