IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, R O Chennai I Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, R O CHENNAI I branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IOBA0000803. 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 R O CHENNAI I branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IOBA0000803 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.

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 Overseas Bank – R O CHENNAI I is IOBA0000803. The first four letters IOBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000803 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About Indian Overseas Bank

Indian Overseas Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the R O Chennai I branch in Chennai. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, IOBA0000803.

About this branch

The branch is located at POST BOX NO 2417 DOOR NO 807,OPP TO LIC BLDG ANNA SALAI,I FLOOR CHENNAI PIN CODE 600002. It serves the Chennai 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 IOBA0000803 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 R O CHENNAI I branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0000803.

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 IOBA0000803, money simply cannot be routed to the R O CHENNAI I 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 IOBA0000803 and the account number together uniquely identify the R O Chennai I branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0000803

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 IOBA0000803 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, R O CHENNAI I using IFSC IOBA0000803

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 IOBA0000803, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – R O CHENNAI I. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to R O CHENNAI I

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's R O CHENNAI I branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0000803 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank R O CHENNAI I (IFSC IOBA0000803)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0000803 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the R O CHENNAI I branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC IOBA0000803 for Indian Overseas Bank – R O CHENNAI I, 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 R O Chennai I 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 IOBA0000803

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 – R O CHENNAI I is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0000803. 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 IOBA0000803 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the R O Chennai I branch

Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – R O CHENNAI I, the IFSC IOBA0000803 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.

Banking services available

The R O Chennai I branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-28584896.

• 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 IOBA0000803

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0000803

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the R O CHENNAI I 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 IOBA0000803 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.

How to reach the R O Chennai I branch

The branch is located at POST BOX NO 2417 DOOR NO 807,OPP TO LIC BLDG ANNA SALAI,I FLOOR CHENNAI PIN CODE 600002, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank R O Chennai I branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0000803 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-28584896 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 IOBA0000803 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IOBA0000803

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 – R O CHENNAI I, 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: IOBA0000803.
• 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 R O Chennai I 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 IOBA0000803 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0000803 for Indian Overseas Bank – R O CHENNAI I, 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

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0000803 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, R O CHENNAI I branch, in CHENNAI, 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.