IFSC Code of Indian Bank, Sunjalnatham Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Indian Bank, SUNJALNATHAM branch in SUNJALNATHAM ERIYUR, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IDIB000S236. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SUNJALNATHAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IDIB000S236 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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, IDIB000S236 is the IFSC of Indian Bank's SUNJALNATHAM branch. The format is fixed: IDIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 00S236 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sunjalnatham branch — IFSC IDIB000S236 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sunjalnatham Eriyur, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at SANTHAI MAIN ROAD SUNJALNATHAM ERIYUR ERIYUR PIN 636810. It serves the Sunjalnatham Eriyur 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 IDIB000S236 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 SUNJALNATHAM of Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDIB000S236 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 IDIB000S236 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDIB000S236

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 IDIB000S236 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Bank, SUNJALNATHAM using IFSC IDIB000S236

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 IDIB000S236, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Bank – SUNJALNATHAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IDIB000S236

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 – SUNJALNATHAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDIB000S236 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Indian Bank SUNJALNATHAM (IFSC IDIB000S236)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDIB000S236 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SUNJALNATHAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sunjalnatham

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 IDIB000S236:

• 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 SUNJALNATHAM is still linked to IFSC IDIB000S236.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC IDIB000S236

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 – SUNJALNATHAM is still mapped to IFSC IDIB000S236. 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 IDIB000S236 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sunjalnatham branch is mapped to IFSC IDIB000S236 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 IDIB000S236.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sunjalnatham 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 IDIB000S236

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 IDIB000S236 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sunjalnatham branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IDIB000S236

Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SUNJALNATHAM 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 IDIB000S236 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDIB000S236

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 – SUNJALNATHAM, 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: IDIB000S236.
• 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 Sunjalnatham branch

The branch is located at SANTHAI MAIN ROAD SUNJALNATHAM ERIYUR ERIYUR PIN 636810, which puts it inside Sunjalnatham Eriyur, the broader Dharmapuri district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Bank Sunjalnatham branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDIB000S236 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 4342-252252 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 IDIB000S236 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDIB000S236 for Indian Bank – SUNJALNATHAM, 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 Sunjalnatham 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 IDIB000S236 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IDIB000S236 is the IFSC code of Indian Bank, SUNJALNATHAM branch, in SUNJALNATHAM ERIYUR, 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.