IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Barnala Sixteen Acre Market Branch, Punjab

If you are searching for the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET branch in BARNALA, PUNJAB, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is ICIC0008233. 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 BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC ICIC0008233 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.

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 – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET is ICIC0008233. The first four letters ICIC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008233 map to this branch in BARNALA, PUNJAB.

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch in Barnala, Punjab is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0008233 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch

The Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at SCF 34, KARAM SINGH NAGAR, 16 ACRE SCHEME, BARNALA, TEHSIL AND DIST BARNALA, BARNALA, PUNJAB 148101. 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 ICIC0008233 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 BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0008233 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 ICIC0008233 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 Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET, the IFSC ICIC0008233 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.

Banking services available

The Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 ICIC0008233

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0008233

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 ICIC0008233 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET using IFSC ICIC0008233

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 ICIC0008233, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ICIC0008233

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 ICICI Bank Limited – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ICIC0008233 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET (IFSC ICIC0008233)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0008233 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC ICIC0008233 for ICICI Bank Limited – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET, 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 Barnala Sixteen Acre Market 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 ICIC0008233

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 – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0008233. 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 ICIC0008233 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0008233

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET 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 ICIC0008233 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 Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0008233 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0008233

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 – BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET, 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: ICIC0008233.
• 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 Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch sits at SCF 34, KARAM SINGH NAGAR, 16 ACRE SCHEME, BARNALA, TEHSIL AND DIST BARNALA, BARNALA, PUNJAB 148101. If you are travelling from outside Barnala, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 ICIC0008233 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ICIC0008233 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 ICIC0008233 by:

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

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 Barnala Sixteen Acre Market branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0008233, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0008233 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's BARNALA SIXTEEN ACRE MARKET branch, located at SCF 34, KARAM SINGH NAGAR, 16 ACRE SCHEME, BARNALA, TEHSIL AND DIST BARNALA,… in BARNALA, PUNJAB. 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.