This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Overseas Bank, KUTTAM branch in KUTTAM. The 11-digit IFSC IOBA0000887 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 KUTTAM 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, IOBA0000887 is the IFSC of Indian Overseas Bank's KUTTAM branch. The format is fixed: IOBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000887 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kuttam |
| IFSC Code | IOBA0000887 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KOIL STREET KUTTAM,RADHAPURAM TALUK KUTTAM PIN 627651 |
| City | Kuttam |
| District | Tirunelvali |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Phone | 279132 |
Bank profile
Indian Overseas Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kuttam branch — IFSC IOBA0000887 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kuttam, Tamil Nadu.
About the Kuttam branch
The Kuttam branch of Indian Overseas Bank is situated at KOIL STREET KUTTAM,RADHAPURAM TALUK KUTTAM PIN 627651. 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 IOBA0000887 is used.
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 KUTTAM of Indian Overseas Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IOBA0000887 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 IOBA0000887 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 IOBA0000887
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 IOBA0000887 across all three.
How to use IFSC IOBA0000887 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's KUTTAM 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 IOBA0000887.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as KUTTAM.
- 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 KUTTAM
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's KUTTAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0000887 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank KUTTAM (IFSC IOBA0000887)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0000887 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUTTAM branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC IOBA0000887 for Indian Overseas Bank – KUTTAM, 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 – IOBA0000887 | Yes – IOBA0000887 | Yes – IOBA0000887 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kuttam 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 IOBA0000887
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 – KUTTAM is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0000887. 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 IOBA0000887 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Kuttam branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0000887 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 IOBA0000887.
Banking services available
The Kuttam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 279132.
- 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 IOBA0000887
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 IOBA0000887 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kuttam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kuttam 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 IOBA0000887 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.
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 – KUTTAM:
- The IFSC is exactly IOBA0000887 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 KUTTAM 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.
Reaching the branch
The Kuttam branch sits at KOIL STREET KUTTAM,RADHAPURAM TALUK KUTTAM PIN 627651. If you are travelling from outside Kuttam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 279132 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 IOBA0000887 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC IOBA0000887 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 IOBA0000887 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 279132.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kuttam 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 IOBA0000887 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Indian Overseas BankKuttam Branch
KOIL STREET KUTTAM,RADHAPURAM TALUK KUTTAM PIN 627651
Kuttam, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 279132
IFSC: IOBA0000887
Frequently asked questions
Does Indian Overseas Bank Kuttam branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 279132 to confirm.
Is IFSC IOBA0000887 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IOBA0000887 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add Indian Overseas Bank Kuttam as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC IOBA0000887, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC IOBA0000887 the same for all accounts at Kuttam branch?
Yes. The IFSC IOBA0000887 is shared by every account held at Indian Overseas Bank's Kuttam branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank Kuttam branch?
The IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, Kuttam branch is IOBA0000887. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Indian Overseas Bank Kuttam branch located?
Indian Overseas Bank's Kuttam branch is located at KOIL STREET KUTTAM,RADHAPURAM TALUK KUTTAM PIN 627651, Kuttam, Tamil Nadu.
Can I use IFSC IOBA0000887 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IOBA0000887 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: IOBA0000887 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, KUTTAM branch, in KUTTAM, 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.


