If you are searching for the IFSC code of DBS Bank India Limited, SURANDAI branch in TIRUNELVELI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is DBSS0IN0699. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SURANDAI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC DBSS0IN0699 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.
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, DBSS0IN0699 is the IFSC of DBS Bank India Limited's SURANDAI branch. The format is fixed: DBSS = bank code, 0 = reserved, IN0699 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | DBS Bank India Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Surandai |
| IFSC Code | DBSS0IN0699 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SENDAMARAM ROAD DOOR NO.206(9),7TH STREET,SURANDAISURANDAI ( TP)627859TN |
| City | Tirunelveli |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4633 |
| Phone | 262772 |
About DBS Bank India Limited
DBS Bank India Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Surandai branch in Tirunelveli. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, DBSS0IN0699.
About this branch
The branch is located at SENDAMARAM ROAD DOOR NO.206(9),7TH STREET,SURANDAISURANDAI ( TP)627859TN. It serves the Tirunelveli 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 DBSS0IN0699 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 DBS Bank India Limited's SURANDAI branch came to be assigned the code DBSS0IN0699.
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 DBSS0IN0699, money simply cannot be routed to the SURANDAI branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC DBSS0IN0699
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 DBSS0IN0699 across all three.
How to use IFSC DBSS0IN0699 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to DBS Bank India Limited's SURANDAI 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC DBSS0IN0699.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as DBS Bank India Limited and the branch as SURANDAI.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SURANDAI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at DBS Bank India Limited's SURANDAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC DBSS0IN0699 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to DBS Bank India Limited SURANDAI (IFSC DBSS0IN0699)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC DBSS0IN0699 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SURANDAI branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Surandai
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 DBSS0IN0699:
- 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 SURANDAI is still linked to IFSC DBSS0IN0699.
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 DBSS0IN0699
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 – SURANDAI is still mapped to IFSC DBSS0IN0699. 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 DBSS0IN0699 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Surandai branch is mapped to IFSC DBSS0IN0699 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of DBS Bank India 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 DBSS0IN0699.
Banking services available
The Surandai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4633-262772.
- 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 DBSS0IN0699
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 DBSS0IN0699 and the account number together uniquely identify the Surandai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Surandai 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 DBSS0IN0699 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC DBSS0IN0699
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 – SURANDAI, 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:
DBSS0IN0699. - 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 Surandai branch sits at SENDAMARAM ROAD DOOR NO.206(9),7TH STREET,SURANDAISURANDAI ( TP)627859TN. If you are travelling from outside Tirunelveli, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4633-262772 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 DBSS0IN0699 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC DBSS0IN0699 for DBS Bank India Limited – SURANDAI, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Surandai are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to DBSS0IN0699 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
DBS Bank India LimitedSurandai Branch
SENDAMARAM ROAD DOOR NO.206(9),7TH STREET,SURANDAISURANDAI ( TP)627859TN
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4633-262772
IFSC: DBSS0IN0699
Frequently asked questions
Where is DBS Bank India Limited Surandai branch located?
DBS Bank India Limited's Surandai branch is located at SENDAMARAM ROAD DOOR NO.206(9),7TH STREET,SURANDAISURANDAI ( TP)627859TN, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
How do I add DBS Bank India Limited Surandai as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC DBSS0IN0699, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
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 Surandai branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of DBS Bank India Limited Surandai branch?
You can reach the branch at 4633-262772 during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC DBSS0IN0699 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC DBSS0IN0699 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using DBSS0IN0699 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to DBS Bank India Limited – Surandai reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of DBS Bank India Limited Surandai branch?
The IFSC code of DBS Bank India Limited, Surandai branch is DBSS0IN0699. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC DBSS0IN0699 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC DBSS0IN0699 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Final notes
To recap: DBSS0IN0699 is the IFSC code of DBS Bank India Limited, SURANDAI branch, in TIRUNELVELI, 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.


