IFSC Code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, Ichapuram Branch, Andhra Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, ICHAPURAM branch in ICHAPURAM. The 11-digit IFSC APBL0001003 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited at the ICHAPURAM location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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, APBL0001003 is the IFSC of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHAPURAM branch. The format is fixed: APBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001003 = branch identifier.

About the bank

The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ichapuram branch in Ichapuram, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code APBL0001003 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at NEAR RAMA LODGE, ICHAPURAM- 532 312. It serves the Ichapuram 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 APBL0001003 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative 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 ICHAPURAM of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code APBL0001003 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 APBL0001003 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ichapuram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC APBL0001003 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC APBL0001003

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 APBL0001003 across all three.

How to use IFSC APBL0001003 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHAPURAM 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 APBL0001003.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as ICHAPURAM.
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 ICHAPURAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHAPURAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC APBL0001003 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited ICHAPURAM (IFSC APBL0001003)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC APBL0001003 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ICHAPURAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ichapuram

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 APBL0001003:

• 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 ICHAPURAM is still linked to IFSC APBL0001003.

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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHAPURAM branch, the IFSC APBL0001003 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 Ichapuram branch

Once you have an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – ICHAPURAM, the IFSC APBL0001003 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 Ichapuram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8947-9160018922.

• 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 APBL0001003

Online banking and IFSC APBL0001003

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 ICHAPURAM 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 APBL0001003 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 Ichapuram branch sits at NEAR RAMA LODGE, ICHAPURAM- 532 312. If you are travelling from outside Ichapuram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8947-9160018922 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 APBL0001003 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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – ICHAPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly APBL0001003 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and ICHAPURAM 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 Ichapuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC APBL0001003, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC APBL0001003 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 APBL0001003 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8947-9160018922.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code APBL0001003 belongs to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHAPURAM branch, located at NEAR RAMA LODGE, ICHAPURAM- 532 312 in ICHAPURAM, 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.