IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Melamaruthappapuram Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Indian Overseas Bank, MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM branch, located in SANKARANKOIL, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IOBA0002751. 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 IOBA0002751 for Indian Overseas Bank – MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, IOBA0002751 is the IFSC of Indian Overseas Bank's MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM branch. The format is fixed: IOBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002751 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About Indian Overseas Bank

Indian Overseas Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Melamaruthappapuram branch in Sankarankoil. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, IOBA0002751.

Melamaruthappapuram branch overview

Located at 1BY256 1,MAIN ROAD,MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM,VEERAKERALAMPUDUR T.K,TIRUNELVELI 627860, the Melamaruthappapuram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IOBA0002751 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 MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0002751.

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 IOBA0002751, money simply cannot be routed to the MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0002751

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 IOBA0002751 across all three.

How to use IFSC IOBA0002751 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM 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 IOBA0002751.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IOBA0002751

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Indian Overseas Bank – MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IOBA0002751 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM (IFSC IOBA0002751)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0002751 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC IOBA0002751 for Indian Overseas Bank – MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM, 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 Melamaruthappapuram 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 IOBA0002751

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 – MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0002751. 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 IOBA0002751 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Melamaruthappapuram branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0002751 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 IOBA0002751.

Banking services available

The Melamaruthappapuram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-28584896.

• 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 IOBA0002751

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 IOBA0002751 and the account number together uniquely identify the Melamaruthappapuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0002751

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM 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 IOBA0002751 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 – MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0002751 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 MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM 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 Melamaruthappapuram branch sits at 1BY256 1,MAIN ROAD,MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM,VEERAKERALAMPUDUR T.K,TIRUNELVELI 627860. If you are travelling from outside Sankarankoil, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-28584896 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 IOBA0002751 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0002751 for Indian Overseas Bank – MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM, 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 Melamaruthappapuram 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 IOBA0002751 continue to work without interruption.

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Summary

The IFSC code IOBA0002751 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank's MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM branch, located at 1BY256 1,MAIN ROAD,MELAMARUTHAPPAPURAM,VEERAKERALAMPUDUR T.K,TIRUNELVELI 627860 in SANKARANKOIL, 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.