Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to KEB Hana Bank's CHENNAI BRANCH branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code KOEX0000003 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.
The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.
The IFSC for KEB Hana Bank – CHENNAI BRANCH is KOEX0000003. The first four letters KOEX are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000003 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.
About KEB Hana Bank
KEB Hana Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chennai Branch 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, KOEX0000003.
About the Chennai Branch branch
The Chennai Branch branch of KEB Hana Bank is situated at NO.29, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, 4TH FLOOR, BANNARI AMMAN TOWERS, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-600004. 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 KOEX0000003 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | KEB Hana Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Chennai Branch |
| IFSC Code | KOEX0000003 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NO.29, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, 4TH FLOOR, BANNARI AMMAN TOWERS, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-600004 |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Phone | 49056326 |
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 KEB Hana Bank's CHENNAI BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code KOEX0000003.
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 KOEX0000003, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENNAI BRANCH branch electronically.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Chennai Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KOEX0000003 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC KOEX0000003
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 KOEX0000003 across all three.
NEFT to KEB Hana Bank, CHENNAI BRANCH using IFSC KOEX0000003
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC KOEX0000003, and confirm that the system picks up KEB Hana Bank – CHENNAI BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC KOEX0000003
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 KEB Hana Bank – CHENNAI BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KOEX0000003 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to KEB Hana Bank – CHENNAI BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC KOEX0000003 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 KOEX0000003 for KEB Hana Bank – CHENNAI BRANCH, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – KOEX0000003 | Yes – KOEX0000003 | Yes – KOEX0000003 |
For most retail customers crediting the Chennai Branch 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 KEB Hana Bank's CHENNAI BRANCH branch, the IFSC KOEX0000003 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.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Chennai Branch branch is mapped to IFSC KOEX0000003 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of KEB Hana 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 KOEX0000003.
Banking services available
The Chennai Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-49056326.
- 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 KOEX0000003
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chennai Branch 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 KOEX0000003 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 Chennai Branch branch
The branch is located at NO.29, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, 4TH FLOOR, BANNARI AMMAN TOWERS, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-600004, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “KEB Hana Bank Chennai Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KOEX0000003 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-49056326 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 KOEX0000003 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KOEX0000003
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 KEB Hana Bank – CHENNAI BRANCH, 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:
KOEX0000003. - 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Chennai Branch 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 KOEX0000003 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC KOEX0000003 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 KOEX0000003 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 44-49056326.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
KEB Hana BankChennai Branch Branch
NO.29, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, 4TH FLOOR, BANNARI AMMAN TOWERS, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-600004
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 44-49056326
IFSC: KOEX0000003
Frequently asked questions
Where is KEB Hana Bank Chennai Branch branch located?
KEB Hana Bank's Chennai Branch branch is located at NO.29, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, 4TH FLOOR, BANNARI AMMAN TOWERS, MYLAPORE, CHENNAI-600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Is IFSC KOEX0000003 the same for all accounts at Chennai Branch branch?
Yes. The IFSC KOEX0000003 is shared by every account held at KEB Hana Bank's Chennai Branch branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add KEB Hana Bank Chennai Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC KOEX0000003, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC KOEX0000003 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC KOEX0000003 to send funds instantly.
Does KEB Hana Bank Chennai Branch branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 44-49056326 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of KEB Hana Bank Chennai Branch branch?
The IFSC code of KEB Hana Bank, Chennai Branch branch is KOEX0000003. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Chennai Branch branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code KOEX0000003 belongs to KEB Hana Bank's CHENNAI BRANCH branch, located at NO.29, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN SALAI, 4TH FLOOR, BANNARI AMMAN TOWERS, MYLAPORE,… 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.
