IFSC Code of Federal Bank, Mankulam Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Federal Bank, MANKULAM branch in MUNNAR. The 11-digit IFSC FDRL0002218 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 MANKULAM 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.

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, FDRL0002218 is the IFSC of Federal Bank's MANKULAM branch. The format is fixed: FDRL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002218 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Federal Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Mankulam branch in Munnar, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code FDRL0002218 for all electronic settlement.

About the Mankulam branch

The Mankulam branch of Federal Bank is situated at POOVAPPALLY BLD,NO.MP BY 10 BY 29B1 A,B,C PALLICITY,MANKULAM,PO.IDUKKI DISTRICT,KERALA 685565. 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 FDRL0002218 is used.

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 MANKULAM branch came to be assigned the code FDRL0002218.

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 FDRL0002218, money simply cannot be routed to the MANKULAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0002218

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 FDRL0002218 across all three.

How to use IFSC FDRL0002218 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's MANKULAM 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 FDRL0002218.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as MANKULAM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC FDRL0002218

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 – MANKULAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC FDRL0002218 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Federal Bank MANKULAM (IFSC FDRL0002218)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC FDRL0002218 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MANKULAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mankulam

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 FDRL0002218:

• 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 MANKULAM is still linked to IFSC FDRL0002218.

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 FDRL0002218

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 – MANKULAM is still mapped to IFSC FDRL0002218. 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 FDRL0002218 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Mankulam branch

Once you have an account at Federal Bank – MANKULAM, the IFSC FDRL0002218 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.

Banking services available

The Mankulam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4735-270258.

• 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 FDRL0002218

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 FDRL0002218 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mankulam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC FDRL0002218

Federal Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MANKULAM 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 FDRL0002218 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 – MANKULAM:

• The IFSC is exactly FDRL0002218 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 MANKULAM 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.

Reaching the branch

The Mankulam branch sits at POOVAPPALLY BLD,NO.MP BY 10 BY 29B1 A,B,C PALLICITY,MANKULAM,PO.IDUKKI DISTRICT,KERALA 685565. If you are travelling from outside Munnar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4735-270258 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 FDRL0002218 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC FDRL0002218 for Federal Bank – MANKULAM, 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 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 Mankulam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC FDRL0002218, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code FDRL0002218 belongs to Federal Bank's MANKULAM branch, located at POOVAPPALLY BLD,NO.MP BY 10 BY 29B1 A,B,C PALLICITY,MANKULAM,PO.IDUKKI… in MUNNAR, KERALA. 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.