IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Kotdwara, Uttaranchal Branch, Uttarakhand

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for ICICI Bank Limited, KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL branch in KOTDWARA. The 11-digit IFSC ICIC0001597 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 KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL 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.

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 – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL is ICIC0001597. The first four letters ICIC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001597 map to this branch in KOTDWARA, UTTARAKHAND.

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 Kotdwara, Uttaranchal branch in Kotdwara, Uttarakhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0001597 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., SITABPUR, DEVI ROAD, KOTDWARA GARHWAL DIST, UTTARAKHAND.246149. It serves the Kotdwara 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 ICIC0001597 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0001597 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 ICIC0001597 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0001597

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 ICIC0001597 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL using IFSC ICIC0001597

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 ICIC0001597, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0001597 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 – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0001597 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC ICIC0001597 for ICICI Bank Limited – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL, 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 Kotdwara, Uttaranchal 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 ICIC0001597

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 – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0001597. 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 ICIC0001597 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kotdwara, Uttaranchal branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL, the IFSC ICIC0001597 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 Kotdwara, Uttaranchal branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9358529956.

• 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 ICIC0001597

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kotdwara, Uttaranchal branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0001597 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kotdwara, Uttaranchal 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 ICIC0001597 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0001597

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 – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL, 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: ICIC0001597.
• 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 Kotdwara, Uttaranchal branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., SITABPUR, DEVI ROAD, KOTDWARA GARHWAL DIST, UTTARAKHAND.246149. If you are travelling from outside Kotdwara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9358529956 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 ICIC0001597 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0001597 for ICICI Bank Limited – KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL, 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 Kotdwara, Uttaranchal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0001597, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0001597 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's KOTDWARA, UTTARANCHAL branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., SITABPUR, DEVI ROAD, KOTDWARA GARHWAL DIST, UTTARAKHAND.246149 in KOTDWARA, UTTARAKHAND. 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.