IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Chennaiport Trust Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, CHENNAIPORT TRUST branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is ICIC0000565. 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 CHENNAIPORT TRUST branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC ICIC0000565 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, ICIC0000565 is the IFSC of ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAIPORT TRUST branch. The format is fixed: ICIC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000565 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

ICICI Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chennaiport Trust branch — IFSC ICIC0000565 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Chennaiport Trust branch

The Chennaiport Trust branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., CHENNAI CONTAINER TERMINAL, CHENNAI PORT TRUST, GATE ZERO, ROYAPURAM, CHENNAI.600013. 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 ICIC0000565 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 CHENNAIPORT TRUST of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0000565 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 ICIC0000565 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Chennaiport Trust branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0000565 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 ICIC0000565.

Banking services available

The Chennaiport Trust branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9324508841.

• 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 ICIC0000565

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0000565

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 ICIC0000565 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, CHENNAIPORT TRUST using IFSC ICIC0000565

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 ICIC0000565, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – CHENNAIPORT TRUST. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHENNAIPORT TRUST

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAIPORT TRUST branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0000565 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited CHENNAIPORT TRUST (IFSC ICIC0000565)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0000565 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHENNAIPORT TRUST branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chennaiport Trust

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 ICIC0000565:

• 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 CHENNAIPORT TRUST is still linked to IFSC ICIC0000565.

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 ICIC0000565

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 – CHENNAIPORT TRUST is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0000565. 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 ICIC0000565 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0000565

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENNAIPORT TRUST 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 ICIC0000565 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 ICIC0000565 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chennaiport Trust 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 ICIC0000565

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 – CHENNAIPORT TRUST, 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: ICIC0000565.
• 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 Chennaiport Trust branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., CHENNAI CONTAINER TERMINAL, CHENNAI PORT TRUST, GATE ZERO, ROYAPURAM, CHENNAI.600013. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9324508841 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 ICIC0000565 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0000565 for ICICI Bank Limited – CHENNAIPORT TRUST, 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 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 Chennaiport Trust branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0000565, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0000565 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAIPORT TRUST branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., CHENNAI CONTAINER TERMINAL, CHENNAI PORT TRUST, GATE ZERO,… 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.