IFSC Code of RBL Bank Limited, Mandavelli, Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for RBL Bank Limited, MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI branch, located in MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is RATN0000396. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case RATN0000396 for RBL Bank Limited – MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 RBL Bank Limited's MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI branch, the IFSC RATN0000396 breaks down as follows: RATN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000396 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

RBL Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mandavelli, Chennai branch — IFSC RATN0000396 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mandavelli, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About the Mandavelli, Chennai branch

The Mandavelli, Chennai branch of RBL Bank Limited is situated at FIRST FLOOR, OLD NO. 47, NEW NO. 30, VENKATAKRISHNA IYER ROAD, RA PURAM, MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI - 600028. 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 RATN0000396 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every RBL 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 MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI of RBL Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code RATN0000396 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 RATN0000396 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by RBL Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC RATN0000396 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mandavelli, Chennai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC RATN0000396

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 RATN0000396 across all three.

NEFT to RBL Bank Limited, MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI using IFSC RATN0000396

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 RATN0000396, and confirm that the system picks up RBL Bank Limited – MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC RATN0000396

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 RBL Bank Limited – MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC RATN0000396 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to RBL Bank Limited MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI (IFSC RATN0000396)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC RATN0000396 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mandavelli, Chennai

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 RATN0000396:

• 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 MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI is still linked to IFSC RATN0000396.

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 RATN0000396

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 RBL Bank Limited – MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI is still mapped to IFSC RATN0000396. 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 RATN0000396 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Mandavelli, Chennai branch

Once you have an account at RBL Bank Limited – MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI, the IFSC RATN0000396 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The Mandavelli, Chennai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 RATN0000396

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mandavelli, Chennai 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 RATN0000396 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 Mandavelli, Chennai branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR, OLD NO. 47, NEW NO. 30, VENKATAKRISHNA IYER ROAD, RA PURAM, MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI - 600028, which puts it inside Mandavelli, 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 “RBL Bank Limited Mandavelli, Chennai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC RATN0000396 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 RATN0000396 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC RATN0000396

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 RBL Bank Limited – MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI, 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: RATN0000396.
• 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.

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 Mandavelli, Chennai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC RATN0000396, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC RATN0000396 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 RATN0000396 by:

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

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: RATN0000396 is the IFSC code of RBL Bank Limited, MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI branch, in MANDAVELLI, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.