Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Bank's KILIANUR branch in KILIANUR, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code IDIB000K072 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, IDIB000K072 is the IFSC of Indian Bank's KILIANUR branch. The format is fixed: IDIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 00K072 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kilianur |
| IFSC Code | IDIB000K072 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SURVEY NO374/1 PONDY TINDIVANAM MN RD KILIANUR KILIANUR PIN 604102 |
| City | Kilianur |
| District | Kallakurichi |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4147 |
| Phone | 235222 |
Bank profile
Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kilianur branch — IFSC IDIB000K072 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kilianur, Tamil Nadu.
Kilianur branch overview
Located at SURVEY NO374/1 PONDY TINDIVANAM MN RD KILIANUR KILIANUR PIN 604102, the Kilianur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDIB000K072 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 Indian Bank's KILIANUR branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000K072.
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 IDIB000K072, money simply cannot be routed to the KILIANUR branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000K072
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 IDIB000K072 across all three.
NEFT to Indian Bank, KILIANUR using IFSC IDIB000K072
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 IDIB000K072, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Bank – KILIANUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC IDIB000K072
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 Indian Bank – KILIANUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDIB000K072 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Indian Bank KILIANUR (IFSC IDIB000K072)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDIB000K072 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KILIANUR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC IDIB000K072 for Indian Bank – KILIANUR, 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 – IDIB000K072 | Yes – IDIB000K072 | Yes – IDIB000K072 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kilianur 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.
UPI payments and IFSC IDIB000K072
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Indian Bank – KILIANUR is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000K072. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.
If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC IDIB000K072 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Kilianur branch is mapped to IFSC IDIB000K072 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 IDIB000K072.
Banking services available
The Kilianur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4147-235222.
- Savings, current and salary accounts
- Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
- Personal, vehicle and home loans
- Demat and investment products (where supported)
- Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
- Debit and credit card issuance
- Locker facilities (subject to availability)
- Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
- Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
- NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC IDIB000K072
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 IDIB000K072 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kilianur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kilianur 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 IDIB000K072 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDIB000K072
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 Indian Bank – KILIANUR, 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:
IDIB000K072. - 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 Kilianur branch sits at SURVEY NO374/1 PONDY TINDIVANAM MN RD KILIANUR KILIANUR PIN 604102. If you are travelling from outside Kilianur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4147-235222 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 IDIB000K072 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IDIB000K072 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 IDIB000K072 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 4147-235222.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kilianur 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 IDIB000K072 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Indian BankKilianur Branch
SURVEY NO374/1 PONDY TINDIVANAM MN RD KILIANUR KILIANUR PIN 604102
Kilianur, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4147-235222
IFSC: IDIB000K072
Frequently asked questions
Does Indian Bank Kilianur branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4147-235222 to confirm.
How do I add Indian Bank Kilianur as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IDIB000K072, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
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 Kilianur branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC IDIB000K072 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IDIB000K072 to send funds instantly.
What is the phone number of Indian Bank Kilianur branch?
You can reach the branch at 4147-235222 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Indian Bank Kilianur branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Bank, Kilianur branch is IDIB000K072. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC IDIB000K072 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IDIB000K072 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC IDIB000K072 the same for all accounts at Kilianur branch?
Yes. The IFSC IDIB000K072 is shared by every account held at Indian Bank's Kilianur branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Final notes
To recap: IDIB000K072 is the IFSC code of Indian Bank, KILIANUR branch, in KILIANUR, 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.


