Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH branch in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code APBL0003006 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, APBL0003006 is the IFSC of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: APBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003006 = 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 Dwarakanagar Branch branch in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code APBL0003006 for all electronic settlement.
About the Dwarakanagar Branch branch
The Dwarakanagar Branch branch of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at D NO. 47-10-7/2, NEAR DIMOND PARK, DWARAKANAGAR , VISAKHAPATNAM 16. 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 APBL0003006 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dwarakanagar Branch |
| IFSC Code | APBL0003006 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | D NO. 47-10-7/2, NEAR DIMOND PARK, DWARAKANAGAR , VISAKHAPATNAM 16 |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Phone | 9989115503 |
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 DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code APBL0003006 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 APBL0003006 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
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 APBL0003006 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dwarakanagar Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC APBL0003006
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 APBL0003006 across all three.
NEFT to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH using IFSC APBL0003006
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 APBL0003006, and confirm that the system picks up The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC APBL0003006 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH (IFSC APBL0003006)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC APBL0003006 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dwarakanagar Branch
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 APBL0003006:
- 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 DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH is still linked to IFSC APBL0003006.
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 APBL0003006
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 – DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC APBL0003006. 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 APBL0003006 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Dwarakanagar Branch branch is mapped to IFSC APBL0003006 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 APBL0003006.
Banking services available
The Dwarakanagar Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9989115503.
- 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 APBL0003006
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Dwarakanagar Branch 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 APBL0003006 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.
Reaching the branch
The Dwarakanagar Branch branch sits at D NO. 47-10-7/2, NEAR DIMOND PARK, DWARAKANAGAR , VISAKHAPATNAM 16. If you are travelling from outside Visakhapatnam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9989115503 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 APBL0003006 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC APBL0003006
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 – DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH, 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:
APBL0003006. - 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 Dwarakanagar Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC APBL0003006, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC APBL0003006 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 APBL0003006 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 9989115503.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank LimitedDwarakanagar Branch Branch
D NO. 47-10-7/2, NEAR DIMOND PARK, DWARAKANAGAR , VISAKHAPATNAM 16
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 9989115503
IFSC: APBL0003006
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Dwarakanagar Branch branch located?
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's Dwarakanagar Branch branch is located at D NO. 47-10-7/2, NEAR DIMOND PARK, DWARAKANAGAR , VISAKHAPATNAM 16, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using APBL0003006 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – Dwarakanagar Branch reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC APBL0003006 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC APBL0003006 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Dwarakanagar Branch branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Dwarakanagar Branch branch?
The IFSC code of The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, Dwarakanagar Branch branch is APBL0003006. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How do I add The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited Dwarakanagar Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC APBL0003006, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code APBL0003006 belongs to The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's DWARAKANAGAR BRANCH branch, located at D NO. 47-10-7/2, NEAR DIMOND PARK, DWARAKANAGAR , VISAKHAPATNAM 16 in VISAKHAPATNAM, 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.


