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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for ICICI Bank Limited, CHENNAIVELACHERY branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC ICIC0000385 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with ICICI Bank Limited at the CHENNAIVELACHERY location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 CHENNAIVELACHERY branch, the IFSC ICIC0000385 breaks down as follows: ICIC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000385 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chennaivelachery branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0000385 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., NO.137, LIC COLONY, MAIN ROAD, VELACHERY, CHENNAI.600042.600042. It serves the Chennai 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 ICIC0000385 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 CHENNAIVELACHERY branch came to be assigned the code ICIC0000385.

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 ICIC0000385, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENNAIVELACHERY branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chennaivelachery branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0000385 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0000385

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 ICIC0000385 across all three.

How to use IFSC ICIC0000385 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAIVELACHERY 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC ICIC0000385.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as CHENNAIVELACHERY.
5. 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 CHENNAIVELACHERY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAIVELACHERY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0000385 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – CHENNAIVELACHERY, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0000385 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chennaivelachery

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 ICIC0000385:

• 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 CHENNAIVELACHERY is still linked to IFSC ICIC0000385.

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 ICIC0000385

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 – CHENNAIVELACHERY is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0000385. 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 ICIC0000385 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Chennaivelachery branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – CHENNAIVELACHERY, the IFSC ICIC0000385 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 Chennaivelachery 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 ICIC0000385

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chennaivelachery branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC ICIC0000385 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

How to reach the Chennaivelachery branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., NO.137, LIC COLONY, MAIN ROAD, VELACHERY, CHENNAI.600042.600042, 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 Chennaivelachery branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ICIC0000385 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9962556350 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 ICIC0000385 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 – CHENNAIVELACHERY:

• The IFSC is exactly ICIC0000385 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 CHENNAIVELACHERY 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Chennaivelachery 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 ICIC0000385 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC ICIC0000385 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 ICIC0000385 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9962556350.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0000385 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's CHENNAIVELACHERY branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., NO.137, LIC COLONY, MAIN ROAD, VELACHERY, CHENNAI.600042.600042 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.