This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Bank, MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM branch in PERIYAR NAGAR. The 11-digit IFSC IDIB000M237 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 MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM 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 – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM is IDIB000M237. The first four letters IDIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 00M237 map to this branch in PERIYAR NAGAR, TAMIL NADU.
About the bank
Indian Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch in Periyar Nagar, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IDIB000M237 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at OPP TO FIRE STATION CUDDALORE MAIN ROAD PERIYAR NAGAR VIRUDHACHALAM PIN 606001. It serves the Periyar Nagar region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Indian Bank. The IFSC IDIB000M237 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Microsate Branch Virudhachalam |
| IFSC Code | IDIB000M237 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OPP TO FIRE STATION CUDDALORE MAIN ROAD PERIYAR NAGAR VIRUDHACHALAM PIN 606001 |
| City | Periyar Nagar |
| District | Cuddalore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4143 |
| Phone | 238209 |
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 MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM branch came to be assigned the code IDIB000M237.
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 IDIB000M237, money simply cannot be routed to the MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM branch electronically.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IDIB000M237 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 IDIB000M237
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 IDIB000M237 across all three.
How to use IFSC IDIB000M237 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Bank's MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM 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 IDIB000M237.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Bank and the branch as MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Bank's MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDIB000M237 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 – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM, use IMPS. With IFSC IDIB000M237 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 IDIB000M237 for Indian Bank – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM, 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 – IDIB000M237 | Yes – IDIB000M237 | Yes – IDIB000M237 |
For most retail customers crediting the Microsate Branch Virudhachalam 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 IDIB000M237
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 – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000M237. 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 IDIB000M237 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch
Once you have an account at Indian Bank – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM, the IFSC IDIB000M237 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 Microsate Branch Virudhachalam 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 IDIB000M237
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Microsate Branch Virudhachalam 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 IDIB000M237 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 Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch sits at OPP TO FIRE STATION CUDDALORE MAIN ROAD PERIYAR NAGAR VIRUDHACHALAM PIN 606001. If you are travelling from outside Periyar Nagar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4143-238209 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 IDIB000M237 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 Indian Bank – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM:
- The IFSC is exactly IDIB000M237 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 MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM 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 Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDIB000M237, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000M237 for Indian Bank – MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM, 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
Indian BankMicrosate Branch Virudhachalam Branch
OPP TO FIRE STATION CUDDALORE MAIN ROAD PERIYAR NAGAR VIRUDHACHALAM PIN 606001
Periyar Nagar, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4143-238209
IFSC: IDIB000M237
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of Indian Bank Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Bank, Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch is IDIB000M237. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Indian Bank Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4143-238209 to confirm.
Is IFSC IDIB000M237 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IDIB000M237 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add Indian Bank Microsate Branch Virudhachalam as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IDIB000M237, 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 Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC IDIB000M237 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IDIB000M237 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC IDIB000M237 the same for all accounts at Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch?
Yes. The IFSC IDIB000M237 is shared by every account held at Indian Bank's Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of Indian Bank Microsate Branch Virudhachalam branch?
You can reach the branch at 4143-238209 during regular banking hours.
Final notes
To recap: IDIB000M237 is the IFSC code of Indian Bank, MICROSATE BRANCH VIRUDHACHALAM branch, in PERIYAR NAGAR, 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.


