IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Kuttapuzha Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Indian Overseas Bank, KUTTAPUZHA branch in THIRUVALLA. The 11-digit IFSC IOBA0001421 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 KUTTAPUZHA 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 – KUTTAPUZHA is IOBA0001421. The first four letters IOBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001421 map to this branch in THIRUVALLA, KERALA.

Bank profile

Indian Overseas Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kuttapuzha branch — IFSC IOBA0001421 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Thiruvalla, Kerala.

About this branch

The branch is located at PALLIPARAMPIL BUILDINGS COLLEGE ROAD KUTTAPUZHA TIRUVALLA PIN 689111. It serves the Thiruvalla region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Indian Overseas Bank. The IFSC IOBA0001421 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 KUTTAPUZHA branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0001421.

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 IOBA0001421, money simply cannot be routed to the KUTTAPUZHA branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kuttapuzha branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IOBA0001421 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0001421

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 IOBA0001421 across all three.

How to use IFSC IOBA0001421 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's KUTTAPUZHA 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 IOBA0001421.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as KUTTAPUZHA.
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 KUTTAPUZHA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's KUTTAPUZHA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0001421 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank KUTTAPUZHA (IFSC IOBA0001421)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0001421 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUTTAPUZHA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kuttapuzha

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 IOBA0001421:

• 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 KUTTAPUZHA is still linked to IFSC IOBA0001421.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC IOBA0001421

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 – KUTTAPUZHA is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0001421. 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 IOBA0001421 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kuttapuzha branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0001421 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 IOBA0001421.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kuttapuzha 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 IOBA0001421

Online banking and IFSC IOBA0001421

Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KUTTAPUZHA 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 IOBA0001421 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kuttapuzha branch sits at PALLIPARAMPIL BUILDINGS COLLEGE ROAD KUTTAPUZHA TIRUVALLA PIN 689111. If you are travelling from outside Thiruvalla, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2700637 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 IOBA0001421 and your account number.

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 – KUTTAPUZHA:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0001421 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 KUTTAPUZHA 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kuttapuzha 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 IOBA0001421 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0001421 for Indian Overseas Bank – KUTTAPUZHA, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IOBA0001421 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank's KUTTAPUZHA branch, located at PALLIPARAMPIL BUILDINGS COLLEGE ROAD KUTTAPUZHA TIRUVALLA PIN 689111 in THIRUVALLA, KERALA. 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.