Below are the complete branch details for ICICI Bank Limited, UTTARHALLI branch, located in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ICIC0002178. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case ICIC0002178 for ICICI Bank Limited – UTTARHALLI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 UTTARHALLI branch, the IFSC ICIC0002178 breaks down as follows: ICIC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002178 identifies this particular branch.
About ICICI Bank Limited
ICICI Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Uttarhalli branch in Bangalore. 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, ICIC0002178.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | ICICI Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Uttarhalli |
| IFSC Code | ICIC0002178 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | ICICI BANK LTD., DOOR NO 47, SURVEY NO 12 1, UTTARHALLI MAIN ROAD, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.560061 |
| City | Bangalore |
| District | Bangalore Urban |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9972597945 |
About the Uttarhalli branch
The Uttarhalli branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., DOOR NO 47, SURVEY NO 12 1, UTTARHALLI MAIN ROAD, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.560061. 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 ICIC0002178 is used.
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 UTTARHALLI of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0002178 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 ICIC0002178 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Uttarhalli branch
Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – UTTARHALLI, the IFSC ICIC0002178 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Uttarhalli 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 ICIC0002178
How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0002178
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 ICIC0002178 across all three.
How to use IFSC ICIC0002178 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's UTTARHALLI 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 ICIC0002178.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as UTTARHALLI.
- 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 UTTARHALLI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's UTTARHALLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0002178 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited UTTARHALLI (IFSC ICIC0002178)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0002178 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the UTTARHALLI branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Uttarhalli
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 ICIC0002178:
- 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 UTTARHALLI is still linked to IFSC ICIC0002178.
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 ICIC0002178
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 – UTTARHALLI is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0002178. 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 ICIC0002178 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC ICIC0002178
ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the UTTARHALLI 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 ICIC0002178 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 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 ICIC0002178 and the account number together uniquely identify the Uttarhalli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – UTTARHALLI:
- The IFSC is exactly ICIC0002178 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 UTTARHALLI 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 Uttarhalli branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., DOOR NO 47, SURVEY NO 12 1, UTTARHALLI MAIN ROAD, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.560061. If you are travelling from outside Bangalore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9972597945 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 ICIC0002178 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0002178 for ICICI Bank Limited – UTTARHALLI, 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 Uttarhalli 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 ICIC0002178 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
ICICI Bank LimitedUttarhalli Branch
ICICI BANK LTD., DOOR NO 47, SURVEY NO 12 1, UTTARHALLI MAIN ROAD, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.560061
Bangalore, Karnataka
Phone: 91-9972597945
IFSC: ICIC0002178
Frequently asked questions
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 Uttarhalli branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add ICICI Bank Limited Uttarhalli as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC ICIC0002178, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC ICIC0002178 the same for all accounts at Uttarhalli branch?
Yes. The IFSC ICIC0002178 is shared by every account held at ICICI Bank Limited's Uttarhalli branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using ICIC0002178 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to ICICI Bank Limited – Uttarhalli reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC ICIC0002178 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC ICIC0002178 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Does ICICI Bank Limited Uttarhalli branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9972597945 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: ICIC0002178 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, UTTARHALLI branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.


