IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Acharapakkam Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Overseas Bank, ACHARAPAKKAM branch in ACHARAPAKKAM. The 11-digit IFSC IOBA0000214 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 Overseas Bank at the ACHARAPAKKAM 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.

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, IOBA0000214 is the IFSC of Indian Overseas Bank's ACHARAPAKKAM branch. The format is fixed: IOBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000214 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Indian Overseas Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Acharapakkam branch in Acharapakkam, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IOBA0000214 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at 24 NADAR COMPOUND,I FLOO OLD NO 84,G S T ROAD ACHARAPAKKAM MADURANTAKAM TK PIN 603301. It serves the Acharapakkam 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 Overseas Bank. The IFSC IOBA0000214 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 Overseas Bank's ACHARAPAKKAM branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0000214.

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 IOBA0000214, money simply cannot be routed to the ACHARAPAKKAM branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Indian Overseas Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IOBA0000214 and the account number together uniquely identify the Acharapakkam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0000214

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 IOBA0000214 across all three.

How to use IFSC IOBA0000214 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's ACHARAPAKKAM 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IOBA0000214.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as ACHARAPAKKAM.
5. 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 ACHARAPAKKAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's ACHARAPAKKAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0000214 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indian Overseas Bank – ACHARAPAKKAM, use IMPS. With IFSC IOBA0000214 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 IOBA0000214 for Indian Overseas Bank – ACHARAPAKKAM, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Acharapakkam 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 IOBA0000214

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 Overseas Bank – ACHARAPAKKAM is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0000214. 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 IOBA0000214 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Acharapakkam branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0000214 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Indian Overseas 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 IOBA0000214.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Acharapakkam branch can access most of Indian Overseas 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 IOBA0000214

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0000214

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ACHARAPAKKAM 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 IOBA0000214 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.

Reaching the branch

The Acharapakkam branch sits at 24 NADAR COMPOUND,I FLOO OLD NO 84,G S T ROAD ACHARAPAKKAM MADURANTAKAM TK PIN 603301. If you are travelling from outside Acharapakkam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 27522339 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 IOBA0000214 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IOBA0000214

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 Overseas Bank – ACHARAPAKKAM, 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: IOBA0000214.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Acharapakkam 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 IOBA0000214 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC IOBA0000214 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 IOBA0000214 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 27522339.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0000214 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, ACHARAPAKKAM branch, in ACHARAPAKKAM, 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.