IFSC Code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Tirunelvelli Branch Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH branch in TIRUNELVELI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KKBK0008793. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KKBK0008793 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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, KKBK0008793 is the IFSC of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: KKBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 008793 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Tirunelvelli Branch branch in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KKBK0008793 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at GR FLR DOOR 93A 123 NORTH BYE PASS RD NR APPLE TREE HOTEL VANNARPETAL TIRUNELVELLI 627003 TAMILNADU. It serves the Tirunelveli region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. The IFSC KKBK0008793 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited 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 TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KKBK0008793 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 KKBK0008793 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 KKBK0008793

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 KKBK0008793 across all three.

How to use IFSC KKBK0008793 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH 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 KKBK0008793.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and the branch as TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH.
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 TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KKBK0008793 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC KKBK0008793 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 KKBK0008793 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TIRUNELVELLI 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Tirunelvelli 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH branch, the IFSC KKBK0008793 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 Tirunelvelli Branch branch is mapped to IFSC KKBK0008793 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, 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 KKBK0008793.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Tirunelvelli Branch branch can access most of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited'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 KKBK0008793

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KKBK0008793 and the account number together uniquely identify the Tirunelvelli Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Tirunelvelli 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 KKBK0008793 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.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly KKBK0008793 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited as the bank name and TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Tirunelvelli Branch branch

The branch is located at GR FLR DOOR 93A 123 NORTH BYE PASS RD NR APPLE TREE HOTEL VANNARPETAL TIRUNELVELLI 627003 TAMILNADU, which puts it inside Tirunelveli, the broader Tirunelveli district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Tirunelvelli Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0008793 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1860-2662666 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 KKBK0008793 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KKBK0008793 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 KKBK0008793 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1860-2662666.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Tirunelvelli Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KKBK0008793, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KKBK0008793 belongs to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TIRUNELVELLI BRANCH branch, located at GR FLR DOOR 93A 123 NORTH BYE PASS RD NR APPLE TREE HOTEL VANNARPETAL… in TIRUNELVELI, 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.