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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KOTHAPETA branch in KOTHAPETA, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code APBL0004020 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, APBL0004020 is the IFSC of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KOTHAPETA branch. The format is fixed: APBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 004020 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

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 Kothapeta branch — IFSC APBL0004020 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kothapeta, Andhra Pradesh.

About the Kothapeta branch

The Kothapeta branch of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at D.NO.8-2(7), OLD BUS STAND CENTER, KOTHAPETA. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code APBL0004020 is used.

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 KOTHAPETA branch came to be assigned the code APBL0004020.

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 APBL0004020, money simply cannot be routed to the KOTHAPETA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC APBL0004020

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 APBL0004020 across all three.

How to use IFSC APBL0004020 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 KOTHAPETA 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 APBL0004020.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as KOTHAPETA.
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 KOTHAPETA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KOTHAPETA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC APBL0004020 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited KOTHAPETA (IFSC APBL0004020)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC APBL0004020 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOTHAPETA branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC APBL0004020 for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KOTHAPETA, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Kothapeta branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

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 KOTHAPETA branch, the IFSC APBL0004020 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kothapeta branch is mapped to IFSC APBL0004020 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, 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 APBL0004020.

Banking services available

The Kothapeta branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8855-243257.

• 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 APBL0004020

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kothapeta branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC APBL0004020 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kothapeta 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 APBL0004020 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 APBL0004020

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 – KOTHAPETA, 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: APBL0004020.
• 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 Kothapeta branch sits at D.NO.8-2(7), OLD BUS STAND CENTER, KOTHAPETA. If you are travelling from outside Kothapeta, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8855-243257 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 APBL0004020 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC APBL0004020 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 APBL0004020 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8855-243257.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kothapeta are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to APBL0004020 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code APBL0004020 belongs to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KOTHAPETA branch, located at D.NO.8-2(7), OLD BUS STAND CENTER, KOTHAPETA in KOTHAPETA, 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.