IFSC Code of Federal Bank, Aranthangi Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Federal Bank, ARANTHANGI branch in ARANTHANGI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is FDRL0002498. 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 ARANTHANGI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC FDRL0002498 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.

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 Federal Bank – ARANTHANGI is FDRL0002498. The first four letters FDRL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002498 map to this branch in ARANTHANGI, TAMIL NADU.

About the bank

Federal Bank 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 FDRL0002498 for all electronic settlement.

Aranthangi branch overview

Located at DOOR NO.303/10,KANGATHARAPURAM,ARANTHANGI,MADURAI,TAMIL NADU- 614616, the Aranthangi branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC FDRL0002498 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 Federal Bank's ARANTHANGI branch came to be assigned the code FDRL0002498.

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 FDRL0002498, money simply cannot be routed to the ARANTHANGI branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Federal Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC FDRL0002498 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.

How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0002498

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 FDRL0002498 across all three.

How to use IFSC FDRL0002498 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's ARANTHANGI 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 FDRL0002498.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as ARANTHANGI.
5. 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 ARANTHANGI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Federal Bank's ARANTHANGI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC FDRL0002498 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Federal Bank ARANTHANGI (IFSC FDRL0002498)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC FDRL0002498 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ARANTHANGI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Aranthangi

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 FDRL0002498:

• 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 ARANTHANGI is still linked to IFSC FDRL0002498.

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 FDRL0002498

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 Federal Bank – ARANTHANGI is still mapped to IFSC FDRL0002498. 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 FDRL0002498 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Aranthangi branch is mapped to IFSC FDRL0002498 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Federal Bank, 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 FDRL0002498.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Aranthangi branch can access most of Federal Bank'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 FDRL0002498

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Aranthangi 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 FDRL0002498 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.

How to reach the Aranthangi branch

The branch is located at DOOR NO.303/10,KANGATHARAPURAM,ARANTHANGI,MADURAI,TAMIL NADU- 614616, which puts it inside Aranthangi, the broader Pudukottai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Federal Bank Aranthangi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC FDRL0002498 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-8344826998 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC FDRL0002498 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Federal Bank – ARANTHANGI:

• The IFSC is exactly FDRL0002498 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Federal Bank as the bank name and ARANTHANGI as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

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 FDRL0002498, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC FDRL0002498 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 FDRL0002498 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-8344826998.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code FDRL0002498 belongs to Federal Bank's ARANTHANGI branch, located at DOOR NO.303/10,KANGATHARAPURAM,ARANTHANGI,MADURAI,TAMIL NADU- 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.