IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, Kancheepuram Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, KANCHEEPURAM branch in KANCHEEPURAM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IBKL0000253. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the KANCHEEPURAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IBKL0000253 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM is IBKL0000253. The first four letters IBKL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000253 map to this branch in KANCHEEPURAM, TAMIL NADU.

About IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kancheepuram branch in Kancheepuram. 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, IBKL0000253.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, NO 228, GANDHI ROAD,KANCHEEPURAMKANCHEEPURAMKANCHEEPURAMTAMIL NADU631 502. It serves the Kancheepuram region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of IDBI Bank. The IFSC IBKL0000253 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 IDBI Bank's KANCHEEPURAM branch came to be assigned the code IBKL0000253.

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 IBKL0000253, money simply cannot be routed to the KANCHEEPURAM branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kancheepuram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IBKL0000253 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 IBKL0000253

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 IBKL0000253 across all three.

NEFT to IDBI Bank, KANCHEEPURAM using IFSC IBKL0000253

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC IBKL0000253, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IBKL0000253

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 IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IBKL0000253 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to IDBI Bank KANCHEEPURAM (IFSC IBKL0000253)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0000253 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANCHEEPURAM branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IBKL0000253 for IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, 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 Kancheepuram 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 IDBI Bank's KANCHEEPURAM branch, the IFSC IBKL0000253 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.

Account types you can open at the Kancheepuram branch

Once you have an account at IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, the IFSC IBKL0000253 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 Kancheepuram branch can access most of IDBI 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 IBKL0000253

Online banking and IFSC IBKL0000253

IDBI Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANCHEEPURAM 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 IBKL0000253 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kancheepuram branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, NO 228, GANDHI ROAD,KANCHEEPURAMKANCHEEPURAMKANCHEEPURAMTAMIL NADU631 502. If you are travelling from outside Kancheepuram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9962154545 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 IBKL0000253 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 IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly IBKL0000253 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills IDBI Bank as the bank name and KANCHEEPURAM 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 Kancheepuram 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 IBKL0000253 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IBKL0000253 for IDBI Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, 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

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IBKL0000253 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, KANCHEEPURAM branch, in KANCHEEPURAM, TAMIL NADU. 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.