Below are the complete branch details for Indian Bank, KANPUR ARAUL branch, located in ARAUL, UTTAR PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IDIB000A652. 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 IDIB000A652 for Indian Bank – KANPUR ARAUL — 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 Indian Bank – KANPUR ARAUL is IDIB000A652. The first four letters IDIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 00A652 map to this branch in ARAUL, UTTAR PRADESH.
About Indian Bank
Indian Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kanpur Araul branch in Araul. 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, IDIB000A652.
Kanpur Araul branch overview
Located at VILL PO ARAUL BLOCK BILHAUR ARAUL ARAUL PIN 209202, the Kanpur Araul branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDIB000A652 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kanpur Araul |
| IFSC Code | IDIB000A652 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | VILL PO ARAUL BLOCK BILHAUR ARAUL ARAUL PIN 209202 |
| City | Araul |
| District | Kanpur Nagar |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9935387967 |
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 Indian Bank's KANPUR ARAUL branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000A652.
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 IDIB000A652, money simply cannot be routed to the KANPUR ARAUL branch electronically.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Indian Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IDIB000A652 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kanpur Araul branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000A652
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 IDIB000A652 across all three.
How to use IFSC IDIB000A652 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Bank's KANPUR ARAUL 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 IDIB000A652.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Bank and the branch as KANPUR ARAUL.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IDIB000A652
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 Indian Bank – KANPUR ARAUL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDIB000A652 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Indian Bank KANPUR ARAUL (IFSC IDIB000A652)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDIB000A652 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANPUR ARAUL branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kanpur Araul
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 IDIB000A652:
- 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 KANPUR ARAUL is still linked to IFSC IDIB000A652.
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.
UPI payments and IFSC IDIB000A652
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 Indian Bank – KANPUR ARAUL is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000A652. 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 IDIB000A652 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Kanpur Araul branch
Once you have an account at Indian Bank – KANPUR ARAUL, the IFSC IDIB000A652 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 Kanpur Araul branch can access most of Indian Bank'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 IDIB000A652
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kanpur Araul 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 IDIB000A652 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 Kanpur Araul branch sits at VILL PO ARAUL BLOCK BILHAUR ARAUL ARAUL PIN 209202. If you are travelling from outside Araul, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9935387967 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 IDIB000A652 and your account number.
Things to verify before sending money
Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Indian Bank – KANPUR ARAUL:
- The IFSC is exactly IDIB000A652 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills Indian Bank as the bank name and KANPUR ARAUL as the branch.
- The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
- You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.
A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.
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 Kanpur Araul branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDIB000A652, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC IDIB000A652 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 IDIB000A652 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9935387967.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Indian BankKanpur Araul Branch
VILL PO ARAUL BLOCK BILHAUR ARAUL ARAUL PIN 209202
Araul, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 91-9935387967
IFSC: IDIB000A652
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC IDIB000A652 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IDIB000A652 to send funds instantly.
What is the phone number of Indian Bank Kanpur Araul branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9935387967 during regular banking hours.
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 Kanpur Araul branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IDIB000A652 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Indian Bank – Kanpur Araul reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is Indian Bank Kanpur Araul branch located?
Indian Bank's Kanpur Araul branch is located at VILL PO ARAUL BLOCK BILHAUR ARAUL ARAUL PIN 209202, Araul, Uttar Pradesh.
Is IFSC IDIB000A652 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IDIB000A652 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code IDIB000A652 belongs to Indian Bank's KANPUR ARAUL branch, located at VILL PO ARAUL BLOCK BILHAUR ARAUL ARAUL PIN 209202 in ARAUL, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.


