IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Quilandy Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's QUILANDY branch in QUILANDY PANTALAYINI, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0001853 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.

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, ICIC0001853 is the IFSC of ICICI Bank Limited's QUILANDY branch. The format is fixed: ICIC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001853 = branch identifier.

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Quilandy branch in Quilandy Pantalayini, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0001853 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., NH, QUILANDY, OPPOSITE PARK RESIDENCY HOTEL, KOZHIKODE KERALA.673305. It serves the Quilandy Pantalayini 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 ICIC0001853 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 QUILANDY of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0001853 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 ICIC0001853 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Quilandy branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – QUILANDY, the IFSC ICIC0001853 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 Quilandy 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 ICIC0001853

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0001853

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 ICIC0001853 across all three.

How to use IFSC ICIC0001853 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's QUILANDY 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 ICIC0001853.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as QUILANDY.
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 ICIC0001853

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 – QUILANDY, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ICIC0001853 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – QUILANDY, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0001853 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 ICIC0001853 for ICICI Bank Limited – QUILANDY, 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 Quilandy 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 ICIC0001853

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 – QUILANDY is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0001853. 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 ICIC0001853 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Quilandy 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 ICIC0001853 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Quilandy branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0001853 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0001853

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 – QUILANDY, 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: ICIC0001853.
• 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 Quilandy branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., NH, QUILANDY, OPPOSITE PARK RESIDENCY HOTEL, KOZHIKODE KERALA.673305. If you are travelling from outside Quilandy Pantalayini, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8129170616 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 ICIC0001853 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ICIC0001853 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 ICIC0001853 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-8129170616.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Quilandy branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0001853, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code ICIC0001853 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's QUILANDY branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., NH, QUILANDY, OPPOSITE PARK RESIDENCY HOTEL, KOZHIKODE… in QUILANDY PANTALAYINI, KERALA. 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.