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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Karur Vysya Bank's MADURAIVILLAPURAM branch in MADURAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code KVBL0001800 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 MADURAIVILLAPURAM branch, the IFSC KVBL0001800 breaks down as follows: KVBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001800 identifies this particular branch.

About Karur Vysya Bank

Karur Vysya Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Maduraivillapuram branch in Madurai. 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, KVBL0001800.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 951 CD SRI GURU MAHAL ARUPPUKOTTAI MAIN ROAD GANAPATHY NAGARVILLAPURAM. It serves the Madurai 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 KVBL0001800 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 MADURAIVILLAPURAM of Karur Vysya Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KVBL0001800 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 KVBL0001800 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 Maduraivillapuram branch is mapped to IFSC KVBL0001800 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 KVBL0001800.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Maduraivillapuram 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 KVBL0001800

How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0001800

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 KVBL0001800 across all three.

How to use IFSC KVBL0001800 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karur Vysya Bank's MADURAIVILLAPURAM 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 KVBL0001800.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karur Vysya Bank and the branch as MADURAIVILLAPURAM.
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 MADURAIVILLAPURAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's MADURAIVILLAPURAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0001800 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 – MADURAIVILLAPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC KVBL0001800 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Maduraivillapuram

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 KVBL0001800:

• 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 MADURAIVILLAPURAM is still linked to IFSC KVBL0001800.

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 KVBL0001800

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 – MADURAIVILLAPURAM is still mapped to IFSC KVBL0001800. 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 KVBL0001800 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC KVBL0001800

Karur Vysya Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MADURAIVILLAPURAM 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 KVBL0001800 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Maduraivillapuram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KVBL0001800 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 KVBL0001800

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 – MADURAIVILLAPURAM, 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: KVBL0001800.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Maduraivillapuram branch sits at NO 951 CD SRI GURU MAHAL ARUPPUKOTTAI MAIN ROAD GANAPATHY NAGARVILLAPURAM. If you are travelling from outside Madurai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 22-22654261 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 KVBL0001800 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KVBL0001800 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm KVBL0001800 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 22-22654261.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Maduraivillapuram 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 KVBL0001800 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KVBL0001800 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank's MADURAIVILLAPURAM branch, located at NO 951 CD SRI GURU MAHAL ARUPPUKOTTAI MAIN ROAD GANAPATHY NAGARVILLAPURAM in MADURAI, 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.