IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for ICICI Bank Limited, CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD branch, located in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ICIC0005245. 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 ICIC0005245 for ICICI Bank Limited – CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD is ICIC0005245. The first four letters ICIC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005245 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0005245 for all electronic settlement.

Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch overview

Located at NO 1327 1 18TH MAIN ROAD ANNA NAGAR WEST DIST CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600040, the Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC ICIC0005245 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 CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD branch came to be assigned the code ICIC0005245.

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 ICIC0005245, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0005245

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 ICIC0005245 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD using IFSC ICIC0005245

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 ICIC0005245, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0005245 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD (IFSC ICIC0005245)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0005245 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd

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 ICIC0005245:

• 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 CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD is still linked to IFSC ICIC0005245.

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 ICIC0005245

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 – CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0005245. 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 ICIC0005245 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0005245 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 ICIC0005245.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd 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 ICIC0005245

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0005245 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0005245

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD 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 ICIC0005245 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0005245

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 – CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD, 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: ICIC0005245.
• 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.

How to reach the Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch

The branch is located at NO 1327 1 18TH MAIN ROAD ANNA NAGAR WEST DIST CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600040, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “ICICI Bank Limited Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ICIC0005245 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC ICIC0005245 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ICIC0005245 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 ICIC0005245 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 0.
• 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 Chennai Anna Nagar Eighteen Main Rd branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0005245, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0005245 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAI ANNA NAGAR EIGHTEEN MAIN RD branch, located at NO 1327 1 18TH MAIN ROAD ANNA NAGAR WEST DIST CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600040 in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.