IFSC Code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, Villianur Branch, Puducherry

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, VILLIANUR branch in VILLIANUR. The 11-digit IFSC ESMF0001792 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited at the VILLIANUR location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's VILLIANUR branch, the IFSC ESMF0001792 breaks down as follows: ESMF identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001792 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Villianur branch in Villianur, Puducherry is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ESMF0001792 for all electronic settlement.

About the Villianur branch

The Villianur branch of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited is situated at NO- 8, NEAR EAST VASAL, EAST SANNATHI STREET, VILLIANUR P O,UNION TERRITORY OF PUDUCHERY- 605110. 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 ESMF0001792 is used.

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 VILLIANUR of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ESMF0001792 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 ESMF0001792 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 ESMF0001792

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 ESMF0001792 across all three.

NEFT to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, VILLIANUR using IFSC ESMF0001792

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 ESMF0001792, and confirm that the system picks up Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VILLIANUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ESMF0001792

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VILLIANUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ESMF0001792 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VILLIANUR, use IMPS. With IFSC ESMF0001792 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 Villianur

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 ESMF0001792:

• 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 VILLIANUR is still linked to IFSC ESMF0001792.

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's VILLIANUR branch, the IFSC ESMF0001792 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 Villianur branch is mapped to IFSC ESMF0001792 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 ESMF0001792.

Banking services available

The Villianur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 413-8589019692.

• 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 ESMF0001792

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 ESMF0001792 and the account number together uniquely identify the Villianur 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 Villianur 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 ESMF0001792 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 ESMF0001792

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 – VILLIANUR, 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: ESMF0001792.
• 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 Villianur branch

The branch is located at NO- 8, NEAR EAST VASAL, EAST SANNATHI STREET, VILLIANUR P O,UNION TERRITORY OF PUDUCHERY- 605110, which puts it inside Villianur, the broader Puduchery district, and the state of Puducherry. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Villianur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESMF0001792 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 413-8589019692 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 ESMF0001792 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ESMF0001792 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 ESMF0001792 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 413-8589019692.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Villianur 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 ESMF0001792 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ESMF0001792 is the IFSC code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, VILLIANUR branch, in VILLIANUR, PUDUCHERRY. 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.