IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Vannankundu Muthupettai Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Overseas Bank's VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI branch in RAMANATHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code IOBA0003725 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, IOBA0003725 is the IFSC of Indian Overseas Bank's VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI branch. The format is fixed: IOBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003725 = branch identifier.

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 Vannankundu Muthupettai branch — IFSC IOBA0003725 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu.

Vannankundu Muthupettai branch overview

Located at 1 52 5 IST FLOOR ANGELONAGAR VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETAI RAMANATHAPURAM TN 623523, the Vannankundu Muthupettai branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IOBA0003725 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 VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0003725.

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 IOBA0003725, money simply cannot be routed to the VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0003725

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 IOBA0003725 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI using IFSC IOBA0003725

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 IOBA0003725, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0003725 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 – VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI, use IMPS. With IFSC IOBA0003725 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 IOBA0003725 for Indian Overseas Bank – VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI, 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 Vannankundu Muthupettai 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 IOBA0003725

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 – VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0003725. 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 IOBA0003725 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vannankundu Muthupettai branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0003725 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 IOBA0003725.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vannankundu Muthupettai 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 IOBA0003725

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 IOBA0003725 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vannankundu Muthupettai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0003725

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI 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 IOBA0003725 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.

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 – VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0003725 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 VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI 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.

How to reach the Vannankundu Muthupettai branch

The branch is located at 1 52 5 IST FLOOR ANGELONAGAR VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETAI RAMANATHAPURAM TN 623523, which puts it inside Ramanathapuram, the broader Ramanathapuram district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank Vannankundu Muthupettai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0003725 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 461-2337760 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 IOBA0003725 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0003725 for Indian Overseas Bank – VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Vannankundu Muthupettai 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 IOBA0003725 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IOBA0003725 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank's VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETTAI branch, located at 1 52 5 IST FLOOR ANGELONAGAR VANNANKUNDU MUTHUPETAI RAMANATHAPURAM TN 623523 in RAMANATHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.