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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, VANDRANTHANGAL branch in VANDRANTHANGAL, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IOBA0001169. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the VANDRANTHANGAL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IOBA0001169 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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, IOBA0001169 is the IFSC of Indian Overseas Bank's VANDRANTHANGAL branch. The format is fixed: IOBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001169 = branch identifier.

About Indian Overseas Bank

Indian Overseas Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vandranthangal branch in Vandranthangal. 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, IOBA0001169.

Branch details at a glance

Vandranthangal branch overview

Located at C 19D TEL QUARTERS,VANDRANTHANGAL CHRISTIANPET P.O.VANDRANTHANGAL PIN 632059, the Vandranthangal branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IOBA0001169 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 VANDRANTHANGAL branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0001169.

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 IOBA0001169, money simply cannot be routed to the VANDRANTHANGAL branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vandranthangal branch is mapped to IFSC IOBA0001169 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 IOBA0001169.

Banking services available

The Vandranthangal branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 2295282.

• 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 IOBA0001169

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0001169

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 IOBA0001169 across all three.

How to use IFSC IOBA0001169 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's VANDRANTHANGAL 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 IOBA0001169.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as VANDRANTHANGAL.
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 VANDRANTHANGAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's VANDRANTHANGAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0001169 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank VANDRANTHANGAL (IFSC IOBA0001169)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0001169 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VANDRANTHANGAL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IOBA0001169 for Indian Overseas Bank – VANDRANTHANGAL, 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 Vandranthangal 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.

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 VANDRANTHANGAL branch, the IFSC IOBA0001169 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Vandranthangal 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 IOBA0001169 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.

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 IOBA0001169 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vandranthangal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – VANDRANTHANGAL:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0001169 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 VANDRANTHANGAL 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 Vandranthangal branch sits at C 19D TEL QUARTERS,VANDRANTHANGAL CHRISTIANPET P.O.VANDRANTHANGAL PIN 632059. If you are travelling from outside Vandranthangal, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2295282 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 IOBA0001169 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0001169 for Indian Overseas Bank – VANDRANTHANGAL, 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 Vandranthangal 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 IOBA0001169 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IOBA0001169 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank's VANDRANTHANGAL branch, located at C 19D TEL QUARTERS,VANDRANTHANGAL CHRISTIANPET P.O.VANDRANTHANGAL PIN 632059 in VANDRANTHANGAL, 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.