Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's PURBA POTACHHARA branch in AMBASSA, TRIPURA. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0004683 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 ICICI Bank Limited – PURBA POTACHHARA is ICIC0004683. The first four letters ICIC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 004683 map to this branch in AMBASSA, TRIPURA.
About ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Purba Potachhara branch in Ambassa. 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, ICIC0004683.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | ICICI Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Purba Potachhara |
| IFSC Code | ICIC0004683 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | ICICI BANK LTD., RAISHYABARI BAZAR, PO.RAIMA, RAISHYABARI, DIST. DHALAI, TRIPURA.799284 |
| City | Ambassa |
| District | Dhalai |
| State | Tripura |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9366365138 |
About the Purba Potachhara branch
The Purba Potachhara branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., RAISHYABARI BAZAR, PO.RAIMA, RAISHYABARI, DIST. DHALAI, TRIPURA.799284. 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 ICIC0004683 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 ICICI Bank Limited's PURBA POTACHHARA branch came to be assigned the code ICIC0004683.
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 ICIC0004683, money simply cannot be routed to the PURBA POTACHHARA branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Purba Potachhara branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0004683 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 ICIC0004683.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Purba Potachhara branch can access most of ICICI 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 ICIC0004683
How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0004683
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 ICIC0004683 across all three.
How to use IFSC ICIC0004683 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's PURBA POTACHHARA 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 ICIC0004683.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as PURBA POTACHHARA.
- 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 PURBA POTACHHARA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's PURBA POTACHHARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0004683 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 – PURBA POTACHHARA, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0004683 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 Purba Potachhara
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 ICIC0004683:
- 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 PURBA POTACHHARA is still linked to IFSC ICIC0004683.
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 ICICI Bank Limited's PURBA POTACHHARA branch, the IFSC ICIC0004683 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.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Purba Potachhara 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 ICIC0004683 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 ICICI Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC ICIC0004683 and the account number together uniquely identify the Purba Potachhara 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 ICIC0004683
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 ICICI Bank Limited – PURBA POTACHHARA, 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:
ICIC0004683. - 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 Purba Potachhara branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., RAISHYABARI BAZAR, PO.RAIMA, RAISHYABARI, DIST. DHALAI, TRIPURA.799284. If you are travelling from outside Ambassa, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9366365138 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 ICIC0004683 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0004683 for ICICI Bank Limited – PURBA POTACHHARA, 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 Purba Potachhara 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 ICIC0004683 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
ICICI Bank LimitedPurba Potachhara Branch
ICICI BANK LTD., RAISHYABARI BAZAR, PO.RAIMA, RAISHYABARI, DIST. DHALAI, TRIPURA.799284
Ambassa, Tripura
Phone: 91-9366365138
IFSC: ICIC0004683
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited Purba Potachhara branch?
The IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, Purba Potachhara branch is ICIC0004683. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does ICICI Bank Limited Purba Potachhara branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9366365138 to confirm.
Can I use IFSC ICIC0004683 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC ICIC0004683 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC ICIC0004683 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC ICIC0004683 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using ICIC0004683 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to ICICI Bank Limited – Purba Potachhara 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 Purba Potachhara branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: ICIC0004683 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, PURBA POTACHHARA branch, in AMBASSA, TRIPURA. 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.


