Below are the complete branch details for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, AMALAPURAM branch, located in AMALAPURAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is APBL0004004. 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 APBL0004004 for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – AMALAPURAM — 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, APBL0004004 is the IFSC of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's AMALAPURAM branch. The format is fixed: APBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 004004 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Amalapuram branch — IFSC APBL0004004 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
About this branch
The branch is located at D.NO.3-3-20, K.AGRAHARAM ROAD, AMALAPURAM. It serves the Amalapuram region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC APBL0004004 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Amalapuram |
| IFSC Code | APBL0004004 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | D.NO.3-3-20, K.AGRAHARAM ROAD, AMALAPURAM |
| City | Amalapuram |
| District | Kakinada |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 8856 |
| Phone | 231836 |
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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's AMALAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code APBL0004004.
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 APBL0004004, money simply cannot be routed to the AMALAPURAM branch electronically.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC APBL0004004 and the account number together uniquely identify the Amalapuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC APBL0004004
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 APBL0004004 across all three.
NEFT to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, AMALAPURAM using IFSC APBL0004004
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 APBL0004004, and confirm that the system picks up The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – AMALAPURAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to AMALAPURAM
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's AMALAPURAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC APBL0004004 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited AMALAPURAM (IFSC APBL0004004)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC APBL0004004 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AMALAPURAM branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Amalapuram
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 APBL0004004:
- 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 AMALAPURAM is still linked to IFSC APBL0004004.
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 APBL0004004
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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – AMALAPURAM is still mapped to IFSC APBL0004004. 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 APBL0004004 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Amalapuram branch
Once you have an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – AMALAPURAM, the IFSC APBL0004004 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 Amalapuram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8856-231836.
- 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 APBL0004004
Online banking and IFSC APBL0004004
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AMALAPURAM 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 APBL0004004 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.
Reaching the branch
The Amalapuram branch sits at D.NO.3-3-20, K.AGRAHARAM ROAD, AMALAPURAM. If you are travelling from outside Amalapuram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8856-231836 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 APBL0004004 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC APBL0004004
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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – AMALAPURAM, 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:
APBL0004004. - 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.
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 Amalapuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC APBL0004004, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC APBL0004004 for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – AMALAPURAM, 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
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank LimitedAmalapuram Branch
D.NO.3-3-20, K.AGRAHARAM ROAD, AMALAPURAM
Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 8856-231836
IFSC: APBL0004004
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Amalapuram branch located?
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's Amalapuram branch is located at D.NO.3-3-20, K.AGRAHARAM ROAD, AMALAPURAM, Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
Does The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Amalapuram branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 8856-231836 to confirm.
Is IFSC APBL0004004 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC APBL0004004 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Amalapuram as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC APBL0004004, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Amalapuram branch?
The IFSC code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, Amalapuram branch is APBL0004004. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Amalapuram branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC APBL0004004 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC APBL0004004 to send funds instantly.
Summary
The IFSC code APBL0004004 belongs to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's AMALAPURAM branch, located at D.NO.3-3-20, K.AGRAHARAM ROAD, AMALAPURAM in AMALAPURAM, ANDHRA 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.


