IFSC Code of Indian Bank, Chitradurga Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Bank's CHITRADURGA branch in CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code IDIB000C025 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, IDIB000C025 is the IFSC of Indian Bank's CHITRADURGA branch. The format is fixed: IDIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 00C025 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About Indian Bank

Indian Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chitradurga branch in Chitradurga. 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, IDIB000C025.

Chitradurga branch overview

Located at P B NO 40 BEHIND BSNL OFFICE ROAD BEHIND SRE TRANSPORT OFFICE H P O CHITRDURGA PIN 577501, the Chitradurga branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDIB000C025 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 CHITRADURGA branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000C025.

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 IDIB000C025, money simply cannot be routed to the CHITRADURGA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000C025

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 IDIB000C025 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDIB000C025 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Bank's CHITRADURGA 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 IDIB000C025.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Bank and the branch as CHITRADURGA.
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 CHITRADURGA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Bank's CHITRADURGA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDIB000C025 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Bank CHITRADURGA (IFSC IDIB000C025)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDIB000C025 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHITRADURGA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chitradurga

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 IDIB000C025:

• 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 CHITRADURGA is still linked to IFSC IDIB000C025.

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 IDIB000C025

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 – CHITRADURGA is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000C025. 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 IDIB000C025 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Chitradurga branch is mapped to IFSC IDIB000C025 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Indian Bank, 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 IDIB000C025.

Banking services available

The Chitradurga branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8194-222601.

• 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 IDIB000C025

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 IDIB000C025 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chitradurga branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IDIB000C025

Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHITRADURGA branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC IDIB000C025 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDIB000C025

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 Indian Bank – CHITRADURGA, 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: IDIB000C025.
• 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.

How to reach the Chitradurga branch

The branch is located at P B NO 40 BEHIND BSNL OFFICE ROAD BEHIND SRE TRANSPORT OFFICE H P O CHITRDURGA PIN 577501, which puts it inside Chitradurga, the broader Chitradurga district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Bank Chitradurga branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDIB000C025 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8194-222601 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC IDIB000C025 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000C025 for Indian Bank – CHITRADURGA, 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 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 Chitradurga branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDIB000C025, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IDIB000C025 is the IFSC code of Indian Bank, CHITRADURGA branch, in CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA. 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.