IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Nehru Main Road Branch, Karnataka

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for ICICI Bank Limited, NEHRU MAIN ROAD branch in LINGARAJAPURA. The 11-digit IFSC ICIC0003158 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 NEHRU MAIN ROAD 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 NEHRU MAIN ROAD branch, the IFSC ICIC0003158 breaks down as follows: ICIC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 003158 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

ICICI Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Nehru Main Road branch — IFSC ICIC0003158 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Lingarajapura, Karnataka.

Nehru Main Road branch overview

Located at ICICI BANK LTD., NO.8 NEHRU MAIN ROAD, ST.THOMAS TOWN POST,BANGALORE,.560084, the Nehru Main Road branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC ICIC0003158 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 NEHRU MAIN ROAD of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0003158 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 ICIC0003158 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 ICIC0003158

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 ICIC0003158 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, NEHRU MAIN ROAD using IFSC ICIC0003158

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 ICIC0003158, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – NEHRU MAIN ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NEHRU MAIN ROAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's NEHRU MAIN ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0003158 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited NEHRU MAIN ROAD (IFSC ICIC0003158)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0003158 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NEHRU MAIN ROAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nehru Main Road

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 ICIC0003158:

• 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 NEHRU MAIN ROAD is still linked to IFSC ICIC0003158.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at ICICI Bank Limited's NEHRU MAIN ROAD branch, the IFSC ICIC0003158 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Nehru Main Road branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0003158 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 ICIC0003158.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Nehru Main Road 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 ICIC0003158

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 ICIC0003158 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nehru Main Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0003158

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NEHRU MAIN ROAD 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 ICIC0003158 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.

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 – NEHRU MAIN ROAD:

• The IFSC is exactly ICIC0003158 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 NEHRU MAIN ROAD 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.

Reaching the branch

The Nehru Main Road branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., NO.8 NEHRU MAIN ROAD, ST.THOMAS TOWN POST,BANGALORE,.560084. If you are travelling from outside Lingarajapura, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9597058449 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 ICIC0003158 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0003158 for ICICI Bank Limited – NEHRU MAIN ROAD, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Nehru Main Road 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 ICIC0003158 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0003158 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's NEHRU MAIN ROAD branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., NO.8 NEHRU MAIN ROAD, ST.THOMAS TOWN POST,BANGALORE,.560084 in LINGARAJAPURA, KARNATAKA. 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.