Below are the complete branch details for IDBI Bank, TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch, located in SULLIA, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IBKL0186T05. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case IBKL0186T05 for IDBI Bank – TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For IDBI Bank's TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch, the IFSC IBKL0186T05 breaks down as follows: IBKL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 186T05 identifies this particular branch.
Bank profile
IDBI Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch — IFSC IBKL0186T05 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sullia, Karnataka.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | IDBI Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd |
| IFSC Code | IBKL0186T05 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NAIR COMPLEX, GANDHINAGAR, SULLIA |
| City | Sullia |
| District | Dakshin Kannad |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 820 |
| Phone | 2521143 |
About the Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch
The Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch of IDBI Bank is situated at NAIR COMPLEX, GANDHINAGAR, SULLIA. 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 IBKL0186T05 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 IDBI Bank's TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch came to be assigned the code IBKL0186T05.
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 IBKL0186T05, money simply cannot be routed to the TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch
Once you have an account at IDBI Bank – TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, the IFSC IBKL0186T05 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 Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd 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 IBKL0186T05
How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0186T05
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 IBKL0186T05 across all three.
How to use IFSC IBKL0186T05 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDBI Bank's TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IBKL0186T05.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDBI Bank and the branch as TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IBKL0186T05
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 – TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IBKL0186T05 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to IDBI Bank TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD (IFSC IBKL0186T05)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IBKL0186T05 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC IBKL0186T05 for IDBI Bank – TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – IBKL0186T05 | Yes – IBKL0186T05 | Yes – IBKL0186T05 |
For most retail customers crediting the Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd 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 TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch, the IFSC IBKL0186T05 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 IBKL0186T05
IDBI Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD 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 IBKL0186T05 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 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 IBKL0186T05 and the account number together uniquely identify the Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IBKL0186T05
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 IDBI Bank – TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, 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:
IBKL0186T05. - 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.
How to reach the Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch
The branch is located at NAIR COMPLEX, GANDHINAGAR, SULLIA, which puts it inside Sullia, the broader Dakshin Kannad district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDBI Bank Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IBKL0186T05 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 820-2521143 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.
Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC IBKL0186T05 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC IBKL0186T05 for IDBI Bank – TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, 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 Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IBKL0186T05, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
IDBI BankTeachers Co Operative Bank Ltd Branch
NAIR COMPLEX, GANDHINAGAR, SULLIA
Sullia, Karnataka
Phone: 820-2521143
IFSC: IBKL0186T05
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC IBKL0186T05 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IBKL0186T05 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch but serve different purposes.
Where is IDBI Bank Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch located?
IDBI Bank's Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch is located at NAIR COMPLEX, GANDHINAGAR, SULLIA, Sullia, Karnataka.
Does IDBI Bank Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 820-2521143 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch?
The IFSC code of IDBI Bank, Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd branch is IBKL0186T05. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How do I add IDBI Bank Teachers Co Operative Bank Ltd as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IBKL0186T05, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: IBKL0186T05 is the IFSC code of IDBI Bank, TEACHERS CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD branch, in SULLIA, KARNATAKA. 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.


