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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Indian Overseas Bank's KURUKKAPURAM branch in TIRUCHENGODU, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code IOBA0003176 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.

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 – KURUKKAPURAM is IOBA0003176. The first four letters IOBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 003176 map to this branch in TIRUCHENGODU, TAMIL NADU.

Bank profile

Indian Overseas Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kurukkapuram branch — IFSC IOBA0003176 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Tiruchengodu, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at 5 BY 159A,TIRUCHENGODU ROAD,ANDAGALUR GATE,RASIPURAM,NAMAKKAL. It serves the Tiruchengodu 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 IOBA0003176 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Indian Overseas Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including KURUKKAPURAM of Indian Overseas Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IOBA0003176 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC IOBA0003176 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 IOBA0003176 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kurukkapuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0003176

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 IOBA0003176 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, KURUKKAPURAM using IFSC IOBA0003176

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 IOBA0003176, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – KURUKKAPURAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IOBA0003176

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 – KURUKKAPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IOBA0003176 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank KURUKKAPURAM (IFSC IOBA0003176)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0003176 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KURUKKAPURAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kurukkapuram

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 IOBA0003176:

• 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 KURUKKAPURAM is still linked to IFSC IOBA0003176.

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 KURUKKAPURAM branch, the IFSC IOBA0003176 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.

Account types you can open at the Kurukkapuram branch

Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – KURUKKAPURAM, the IFSC IOBA0003176 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The Kurukkapuram 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 IOBA0003176

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kurukkapuram 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 IOBA0003176 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kurukkapuram branch sits at 5 BY 159A,TIRUCHENGODU ROAD,ANDAGALUR GATE,RASIPURAM,NAMAKKAL. If you are travelling from outside Tiruchengodu, 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 IOBA0003176 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 – KURUKKAPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0003176 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 KURUKKAPURAM 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.

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 Kurukkapuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IOBA0003176, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC IOBA0003176 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 IOBA0003176 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-28584896.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0003176 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, KURUKKAPURAM branch, in TIRUCHENGODU, 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.