IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Manavala Nagar Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Overseas Bank, MANAVALA NAGAR branch in MANAVALANALLUR. The 11-digit IFSC IOBA0000577 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 MANAVALA NAGAR 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.

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 – MANAVALA NAGAR is IOBA0000577. The first four letters IOBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000577 map to this branch in MANAVALANALLUR, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Indian Overseas Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Manavala Nagar branch — IFSC IOBA0000577 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Manavalanallur, Tamil Nadu.

Manavala Nagar branch overview

Located at 28, POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD, MANAVALA NAGAR, TIRUVELLUR PIN 602002, the Manavala Nagar branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IOBA0000577 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 MANAVALA NAGAR branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0000577.

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 IOBA0000577, money simply cannot be routed to the MANAVALA NAGAR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0000577

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 IOBA0000577 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, MANAVALA NAGAR using IFSC IOBA0000577

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 IOBA0000577, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – MANAVALA NAGAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MANAVALA NAGAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's MANAVALA NAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0000577 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank MANAVALA NAGAR (IFSC IOBA0000577)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0000577 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MANAVALA NAGAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Manavala Nagar

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 IOBA0000577:

• 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 MANAVALA NAGAR is still linked to IFSC IOBA0000577.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Indian Overseas Bank's MANAVALA NAGAR branch, the IFSC IOBA0000577 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Manavala Nagar branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0000577 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 IOBA0000577.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Manavala Nagar 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 IOBA0000577

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 IOBA0000577 and the account number together uniquely identify the Manavala Nagar 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 Manavala Nagar 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 IOBA0000577 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IOBA0000577

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 – MANAVALA NAGAR, 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: IOBA0000577.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Manavala Nagar branch sits at 28, POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD, MANAVALA NAGAR, TIRUVELLUR PIN 602002. If you are travelling from outside Manavalanallur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 27640300 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 IOBA0000577 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC IOBA0000577 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 IOBA0000577 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 27640300.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Manavala Nagar 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 IOBA0000577 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0000577 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, MANAVALA NAGAR branch, in MANAVALANALLUR, 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.