IFSC Code of DBS Bank India Limited, Mecheri Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for DBS Bank India Limited, MECHERI branch, located in MECHERY, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is DBSS0IN0468. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case DBSS0IN0468 for DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 DBS Bank India Limited's MECHERI branch, the IFSC DBSS0IN0468 breaks down as follows: DBSS identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and IN0468 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

DBS Bank India Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mecheri branch — IFSC DBSS0IN0468 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mechery, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at DHARMAPURI MAIN ROAD,SAMRAJPET,DOOR NO.16/47-E MECHERIMECHERI ( TP)636451TN. It serves the Mechery region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of DBS Bank India Limited. The IFSC DBSS0IN0468 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every DBS Bank India 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 MECHERI of DBS Bank India Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code DBSS0IN0468 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 DBSS0IN0468 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 DBS Bank India Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC DBSS0IN0468 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mecheri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC DBSS0IN0468

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 DBSS0IN0468 across all three.

How to use IFSC DBSS0IN0468 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to DBS Bank India Limited's MECHERI branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC DBSS0IN0468.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as DBS Bank India Limited and the branch as MECHERI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC DBSS0IN0468

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 DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC DBSS0IN0468 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to DBS Bank India Limited MECHERI (IFSC DBSS0IN0468)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC DBSS0IN0468 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MECHERI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC DBSS0IN0468 for DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI, 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 Mecheri 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.

UPI payments and IFSC DBSS0IN0468

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 DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI is still mapped to IFSC DBSS0IN0468. 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 DBSS0IN0468 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Mecheri branch

Once you have an account at DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI, the IFSC DBSS0IN0468 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 Mecheri branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 427-2267202.

• 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 DBSS0IN0468

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mecheri 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 DBSS0IN0468 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 Mecheri branch sits at DHARMAPURI MAIN ROAD,SAMRAJPET,DOOR NO.16/47-E MECHERIMECHERI ( TP)636451TN. If you are travelling from outside Mechery, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 427-2267202 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 DBSS0IN0468 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC DBSS0IN0468

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 DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI, 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: DBSS0IN0468.
• 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 Mecheri branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC DBSS0IN0468, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC DBSS0IN0468 for DBS Bank India Limited – MECHERI, 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: DBSS0IN0468 is the IFSC code of DBS Bank India Limited, MECHERI branch, in MECHERY, TAMIL NADU. 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.