IFSC Code of Federal Bank, Chennai Kolathur Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Federal Bank, CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC FDRL0002317 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 Federal Bank at the CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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 Federal Bank's CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, the IFSC FDRL0002317 breaks down as follows: FDRL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002317 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Federal Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chennai Kolathur branch — IFSC FDRL0002317 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 12, SWAYMY NAGAR, 200 FEET INNER RING ROAD, KOLLATHUR CHENNAI 600099. 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 Federal Bank. The IFSC FDRL0002317 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 Federal Bank's CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch came to be assigned the code FDRL0002317.

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 FDRL0002317, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0002317

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 FDRL0002317 across all three.

How to use IFSC FDRL0002317 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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 FDRL0002317.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as CHENNAI KOLATHUR.
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 CHENNAI KOLATHUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Federal Bank's CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC FDRL0002317 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Federal Bank CHENNAI KOLATHUR (IFSC FDRL0002317)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC FDRL0002317 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC FDRL0002317 for Federal Bank – CHENNAI KOLATHUR, 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 Chennai Kolathur 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 Federal Bank's CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, the IFSC FDRL0002317 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 Chennai Kolathur branch is mapped to IFSC FDRL0002317 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 FDRL0002317.

Banking services available

The Chennai Kolathur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9047099942.

• 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 FDRL0002317

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 FDRL0002317 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chennai Kolathur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC FDRL0002317

Federal Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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 FDRL0002317 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.

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 – CHENNAI KOLATHUR:

• The IFSC is exactly FDRL0002317 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 CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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.

How to reach the Chennai Kolathur branch

The branch is located at NO 12, SWAYMY NAGAR, 200 FEET INNER RING ROAD, KOLLATHUR CHENNAI 600099, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Federal Bank Chennai Kolathur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC FDRL0002317 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9047099942 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 FDRL0002317 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC FDRL0002317 for Federal Bank – CHENNAI KOLATHUR, 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 Chennai Kolathur 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 FDRL0002317 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: FDRL0002317 is the IFSC code of Federal Bank, CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, in CHENNAI, 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.