IFSC Code of Federal Bank, Vadavalli Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Federal Bank's VADAVALLI branch in VADAVALLI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code FDRL0001791 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.

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, FDRL0001791 is the IFSC of Federal Bank's VADAVALLI branch. The format is fixed: FDRL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001791 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Federal Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Vadavalli branch — IFSC FDRL0001791 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Vadavalli, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Vadavalli branch

The Vadavalli branch of Federal Bank is situated at SF 114/1,SITE NO.26-22 PART I MARUTHAMALAI MAIN ROAD. 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 FDRL0001791 is used.

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 VADAVALLI of Federal Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code FDRL0001791 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 FDRL0001791 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vadavalli branch is mapped to IFSC FDRL0001791 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 FDRL0001791.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vadavalli 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 FDRL0001791

How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0001791

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 FDRL0001791 across all three.

How to use IFSC FDRL0001791 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's VADAVALLI 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 FDRL0001791.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as VADAVALLI.
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 VADAVALLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Federal Bank's VADAVALLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC FDRL0001791 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 – VADAVALLI, use IMPS. With IFSC FDRL0001791 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC FDRL0001791 for Federal Bank – VADAVALLI, 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 Vadavalli 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 VADAVALLI branch, the IFSC FDRL0001791 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.

Online banking and IFSC FDRL0001791

Federal Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VADAVALLI 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 FDRL0001791 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Vadavalli branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC FDRL0001791 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC FDRL0001791

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 – VADAVALLI, 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: FDRL0001791.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Vadavalli branch sits at SF 114/1,SITE NO.26-22 PART I MARUTHAMALAI MAIN ROAD. If you are travelling from outside Vadavalli, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4222-2422628 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 FDRL0001791 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC FDRL0001791 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 FDRL0001791 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 4222-2422628.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Vadavalli 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 FDRL0001791 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code FDRL0001791 belongs to Federal Bank's VADAVALLI branch, located at SF 114/1,SITE NO.26-22 PART I MARUTHAMALAI MAIN ROAD in VADAVALLI, 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.