IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Avanashi Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, AVANASHI branch in AVANASHI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is ICIC0000659. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the AVANASHI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC ICIC0000659 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, ICIC0000659 is the IFSC of ICICI Bank Limited's AVANASHI branch. The format is fixed: ICIC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000659 = branch identifier.

About ICICI Bank Limited

ICICI Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Avanashi branch in Avanashi. 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, ICIC0000659.

About this branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., 5/131, 1 B S SUNDARAM STREET, OPP. NEW BUS STAND, AVINASHI.641654, TAMIL NADU. It serves the Avanashi region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of ICICI Bank Limited. The IFSC ICIC0000659 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every ICICI 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 AVANASHI of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0000659 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 ICIC0000659 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 ICIC0000659 and the account number together uniquely identify the Avanashi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0000659

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 ICIC0000659 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, AVANASHI using IFSC ICIC0000659

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 ICIC0000659, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – AVANASHI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AVANASHI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's AVANASHI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0000659 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited AVANASHI (IFSC ICIC0000659)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0000659 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AVANASHI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Avanashi

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 ICIC0000659:

• 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 AVANASHI is still linked to IFSC ICIC0000659.

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 ICIC0000659

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 – AVANASHI is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0000659. 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 ICIC0000659 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Avanashi branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0000659 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 ICIC0000659.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Avanashi 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 ICIC0000659

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0000659

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AVANASHI 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 ICIC0000659 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.

Reaching the branch

The Avanashi branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., 5/131, 1 B S SUNDARAM STREET, OPP. NEW BUS STAND, AVINASHI.641654, TAMIL NADU. If you are travelling from outside Avanashi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8939871330 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 ICIC0000659 and your account number.

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 – AVANASHI:

• The IFSC is exactly ICIC0000659 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 AVANASHI 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.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Avanashi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0000659, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0000659 for ICICI Bank Limited – AVANASHI, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ICIC0000659 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, AVANASHI branch, in AVANASHI, TAMIL NADU. 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.