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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's GANNAVARAM branch in VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code APBL0000004 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 – GANNAVARAM is APBL0000004. The first four letters APBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000004 map to this branch in VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH.

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 Gannavaram branch in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code APBL0000004 for all electronic settlement.

About the Gannavaram branch

The Gannavaram branch of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at DOOR NO 9-121,RAI NAGAR,GANNAVARAM 521345. 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 APBL0000004 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 GANNAVARAM branch came to be assigned the code APBL0000004.

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 APBL0000004, money simply cannot be routed to the GANNAVARAM branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Gannavaram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC APBL0000004 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 APBL0000004

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 APBL0000004 across all three.

NEFT to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, GANNAVARAM using IFSC APBL0000004

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 APBL0000004, and confirm that the system picks up The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – GANNAVARAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to GANNAVARAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's GANNAVARAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC APBL0000004 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited GANNAVARAM (IFSC APBL0000004)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC APBL0000004 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GANNAVARAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gannavaram

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 APBL0000004:

• 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 GANNAVARAM is still linked to IFSC APBL0000004.

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 APBL0000004

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 – GANNAVARAM is still mapped to IFSC APBL0000004. 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 APBL0000004 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Gannavaram branch is mapped to IFSC APBL0000004 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 APBL0000004.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Gannavaram 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 APBL0000004

Online banking and IFSC APBL0000004

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 GANNAVARAM 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 APBL0000004 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 Gannavaram branch sits at DOOR NO 9-121,RAI NAGAR,GANNAVARAM 521345. If you are travelling from outside Vijayawada, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8676-254554 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 APBL0000004 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC APBL0000004

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 – GANNAVARAM, 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: APBL0000004.
• 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 Gannavaram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC APBL0000004, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC APBL0000004 for The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – GANNAVARAM, 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

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: APBL0000004 is the IFSC code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, GANNAVARAM branch, in VIJAYAWADA, 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.