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

Below are the complete branch details for ICICI Bank Limited, PONGALUR branch, located in TIRUPUR, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ICIC0002991. 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 ICIC0002991 for ICICI Bank Limited – PONGALUR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – PONGALUR is ICIC0002991. The first four letters ICIC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002991 map to this branch in TIRUPUR, TAMIL NADU.

About ICICI Bank Limited

ICICI Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pongalur branch in Tirupur. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, ICIC0002991.

About the Pongalur branch

The Pongalur branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., 1/56/1, NEAR PONGALUR BUS STOP, PONGALUR, PULIAMPATTI, TIRUPPUR DIST., TAMIL NADU.638459. 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 ICIC0002991 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 PONGALUR branch came to be assigned the code ICIC0002991.

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 ICIC0002991, money simply cannot be routed to the PONGALUR branch electronically.

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 ICIC0002991 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pongalur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0002991

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 ICIC0002991 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, PONGALUR using IFSC ICIC0002991

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 ICIC0002991, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – PONGALUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PONGALUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's PONGALUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0002991 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 – PONGALUR, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0002991 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 ICIC0002991 for ICICI Bank Limited – PONGALUR, 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 Pongalur 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 ICIC0002991

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 – PONGALUR is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0002991. 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 ICIC0002991 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pongalur branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0002991 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 ICIC0002991.

Banking services available

The Pongalur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9629208562.

• 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 ICIC0002991

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pongalur 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 ICIC0002991 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.

Reaching the branch

The Pongalur branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., 1/56/1, NEAR PONGALUR BUS STOP, PONGALUR, PULIAMPATTI, TIRUPPUR DIST., TAMIL NADU.638459. If you are travelling from outside Tirupur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9629208562 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 ICIC0002991 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0002991

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 – PONGALUR, 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: ICIC0002991.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Pongalur 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 ICIC0002991 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0002991 for ICICI Bank Limited – PONGALUR, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ICIC0002991 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, PONGALUR branch, in TIRUPUR, TAMIL NADU. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.