Below are the complete branch details for Federal Bank, KUTTAMPUZHA branch, located in KUTTAMPUZHA, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is FDRL0001329. 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 FDRL0001329 for Federal Bank – KUTTAMPUZHA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, FDRL0001329 is the IFSC of Federal Bank's KUTTAMPUZHA branch. The format is fixed: FDRL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001329 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Federal Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kuttampuzha |
| IFSC Code | FDRL0001329 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KOTHAMANGALAM VIA KUTTAMPUZHA KUTTAMPUZHA |
| City | Kuttampuzha |
| District | Ernakulam |
| State | Kerala |
| STD Code | 485 |
| Phone | 2588212 |
About Federal Bank
Federal Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kuttampuzha branch in Kuttampuzha. 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, FDRL0001329.
About this branch
The branch is located at KOTHAMANGALAM VIA KUTTAMPUZHA KUTTAMPUZHA. It serves the Kuttampuzha 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 FDRL0001329 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 KUTTAMPUZHA of Federal Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code FDRL0001329 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 FDRL0001329 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0001329
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 FDRL0001329 across all three.
How to use IFSC FDRL0001329 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's KUTTAMPUZHA 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 FDRL0001329.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as KUTTAMPUZHA.
- 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 KUTTAMPUZHA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Federal Bank's KUTTAMPUZHA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC FDRL0001329 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Federal Bank – KUTTAMPUZHA, use IMPS. With IFSC FDRL0001329 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kuttampuzha
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 FDRL0001329:
- 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 KUTTAMPUZHA is still linked to IFSC FDRL0001329.
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 FDRL0001329
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 – KUTTAMPUZHA is still mapped to IFSC FDRL0001329. 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 FDRL0001329 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Kuttampuzha branch
Once you have an account at Federal Bank – KUTTAMPUZHA, the IFSC FDRL0001329 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Kuttampuzha 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 FDRL0001329
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 FDRL0001329 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kuttampuzha branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC FDRL0001329
Federal Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KUTTAMPUZHA 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 FDRL0001329 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 – KUTTAMPUZHA:
- The IFSC is exactly FDRL0001329 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 KUTTAMPUZHA 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 Kuttampuzha branch
The branch is located at KOTHAMANGALAM VIA KUTTAMPUZHA KUTTAMPUZHA, which puts it inside Kuttampuzha, the broader Ernakulam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Federal Bank Kuttampuzha branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC FDRL0001329 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 485-2588212 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 FDRL0001329 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC FDRL0001329 for Federal Bank – KUTTAMPUZHA, 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 Kuttampuzha 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 FDRL0001329 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Federal BankKuttampuzha Branch
KOTHAMANGALAM VIA KUTTAMPUZHA KUTTAMPUZHA
Kuttampuzha, Kerala
Phone: 485-2588212
IFSC: FDRL0001329
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC FDRL0001329 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC FDRL0001329 to send funds instantly.
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 Kuttampuzha branch but serve different purposes.
Does Federal Bank Kuttampuzha branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 485-2588212 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using FDRL0001329 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Federal Bank – Kuttampuzha reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of Federal Bank Kuttampuzha branch?
The IFSC code of Federal Bank, Kuttampuzha branch is FDRL0001329. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of Federal Bank Kuttampuzha branch?
You can reach the branch at 485-2588212 during regular banking hours.
How do I add Federal Bank Kuttampuzha as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC FDRL0001329, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Where is Federal Bank Kuttampuzha branch located?
Federal Bank's Kuttampuzha branch is located at KOTHAMANGALAM VIA KUTTAMPUZHA KUTTAMPUZHA, Kuttampuzha, Kerala.
Final notes
To recap: FDRL0001329 is the IFSC code of Federal Bank, KUTTAMPUZHA branch, in KUTTAMPUZHA, 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.


