IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Marthandam Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of South Indian Bank, MARTHANDAM branch in KANYAKUMARI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SIBL0000480. 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 MARTHANDAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SIBL0000480 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, SIBL0000480 is the IFSC of South Indian Bank's MARTHANDAM branch. The format is fixed: SIBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000480 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

South Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Marthandam branch — IFSC SIBL0000480 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

About the Marthandam branch

The Marthandam branch of South Indian Bank is situated at OPP. GOVT. GIRLS HSS, VETTUVENNI ,VII/32, MAIN ROAD (NH-47) PINCODE 629165 ,MARTHANDAM, VILAVANCODE,TAMIL NADU, KANYAKUMARI. 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 SIBL0000480 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 South Indian Bank's MARTHANDAM branch came to be assigned the code SIBL0000480.

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 SIBL0000480, money simply cannot be routed to the MARTHANDAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000480

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 SIBL0000480 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, MARTHANDAM using IFSC SIBL0000480

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 SIBL0000480, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – MARTHANDAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MARTHANDAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's MARTHANDAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000480 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to South Indian Bank MARTHANDAM (IFSC SIBL0000480)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000480 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MARTHANDAM branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC SIBL0000480 for South Indian Bank – MARTHANDAM, 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 Marthandam 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 SIBL0000480

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 South Indian Bank – MARTHANDAM is still mapped to IFSC SIBL0000480. 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 SIBL0000480 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Marthandam branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000480 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of South Indian 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 SIBL0000480.

Banking services available

The Marthandam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4651-205424.

• 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 SIBL0000480

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by South Indian Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SIBL0000480 and the account number together uniquely identify the Marthandam 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 Marthandam 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 SIBL0000480 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SIBL0000480

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 South Indian Bank – MARTHANDAM, 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: SIBL0000480.
• 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 Marthandam branch sits at OPP. GOVT. GIRLS HSS, VETTUVENNI ,VII/32, MAIN ROAD (NH-47) PINCODE 629165 ,MARTHANDAM, VILAVANCODE,TAMIL NADU, KANYAKUMARI. If you are travelling from outside Kanyakumari, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4651-205424 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 SIBL0000480 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000480 for South Indian Bank – MARTHANDAM, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Working hours

Branch counters at Marthandam 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 SIBL0000480 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SIBL0000480 is the IFSC code of South Indian Bank, MARTHANDAM branch, in KANYAKUMARI, 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.