If you are searching for the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IOBA0002605. 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 SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IOBA0002605 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.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For Indian Overseas Bank's SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch, the IFSC IOBA0002605 breaks down as follows: IOBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002605 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Indian Overseas Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem |
| IFSC Code | IOBA0002605 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | D NO 31 42 1 KURMANNAPALEM MAIN ROAD DUVVADDA ROAD VISAKAPATNAM 500046 |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| District | Vishakhapatnam |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Phone | 28584896 |
About Indian Overseas Bank
Indian Overseas Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch in Visakhapatnam. 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, IOBA0002605.
About this branch
The branch is located at D NO 31 42 1 KURMANNAPALEM MAIN ROAD DUVVADDA ROAD VISAKAPATNAM 500046. It serves the Visakhapatnam 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 IOBA0002605 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch came to be assigned the code IOBA0002605.
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 IOBA0002605, money simply cannot be routed to the SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0002605
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 IOBA0002605 across all three.
How to use IFSC IOBA0002605 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Indian Overseas Bank's SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IOBA0002605.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Indian Overseas Bank and the branch as SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM.
- 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 SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Indian Overseas Bank's SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IOBA0002605 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Indian Overseas Bank – SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM, use IMPS. With IFSC IOBA0002605 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC IOBA0002605 for Indian Overseas Bank – SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – IOBA0002605 | Yes – IOBA0002605 | Yes – IOBA0002605 |
For most retail customers crediting the SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem 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 IOBA0002605
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 – SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0002605. 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 IOBA0002605 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch
Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM, the IFSC IOBA0002605 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 SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem 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 IOBA0002605
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 IOBA0002605 and the account number together uniquely identify the SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC IOBA0002605
Indian Overseas Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM 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 IOBA0002605 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 – SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM:
- The IFSC is exactly IOBA0002605 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 SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM 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 SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch sits at D NO 31 42 1 KURMANNAPALEM MAIN ROAD DUVVADDA ROAD VISAKAPATNAM 500046. If you are travelling from outside Visakhapatnam, 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 IOBA0002605 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC IOBA0002605 for Indian Overseas Bank – SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM, 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 SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem 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 IOBA0002605 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Indian Overseas BankSME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem Branch
D NO 31 42 1 KURMANNAPALEM MAIN ROAD DUVVADDA ROAD VISAKAPATNAM 500046
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 44-28584896
IFSC: IOBA0002605
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC IOBA0002605 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC IOBA0002605 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using IOBA0002605 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Indian Overseas Bank – SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC IOBA0002605 the same for all accounts at SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch?
Yes. The IFSC IOBA0002605 is shared by every account held at Indian Overseas Bank's SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch but serve different purposes.
Where is Indian Overseas Bank SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch located?
Indian Overseas Bank's SME Visakapatnam Kurmannapalem branch is located at D NO 31 42 1 KURMANNAPALEM MAIN ROAD DUVVADDA ROAD VISAKAPATNAM 500046, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Can I use IFSC IOBA0002605 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC IOBA0002605 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: IOBA0002605 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, SME VISAKAPATNAM KURMANNAPALEM branch, in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.


