IFSC Code of Yes Bank, Armenian Street, Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Yes Bank, ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC YESB0001479 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 Yes Bank at the ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Yes Bank's ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI branch, the IFSC YESB0001479 breaks down as follows: YESB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001479 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Yes Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Armenian Street, Chennai branch — IFSC YESB0001479 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,NO.54/111,ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI 600001. It serves the Chennai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Yes Bank. The IFSC YESB0001479 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Yes Bank 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 ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI of Yes Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code YESB0001479 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 YESB0001479 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC YESB0001479

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 YESB0001479 across all three.

NEFT to Yes Bank, ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI using IFSC YESB0001479

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 YESB0001479, and confirm that the system picks up Yes Bank – ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Yes Bank's ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC YESB0001479 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Yes Bank ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI (IFSC YESB0001479)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC YESB0001479 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Armenian Street, Chennai

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 YESB0001479:

• 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 ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI is still linked to IFSC YESB0001479.

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 YESB0001479

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 Yes Bank – ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI is still mapped to IFSC YESB0001479. 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 YESB0001479 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Armenian Street, Chennai branch

Once you have an account at Yes Bank – ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI, the IFSC YESB0001479 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 Armenian Street, Chennai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-18001200.

• 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 YESB0001479

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Yes Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC YESB0001479 and the account number together uniquely identify the Armenian Street, Chennai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC YESB0001479

Yes Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI 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 YESB0001479 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC YESB0001479

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 Yes Bank – ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI, 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: YESB0001479.
• 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 Armenian Street, Chennai branch sits at GROUND FLOOR,NO.54/111,ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI 600001. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-18001200 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 YESB0001479 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC YESB0001479 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 YESB0001479 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-18001200.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Armenian Street, Chennai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC YESB0001479, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code YESB0001479 belongs to Yes Bank's ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI branch, located at GROUND FLOOR,NO.54/111,ARMENIAN STREET, CHENNAI 600001 in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.