IFSC Code of Indian Bank, Aluva Metro Station Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Bank, ALUVA METRO STATION branch in ALUVA. The 11-digit IFSC IDIB000A588 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 Indian Bank at the ALUVA METRO STATION 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 Indian Bank – ALUVA METRO STATION is IDIB000A588. The first four letters IDIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 00A588 map to this branch in ALUVA, KERALA.

Bank profile

Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Aluva Metro Station branch — IFSC IDIB000A588 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Aluva, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

Aluva Metro Station branch overview

Located at 659 MUKKATH PLAZA BYEPASS JUNCTION ROAD ALWAYE8 683101 BY PASS ALUVA ALUVA MAIN PIN 683101, the Aluva Metro Station branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDIB000A588 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every Indian 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 ALUVA METRO STATION of Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDIB000A588 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 IDIB000A588 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 Aluva Metro Station branch is mapped to IFSC IDIB000A588 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Indian 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 IDIB000A588.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Aluva Metro Station branch can access most of Indian 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 IDIB000A588

How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000A588

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 IDIB000A588 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Bank, ALUVA METRO STATION using IFSC IDIB000A588

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 IDIB000A588, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Bank – ALUVA METRO STATION. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ALUVA METRO STATION

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Bank's ALUVA METRO STATION branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDIB000A588 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indian Bank – ALUVA METRO STATION, use IMPS. With IFSC IDIB000A588 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Aluva Metro Station

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 IDIB000A588:

• 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 ALUVA METRO STATION is still linked to IFSC IDIB000A588.

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.

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 Indian Bank's ALUVA METRO STATION branch, the IFSC IDIB000A588 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 IDIB000A588

Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ALUVA METRO STATION 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 IDIB000A588 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 Indian Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IDIB000A588 and the account number together uniquely identify the Aluva Metro Station branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 Indian Bank – ALUVA METRO STATION:

• The IFSC is exactly IDIB000A588 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Indian Bank as the bank name and ALUVA METRO STATION 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.

How to reach the Aluva Metro Station branch

The branch is located at 659 MUKKATH PLAZA BYEPASS JUNCTION ROAD ALWAYE8 683101 BY PASS ALUVA ALUVA MAIN PIN 683101, which puts it inside Aluva, the broader Ernakulam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Bank Aluva Metro Station branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDIB000A588 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 484-2626180 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 IDIB000A588 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000A588 for Indian Bank – ALUVA METRO STATION, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Aluva Metro Station 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 IDIB000A588 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDIB000A588 belongs to Indian Bank's ALUVA METRO STATION branch, located at 659 MUKKATH PLAZA BYEPASS JUNCTION ROAD ALWAYE8 683101 BY PASS ALUVA ALUVA… in ALUVA, KERALA. 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.