IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh Branch, Uttar Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH branch in VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is ICIC0001297. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC ICIC0001297 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH branch, the IFSC ICIC0001297 breaks down as follows: ICIC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001297 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About ICICI Bank Limited

ICICI Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh branch in Varanasi. 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, ICIC0001297.

About this branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., K 47/343 K47/3, RAMAGUNJ KATRA, VISESHWARGUNJ, VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH.221001. It serves the Varanasi 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 ICIC0001297 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 VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0001297 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 ICIC0001297 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 ICIC0001297

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 ICIC0001297 across all three.

How to use IFSC ICIC0001297 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to ICICI Bank Limited's VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH 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 ICIC0001297.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as ICICI Bank Limited and the branch as VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0001297 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 – VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0001297 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh

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 ICIC0001297:

• 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 VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH is still linked to IFSC ICIC0001297.

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 VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH branch, the IFSC ICIC0001297 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.

Account types you can open at the Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH, the IFSC ICIC0001297 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 Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-8853989026.

• 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 ICIC0001297

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 ICIC0001297 and the account number together uniquely identify the Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh 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 ICIC0001297 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ICIC0001297

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 – VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH, 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: ICIC0001297.
• 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 Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh branch sits at ICICI BANK LTD., K 47/343 K47/3, RAMAGUNJ KATRA, VISESHWARGUNJ, VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH.221001. If you are travelling from outside Varanasi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8853989026 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 ICIC0001297 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ICIC0001297 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 ICIC0001297 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-8853989026.
• 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 Varanasi Vishweshwar Ganj, Uttar Pradesh branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0001297, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: ICIC0001297 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, VARANASI VISHWESHWAR GANJ, UTTAR PRADESH branch, in VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.