Below are the complete branch details for Indian Overseas Bank, OPPNAKARA STREET branch, located in COIMBATORE, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IOBA0000131. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case IOBA0000131 for Indian Overseas Bank – OPPNAKARA STREET — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For Indian Overseas Bank's OPPNAKARA STREET branch, the IFSC IOBA0000131 breaks down as follows: IOBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000131 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Indian Overseas Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Oppnakara Street branch in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IOBA0000131 for all electronic settlement.
About the Oppnakara Street branch
The Oppnakara Street branch of Indian Overseas Bank is situated at 307 OPPANAKARA STREET,COIMBATORE. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code IOBA0000131 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Oppnakara Street |
| IFSC Code | IOBA0000131 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 307 OPPANAKARA STREET,COIMBATORE |
| City | Coimbatore |
| District | Coimbatore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Phone | 2396132 |
Why every Indian Overseas 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 OPPNAKARA STREET of Indian Overseas Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IOBA0000131 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 IOBA0000131 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Oppnakara Street branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IOBA0000131 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 IOBA0000131
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 IOBA0000131 across all three.
How to use IFSC IOBA0000131 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's OPPNAKARA STREET 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 IOBA0000131.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as OPPNAKARA STREET.
- 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 OPPNAKARA STREET
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's OPPNAKARA STREET branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0000131 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 – OPPNAKARA STREET, use IMPS. With IFSC IOBA0000131 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Oppnakara Street
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 IOBA0000131:
- 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 OPPNAKARA STREET is still linked to IFSC IOBA0000131.
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 IOBA0000131
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 – OPPNAKARA STREET is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0000131. 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 IOBA0000131 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Oppnakara Street branch
Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – OPPNAKARA STREET, the IFSC IOBA0000131 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 Oppnakara Street branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 2396132.
- 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 IOBA0000131
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Oppnakara Street 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 IOBA0000131 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 Oppnakara Street branch sits at 307 OPPANAKARA STREET,COIMBATORE. If you are travelling from outside Coimbatore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2396132 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 IOBA0000131 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 Overseas Bank – OPPNAKARA STREET:
- The IFSC is exactly IOBA0000131 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills Indian Overseas Bank as the bank name and OPPNAKARA STREET 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Oppnakara Street 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 IOBA0000131 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC IOBA0000131 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 IOBA0000131 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 2396132.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Indian Overseas BankOppnakara Street Branch
307 OPPANAKARA STREET,COIMBATORE
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 2396132
IFSC: IOBA0000131
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC IOBA0000131 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IOBA0000131 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of Indian Overseas Bank Oppnakara Street branch?
You can reach the branch at 2396132 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IOBA0000131 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Indian Overseas Bank – Oppnakara Street reflect within 30 minutes.
Does Indian Overseas Bank Oppnakara Street branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 2396132 to confirm.
Can I use IFSC IOBA0000131 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IOBA0000131 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Indian Overseas Bank Oppnakara Street as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IOBA0000131, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank Oppnakara Street branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, Oppnakara Street branch is IOBA0000131. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: IOBA0000131 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, OPPNAKARA STREET branch, in COIMBATORE, 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.


