IFSC Code of Karur Vysya Bank, Arakkonam Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, ARAKKONAM branch in ARAKKONAM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KVBL0001668. 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 ARAKKONAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KVBL0001668 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 Karur Vysya Bank's ARAKKONAM branch, the IFSC KVBL0001668 breaks down as follows: KVBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001668 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Karur Vysya Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Arakkonam branch — IFSC KVBL0001668 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu.

Arakkonam branch overview

Located at NO.208,5TH GANDHI ROAD SUVALPET, the Arakkonam branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KVBL0001668 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Karur Vysya Bank's ARAKKONAM branch came to be assigned the code KVBL0001668.

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 KVBL0001668, money simply cannot be routed to the ARAKKONAM branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Karur Vysya Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KVBL0001668 and the account number together uniquely identify the Arakkonam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0001668

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 KVBL0001668 across all three.

How to use IFSC KVBL0001668 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karur Vysya Bank's ARAKKONAM 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 KVBL0001668.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karur Vysya Bank and the branch as ARAKKONAM.
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 ARAKKONAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's ARAKKONAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0001668 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karur Vysya Bank – ARAKKONAM, use IMPS. With IFSC KVBL0001668 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 KVBL0001668 for Karur Vysya Bank – ARAKKONAM, 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 Arakkonam 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 Karur Vysya Bank's ARAKKONAM branch, the IFSC KVBL0001668 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 Arakkonam branch

Once you have an account at Karur Vysya Bank – ARAKKONAM, the IFSC KVBL0001668 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Arakkonam branch can access most of Karur Vysya 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 KVBL0001668

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Arakkonam 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 KVBL0001668 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.

How to reach the Arakkonam branch

The branch is located at NO.208,5TH GANDHI ROAD SUVALPET, which puts it inside Arakkonam, the broader Arakkonam district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karur Vysya Bank Arakkonam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KVBL0001668 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-22654261 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC KVBL0001668 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 Karur Vysya Bank – ARAKKONAM:

• The IFSC is exactly KVBL0001668 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Karur Vysya Bank as the bank name and ARAKKONAM 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 Arakkonam 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 KVBL0001668 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KVBL0001668 for Karur Vysya Bank – ARAKKONAM, 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

Final notes

To recap: KVBL0001668 is the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, ARAKKONAM branch, in ARAKKONAM, 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.