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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's THANDAVANKULAM branch in NAGAPATTINAM, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0007636 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 – THANDAVANKULAM is ICIC0007636. The first four letters ICIC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 007636 map to this branch in NAGAPATTINAM, TAMIL NADU.

Bank profile

ICICI Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Thandavankulam branch — IFSC ICIC0007636 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Thandavankulam branch

The Thandavankulam branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., MAIN ROAD, THANDAVANKULAM, SIRKALI TALUK, NAGAPATINAM.609101, TAMIL NADU. 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 ICIC0007636 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 THANDAVANKULAM of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0007636 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 ICIC0007636 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 Thandavankulam branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0007636 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 ICIC0007636.

Banking services available

The Thandavankulam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-8903963729.

• 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 ICIC0007636

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0007636

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 ICIC0007636 across all three.

How to use IFSC ICIC0007636 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's THANDAVANKULAM 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 ICIC0007636.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as THANDAVANKULAM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ICIC0007636

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to ICICI Bank Limited – THANDAVANKULAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ICIC0007636 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited THANDAVANKULAM (IFSC ICIC0007636)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0007636 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the THANDAVANKULAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Thandavankulam

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 ICIC0007636:

• 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 THANDAVANKULAM is still linked to IFSC ICIC0007636.

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 THANDAVANKULAM branch, the IFSC ICIC0007636 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.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0007636

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the THANDAVANKULAM 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 ICIC0007636 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 ICIC0007636 and the account number together uniquely identify the Thandavankulam 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 ICIC0007636

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 – THANDAVANKULAM, 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: ICIC0007636.
• 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 Thandavankulam branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., MAIN ROAD, THANDAVANKULAM, SIRKALI TALUK, NAGAPATINAM.609101, TAMIL NADU, which puts it inside Nagapattinam, the broader Nagapattinam district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “ICICI Bank Limited Thandavankulam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ICIC0007636 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-8903963729 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 ICIC0007636 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ICIC0007636 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 ICIC0007636 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-8903963729.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Thandavankulam 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 ICIC0007636 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0007636 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's THANDAVANKULAM branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., MAIN ROAD, THANDAVANKULAM, SIRKALI TALUK, NAGAPATINAM.609101,… in NAGAPATTINAM, 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.