Below are the complete branch details for Federal Bank, EDAVANNAPPARA branch, located in EDAVANNAPPARA, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is FDRL0001600. 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 FDRL0001600 for Federal Bank – EDAVANNAPPARA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 – EDAVANNAPPARA is FDRL0001600. The first four letters FDRL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001600 map to this branch in EDAVANNAPPARA, KERALA.
About the bank
Federal Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Edavannappara branch in Edavannappara, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code FDRL0001600 for all electronic settlement.
About the Edavannappara branch
The Edavannappara branch of Federal Bank is situated at CITY GATE, OPP. PRIVATE BUS STAND EDAVANNAPPARA, CHERUVAYOOR PO , MALAPPURAM. 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 FDRL0001600 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Federal Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Edavannappara |
| IFSC Code | FDRL0001600 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CITY GATE, OPP. PRIVATE BUS STAND EDAVANNAPPARA, CHERUVAYOOR PO , MALAPPURAM |
| City | Edavannappara |
| District | Malappuram |
| State | Kerala |
| STD Code | 483 |
| Phone | 2728980 |
Why every Federal Bank 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 EDAVANNAPPARA of Federal Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code FDRL0001600 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 FDRL0001600 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Edavannappara branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC FDRL0001600 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0001600
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 FDRL0001600 across all three.
How to use IFSC FDRL0001600 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's EDAVANNAPPARA 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 FDRL0001600.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as EDAVANNAPPARA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC FDRL0001600
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 Federal Bank – EDAVANNAPPARA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC FDRL0001600 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Federal Bank EDAVANNAPPARA (IFSC FDRL0001600)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC FDRL0001600 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the EDAVANNAPPARA branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Edavannappara
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 FDRL0001600:
- 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 EDAVANNAPPARA is still linked to IFSC FDRL0001600.
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.
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 EDAVANNAPPARA branch, the IFSC FDRL0001600 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 Edavannappara branch is mapped to IFSC FDRL0001600 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 FDRL0001600.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Edavannappara 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 FDRL0001600
Online banking and IFSC FDRL0001600
Federal Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the EDAVANNAPPARA 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 FDRL0001600 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.
How to reach the Edavannappara branch
The branch is located at CITY GATE, OPP. PRIVATE BUS STAND EDAVANNAPPARA, CHERUVAYOOR PO , MALAPPURAM, which puts it inside Edavannappara, the broader Malappuram district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Federal Bank Edavannappara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC FDRL0001600 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 483-2728980 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 FDRL0001600 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC FDRL0001600
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 Federal Bank – EDAVANNAPPARA, 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:
FDRL0001600. - 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 Edavannappara branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC FDRL0001600, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC FDRL0001600 for Federal Bank – EDAVANNAPPARA, 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
Federal BankEdavannappara Branch
CITY GATE, OPP. PRIVATE BUS STAND EDAVANNAPPARA, CHERUVAYOOR PO , MALAPPURAM
Edavannappara, Kerala
Phone: 483-2728980
IFSC: FDRL0001600
Frequently asked questions
Where is Federal Bank Edavannappara branch located?
Federal Bank's Edavannappara branch is located at CITY GATE, OPP. PRIVATE BUS STAND EDAVANNAPPARA, CHERUVAYOOR PO , MALAPPURAM, Edavannappara, Kerala.
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 Edavannappara branch but serve different purposes.
Does Federal Bank Edavannappara branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 483-2728980 to confirm.
Is IFSC FDRL0001600 the same for all accounts at Edavannappara branch?
Yes. The IFSC FDRL0001600 is shared by every account held at Federal Bank's Edavannappara branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of Federal Bank Edavannappara branch?
You can reach the branch at 483-2728980 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC FDRL0001600 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC FDRL0001600 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using FDRL0001600 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Federal Bank – Edavannappara reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add Federal Bank Edavannappara as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC FDRL0001600, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: FDRL0001600 is the IFSC code of Federal Bank, EDAVANNAPPARA branch, in EDAVANNAPPARA, KERALA. 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.
