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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KURICHEDU branch in KURICHEDU, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code APBL0008014 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.

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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KURICHEDU is APBL0008014. The first four letters APBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008014 map to this branch in KURICHEDU, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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 Kurichedu branch — IFSC APBL0008014 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kurichedu, Andhra Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

Kurichedu branch overview

Located at THE PDCCBANK LTD. KURICHEDU, PRAKASAM DIST. PIN 523304, the Kurichedu branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC APBL0008014 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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KURICHEDU branch came to be assigned the code APBL0008014.

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 APBL0008014, money simply cannot be routed to the KURICHEDU branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Kurichedu branch

Once you have an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KURICHEDU, the IFSC APBL0008014 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 Kurichedu branch can access most of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited'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 APBL0008014

How to transfer money using IFSC APBL0008014

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 APBL0008014 across all three.

NEFT to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, KURICHEDU using IFSC APBL0008014

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 APBL0008014, and confirm that the system picks up The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KURICHEDU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC APBL0008014

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 The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KURICHEDU, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC APBL0008014 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KURICHEDU, use IMPS. With IFSC APBL0008014 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kurichedu

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 APBL0008014:

• 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 KURICHEDU is still linked to IFSC APBL0008014.

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 APBL0008014

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 – KURICHEDU is still mapped to IFSC APBL0008014. 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 APBL0008014 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC APBL0008014

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 KURICHEDU 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 APBL0008014 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kurichedu branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC APBL0008014 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC APBL0008014

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 – KURICHEDU, 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: APBL0008014.
• 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 Kurichedu branch sits at THE PDCCBANK LTD. KURICHEDU, PRAKASAM DIST. PIN 523304. If you are travelling from outside Kurichedu, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9704660273 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 APBL0008014 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC APBL0008014 for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KURICHEDU, 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 Kurichedu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC APBL0008014, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: APBL0008014 is the IFSC code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, KURICHEDU branch, in KURICHEDU, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.