IFSC Code of Karur Vysya Bank, Chennai-Tiruvottiyur Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karur Vysya Bank, CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC KVBL0001912 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 Karur Vysya Bank at the CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR 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.

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 CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, the IFSC KVBL0001912 breaks down as follows: KVBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001912 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Karur Vysya Bank

Karur Vysya Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch in Chennai. 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, KVBL0001912.

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 189, 190, 191, T H ROAD, THERADY, TIRUVOTTIYUR, CHENNAI. It serves the Chennai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Karur Vysya Bank. The IFSC KVBL0001912 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Karur Vysya 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 CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR of Karur Vysya Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KVBL0001912 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 KVBL0001912 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0001912

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 KVBL0001912 across all three.

How to use IFSC KVBL0001912 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karur Vysya Bank's CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR 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 KVBL0001912.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karur Vysya Bank and the branch as CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR.
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 CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0001912 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karur Vysya Bank CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR (IFSC KVBL0001912)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KVBL0001912 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chennai-Tiruvottiyur

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 KVBL0001912:

• 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 CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR is still linked to IFSC KVBL0001912.

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 Karur Vysya Bank's CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, the IFSC KVBL0001912 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 Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch

Once you have an account at Karur Vysya Bank – CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR, the IFSC KVBL0001912 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 Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-6143.

• 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 KVBL0001912

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 KVBL0001912 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KVBL0001912

Karur Vysya Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR 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 KVBL0001912 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KVBL0001912

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Karur Vysya Bank – CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: KVBL0001912.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

How to reach the Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch

The branch is located at NO 189, 190, 191, T H ROAD, THERADY, TIRUVOTTIYUR, CHENNAI, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karur Vysya Bank Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KVBL0001912 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-6143 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 KVBL0001912 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KVBL0001912 for Karur Vysya Bank – CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR, 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 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 Chennai-Tiruvottiyur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KVBL0001912, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KVBL0001912 is the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, CHENNAI-TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, in CHENNAI, 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.