Below are the complete branch details for ICICI Bank Limited, SIKAR branch, located in SIKAR, RAJASTHAN. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ICIC0000657. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case ICIC0000657 for ICICI Bank Limited – SIKAR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, ICIC0000657 is the IFSC of ICICI Bank Limited's SIKAR branch. The format is fixed: ICIC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000657 = 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 Sikar branch in Sikar, Rajasthan is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0000657 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | ICICI Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sikar |
| IFSC Code | ICIC0000657 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | ICICI BANK LTD., SHOP NO. 4, M. B. SQUARE, NEAR TAPARIA BAGEECHI, STATION ROAD, SIKAR, DIST-SIKAR, RAJASTHAN-332001 |
| City | Sikar |
| District | Sikar |
| State | Rajasthan |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9983348100 |
About the Sikar branch
The Sikar branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., SHOP NO. 4, M. B. SQUARE, NEAR TAPARIA BAGEECHI, STATION ROAD, SIKAR, DIST-SIKAR, RAJASTHAN-332001. 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 ICIC0000657 is used.
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 SIKAR branch came to be assigned the code ICIC0000657.
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 ICIC0000657, money simply cannot be routed to the SIKAR branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Sikar branch
Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – SIKAR, the IFSC ICIC0000657 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 Sikar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9983348100.
- 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 ICIC0000657
How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0000657
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 ICIC0000657 across all three.
How to use IFSC ICIC0000657 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's SIKAR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC ICIC0000657.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as SIKAR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC ICIC0000657
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 – SIKAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ICIC0000657 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – SIKAR, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0000657 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 ICIC0000657 for ICICI Bank Limited – SIKAR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – ICIC0000657 | Yes – ICIC0000657 | Yes – ICIC0000657 |
For most retail customers crediting the Sikar 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 ICIC0000657
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 – SIKAR is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0000657. 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 ICIC0000657 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 Sikar 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 ICIC0000657 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 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 ICIC0000657 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sikar 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 ICIC0000657
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 – SIKAR, 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:
ICIC0000657. - 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 Sikar branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., SHOP NO. 4, M. B. SQUARE, NEAR TAPARIA BAGEECHI, STATION ROAD, SIKAR, DIST-SIKAR, RAJASTHAN-332001. If you are travelling from outside Sikar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9983348100 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 ICIC0000657 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC ICIC0000657 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 ICIC0000657 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9983348100.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Sikar 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 ICIC0000657 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
ICICI Bank LimitedSikar Branch
ICICI BANK LTD., SHOP NO. 4, M. B. SQUARE, NEAR TAPARIA BAGEECHI, STATION ROAD, SIKAR, DIST-SIKAR, RAJASTHAN-332001
Sikar, Rajasthan
Phone: 91-9983348100
IFSC: ICIC0000657
Frequently asked questions
How do I add ICICI Bank Limited Sikar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC ICIC0000657, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Sikar branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC ICIC0000657 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC ICIC0000657 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC ICIC0000657 the same for all accounts at Sikar branch?
Yes. The IFSC ICIC0000657 is shared by every account held at ICICI Bank Limited's Sikar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using ICIC0000657 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to ICICI Bank Limited – Sikar reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is ICICI Bank Limited Sikar branch located?
ICICI Bank Limited's Sikar branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., SHOP NO. 4, M. B. SQUARE, NEAR TAPARIA BAGEECHI, STATION ROAD, SIKAR, DIST-SIKAR, RAJASTHAN-332001, Sikar, Rajasthan.
Summary
The IFSC code ICIC0000657 belongs to ICICI Bank Limited's SIKAR branch, located at ICICI BANK LTD., SHOP NO. 4, M. B. SQUARE, NEAR TAPARIA BAGEECHI, STATION… in SIKAR, RAJASTHAN. 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.
