IFSC Code of Federal Bank, Arundavapuram Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Federal Bank's ARUNDAVAPURAM branch in THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code FDRL0002261 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 – ARUNDAVAPURAM is FDRL0002261. The first four letters FDRL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002261 map to this branch in THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU.

About Federal Bank

Federal Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Arundavapuram branch in Thanjavur. 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, FDRL0002261.

About the Arundavapuram branch

The Arundavapuram branch of Federal Bank is situated at FEDERAL BANK LTD, 4-1336, ARUNDAVAPURAM, THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU 614401. 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 FDRL0002261 is used.

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 ARUNDAVAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code FDRL0002261.

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 FDRL0002261, money simply cannot be routed to the ARUNDAVAPURAM 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 FDRL0002261 and the account number together uniquely identify the Arundavapuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0002261

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 FDRL0002261 across all three.

How to use IFSC FDRL0002261 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's ARUNDAVAPURAM 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 FDRL0002261.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as ARUNDAVAPURAM.
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 FDRL0002261

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 – ARUNDAVAPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC FDRL0002261 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Federal Bank ARUNDAVAPURAM (IFSC FDRL0002261)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC FDRL0002261 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ARUNDAVAPURAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Arundavapuram

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 FDRL0002261:

• 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 ARUNDAVAPURAM is still linked to IFSC FDRL0002261.

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 FDRL0002261

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 – ARUNDAVAPURAM is still mapped to IFSC FDRL0002261. 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 FDRL0002261 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Arundavapuram branch is mapped to IFSC FDRL0002261 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 FDRL0002261.

Banking services available

The Arundavapuram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 437-4233200.

• 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 FDRL0002261

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Arundavapuram 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 FDRL0002261 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.

Reaching the branch

The Arundavapuram branch sits at FEDERAL BANK LTD, 4-1336, ARUNDAVAPURAM, THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU 614401. If you are travelling from outside Thanjavur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 437-4233200 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 FDRL0002261 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 – ARUNDAVAPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly FDRL0002261 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 ARUNDAVAPURAM 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Arundavapuram 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 FDRL0002261 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC FDRL0002261 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 FDRL0002261 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 437-4233200.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code FDRL0002261 belongs to Federal Bank's ARUNDAVAPURAM branch, located at FEDERAL BANK LTD, 4-1336, ARUNDAVAPURAM, THANJAVUR, TAMIL NADU 614401 in THANJAVUR, 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.