IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Lukerganj Prayagraj Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ branch in ALLAHABAD, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0004952 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 ICICI Bank Limited's LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ branch, the IFSC ICIC0004952 breaks down as follows: ICIC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 004952 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

ICICI Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Lukerganj Prayagraj branch — IFSC ICIC0004952 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

Lukerganj Prayagraj branch overview

Located at ICICI BANK LTD 23 24 A LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ 211001 UTTAR PRADESH, the Lukerganj Prayagraj branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC ICIC0004952 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 ICICI Bank Limited's LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ branch came to be assigned the code ICIC0004952.

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 ICIC0004952, money simply cannot be routed to the LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Lukerganj Prayagraj branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0004952 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of ICICI 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 ICIC0004952.

Banking services available

The Lukerganj Prayagraj branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 0.

• 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 ICIC0004952

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0004952

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 ICIC0004952 across all three.

How to use IFSC ICIC0004952 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ 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 ICIC0004952.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ.
5. 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 LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0004952 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0004952 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC ICIC0004952 for ICICI Bank Limited – LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Lukerganj Prayagraj 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 ICIC0004952

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 ICICI Bank Limited – LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0004952. 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 ICIC0004952 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0004952

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ 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 ICIC0004952 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Lukerganj Prayagraj branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0004952 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 ICICI Bank Limited – LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ:

• The IFSC is exactly ICIC0004952 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills ICICI Bank Limited as the bank name and LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ 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.

Reaching the branch

The Lukerganj Prayagraj branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD 23 24 A LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ 211001 UTTAR PRADESH. If you are travelling from outside Allahabad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 0 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 ICIC0004952 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0004952 for ICICI Bank Limited – LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ, 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 Lukerganj Prayagraj 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 ICIC0004952 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0004952 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD 23 24 A LUKERGANJ PRAYAGRAJ 211001 UTTAR PRADESH in ALLAHABAD, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.