IFSC Code of Karur Vysya Bank, Tambaram Divisional Office Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karur Vysya Bank, TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC KVBL0001671 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 TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE 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.

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, KVBL0001671 is the IFSC of Karur Vysya Bank's TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch. The format is fixed: KVBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001671 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Karur Vysya Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Tambaram Divisional Office branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KVBL0001671 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Tambaram Divisional Office branch overview

Located at 27-A, VENKATESA CHOUDRY STREET FIRST FLOOR WEST TAMBARAM, the Tambaram Divisional Office branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KVBL0001671 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE of Karur Vysya Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KVBL0001671 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 KVBL0001671 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Tambaram Divisional Office branch is mapped to IFSC KVBL0001671 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Karur Vysya 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 KVBL0001671.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Tambaram Divisional Office 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 KVBL0001671

How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0001671

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 KVBL0001671 across all three.

How to use IFSC KVBL0001671 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karur Vysya Bank's TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE 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 KVBL0001671.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karur Vysya Bank and the branch as TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KVBL0001671

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 Karur Vysya Bank – TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KVBL0001671 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Karur Vysya Bank TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE (IFSC KVBL0001671)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KVBL0001671 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Tambaram Divisional Office

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 KVBL0001671:

• 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 TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE is still linked to IFSC KVBL0001671.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC KVBL0001671

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 Karur Vysya Bank – TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE is still mapped to IFSC KVBL0001671. 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 KVBL0001671 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Tambaram Divisional Office 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 KVBL0001671 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Tambaram Divisional Office branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KVBL0001671 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KVBL0001671

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 – TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 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: KVBL0001671.
• 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 Tambaram Divisional Office branch

The branch is located at 27-A, VENKATESA CHOUDRY STREET FIRST FLOOR WEST TAMBARAM, 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 Tambaram Divisional Office branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KVBL0001671 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 KVBL0001671 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KVBL0001671 for Karur Vysya Bank – TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 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 Tambaram Divisional Office branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KVBL0001671, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KVBL0001671 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank's TAMBARAM DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch, located at 27-A, VENKATESA CHOUDRY STREET FIRST FLOOR WEST TAMBARAM in CHENNAI, 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.