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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karur Vysya Bank, MUSIRI branch in TIRUCHIRAPALLI. The 11-digit IFSC KVBL0001166 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 MUSIRI 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, KVBL0001166 is the IFSC of Karur Vysya Bank's MUSIRI branch. The format is fixed: KVBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001166 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Karur Vysya Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Musiri branch — IFSC KVBL0001166 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Musiri branch

The Musiri branch of Karur Vysya Bank is situated at NO.29 NEAR ALVA HOSPITAL THURAIYUR ROAD MUSIRI. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code KVBL0001166 is used.

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 MUSIRI branch came to be assigned the code KVBL0001166.

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 KVBL0001166, money simply cannot be routed to the MUSIRI branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Musiri branch is mapped to IFSC KVBL0001166 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 KVBL0001166.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Musiri 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 KVBL0001166

How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0001166

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 KVBL0001166 across all three.

How to use IFSC KVBL0001166 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karur Vysya Bank's MUSIRI 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 KVBL0001166.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karur Vysya Bank and the branch as MUSIRI.
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 MUSIRI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's MUSIRI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0001166 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karur Vysya Bank MUSIRI (IFSC KVBL0001166)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KVBL0001166 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MUSIRI branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC KVBL0001166 for Karur Vysya Bank – MUSIRI, 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 Musiri 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 KVBL0001166

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 – MUSIRI is still mapped to IFSC KVBL0001166. 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 KVBL0001166 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC KVBL0001166

Karur Vysya Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MUSIRI 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 KVBL0001166 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 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 KVBL0001166 and the account number together uniquely identify the Musiri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KVBL0001166

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 – MUSIRI, 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: KVBL0001166.
• 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 Musiri branch

The branch is located at NO.29 NEAR ALVA HOSPITAL THURAIYUR ROAD MUSIRI, which puts it inside Tiruchirapalli, the broader Tiruchirapalli district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karur Vysya Bank Musiri branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KVBL0001166 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 KVBL0001166 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KVBL0001166 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 KVBL0001166 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 Musiri 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 KVBL0001166 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KVBL0001166 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank's MUSIRI branch, located at NO.29 NEAR ALVA HOSPITAL THURAIYUR ROAD MUSIRI in TIRUCHIRAPALLI, 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.