IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Ramachandranagar Branch, Tripura

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Overseas Bank, RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch in SADAR. The 11-digit IFSC IOBA0001837 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 RAMACHANDRANAGAR 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, IOBA0001837 is the IFSC of Indian Overseas Bank's RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch. The format is fixed: IOBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001837 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Indian Overseas Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ramachandranagar branch in Sadar, Tripura is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IOBA0001837 for all electronic settlement.

About the Ramachandranagar branch

The Ramachandranagar branch of Indian Overseas Bank is situated at NORTH EASTERN ELECTRIC,CORPN LTD,RAMACHANDRANAGAR,AGARTALA,PIN 799001. 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 IOBA0001837 is used.

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 RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0001837.

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 IOBA0001837, money simply cannot be routed to the RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0001837

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 IOBA0001837 across all three.

How to use IFSC IOBA0001837 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's RAMACHANDRANAGAR 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IOBA0001837.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as RAMACHANDRANAGAR.
5. 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 RAMACHANDRANAGAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0001837 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank RAMACHANDRANAGAR (IFSC IOBA0001837)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0001837 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ramachandranagar

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 IOBA0001837:

• 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 RAMACHANDRANAGAR is still linked to IFSC IOBA0001837.

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 RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch, the IFSC IOBA0001837 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 Ramachandranagar branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0001837 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 IOBA0001837.

Banking services available

The Ramachandranagar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 381-2391041.

• 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 IOBA0001837

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 IOBA0001837 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ramachandranagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0001837

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RAMACHANDRANAGAR 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 IOBA0001837 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 – RAMACHANDRANAGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0001837 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 RAMACHANDRANAGAR 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 Ramachandranagar branch

The branch is located at NORTH EASTERN ELECTRIC,CORPN LTD,RAMACHANDRANAGAR,AGARTALA,PIN 799001, which puts it inside Sadar, the broader North Tripura district, and the state of Tripura. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank Ramachandranagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0001837 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 381-2391041 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 IOBA0001837 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0001837 for Indian Overseas Bank – RAMACHANDRANAGAR, 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 banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Ramachandranagar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IOBA0001837, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0001837 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, RAMACHANDRANAGAR branch, in SADAR, TRIPURA. 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.