IFSC Code of Bank of India, Aranthangi Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of India's ARANTHANGI branch in ARANTHANGI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code BKID0008285 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 Bank of India – ARANTHANGI is BKID0008285. The first four letters BKID are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008285 map to this branch in ARANTHANGI, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Aranthangi branch in Aranthangi, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BKID0008285 for all electronic settlement.

About the Aranthangi branch

The Aranthangi branch of Bank of India is situated at NO 253,KARAIKUDI ROAD,WARD 15,KOTTAI 1,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKKOTTAI DISTRICT 614616. 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 BKID0008285 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 Bank of India's ARANTHANGI branch came to be assigned the code BKID0008285.

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 BKID0008285, money simply cannot be routed to the ARANTHANGI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0008285

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 BKID0008285 across all three.

NEFT to Bank of India, ARANTHANGI using IFSC BKID0008285

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 BKID0008285, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of India – ARANTHANGI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC BKID0008285

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 Bank of India – ARANTHANGI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BKID0008285 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of India – ARANTHANGI, use IMPS. With IFSC BKID0008285 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC BKID0008285 for Bank of India – ARANTHANGI, 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 Aranthangi 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 Bank of India's ARANTHANGI branch, the IFSC BKID0008285 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 Aranthangi branch is mapped to IFSC BKID0008285 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bank of India, 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 BKID0008285.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Aranthangi branch can access most of Bank of India'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 BKID0008285

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC BKID0008285 and the account number together uniquely identify the Aranthangi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BKID0008285

Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ARANTHANGI 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 BKID0008285 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 BKID0008285

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 Bank of India – ARANTHANGI, 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: BKID0008285.
• 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 Aranthangi branch sits at NO 253,KARAIKUDI ROAD,WARD 15,KOTTAI 1,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKKOTTAI DISTRICT 614616. If you are travelling from outside Aranthangi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9952204732 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 BKID0008285 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BKID0008285 for Bank of India – ARANTHANGI, 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 Aranthangi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BKID0008285, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BKID0008285 belongs to Bank of India's ARANTHANGI branch, located at NO 253,KARAIKUDI ROAD,WARD 15,KOTTAI 1,ARANTHANGI,PUDUKKOTTAI DISTRICT 614616 in ARANTHANGI, 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.