IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for IDBI Bank, THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI branch in MEPPADI. The 11-digit IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 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 IDBI Bank at the THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI 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.

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 – THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI is IBKL0SBCB08. The first four letters IBKL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters SBCB08 map to this branch in MEPPADI, KERALA.

About IDBI Bank

IDBI Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch in Meppadi. 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, IBKL0SBCB08.

The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch overview

Located at ST.JOSEPH SHOPPING COMPLEX,OOTY ROAD,MEPPADI, the The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

Why every IDBI 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 THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI of IDBI Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IBKL0SBCB08 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 IBKL0SBCB08 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by IDBI Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 and the account number together uniquely identify the The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0SBCB08

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 IBKL0SBCB08 across all three.

NEFT to IDBI Bank, THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI using IFSC IBKL0SBCB08

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 IBKL0SBCB08, and confirm that the system picks up IDBI Bank – THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDBI Bank – THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI, use IMPS. With IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 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 IBKL0SBCB08 for IDBI Bank – THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI, 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 The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi 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 THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI branch, the IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch is mapped to IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of IDBI 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 IBKL0SBCB08.

Products and services

Customers walking into the The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi 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 IBKL0SBCB08

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi 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 IBKL0SBCB08 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 The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch sits at ST.JOSEPH SHOPPING COMPLEX,OOTY ROAD,MEPPADI. If you are travelling from outside Meppadi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4936-282292 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 IBKL0SBCB08 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 – THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI:

• The IFSC is exactly IBKL0SBCB08 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 THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI 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.

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 The Sultan S Battery Co-Operative Urban Bank Ltd. Meppadi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IBKL0SBCB08, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC IBKL0SBCB08 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 IBKL0SBCB08 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 4936-282292.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IBKL0SBCB08 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, THE SULTAN S BATTERY CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK LTD. MEPPADI branch, in MEPPADI, 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.