Below are the complete branch details for South Indian Bank, MARUDADU branch, located in MARUDADU, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SIBL0000169. 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 SIBL0000169 for South Indian Bank – MARUDADU — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, SIBL0000169 is the IFSC of South Indian Bank's MARUDADU branch. The format is fixed: SIBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000169 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | South Indian Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Marudadu |
| IFSC Code | SIBL0000169 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MARUDADU BRANCH, 2/121,BAZAR STREET,MARUDADU, TIRUVANNAMALAI , TAMIL NADU, PIN-604405 |
| City | Marudadu |
| District | Tiruvannamalai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4183 |
| Phone | 242025 |
About the bank
South Indian Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Marudadu branch in Marudadu, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SIBL0000169 for all electronic settlement.
About the Marudadu branch
The Marudadu branch of South Indian Bank is situated at MARUDADU BRANCH, 2/121,BAZAR STREET,MARUDADU, TIRUVANNAMALAI , TAMIL NADU, PIN-604405. 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 SIBL0000169 is used.
Why every South Indian Bank 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 MARUDADU of South Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SIBL0000169 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 SIBL0000169 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 SIBL0000169
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 SIBL0000169 across all three.
NEFT to South Indian Bank, MARUDADU using IFSC SIBL0000169
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 SIBL0000169, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – MARUDADU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to MARUDADU
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's MARUDADU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000169 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to South Indian Bank MARUDADU (IFSC SIBL0000169)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000169 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MARUDADU branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Marudadu
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 SIBL0000169:
- 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 MARUDADU is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000169.
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.
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 South Indian Bank's MARUDADU branch, the IFSC SIBL0000169 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 Marudadu branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000169 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 SIBL0000169.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Marudadu branch can access most of South Indian 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 SIBL0000169
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 SIBL0000169 and the account number together uniquely identify the Marudadu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC SIBL0000169
South Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MARUDADU 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 SIBL0000169 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.
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 South Indian Bank – MARUDADU:
- The IFSC is exactly SIBL0000169 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills South Indian Bank as the bank name and MARUDADU 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.
Reaching the branch
The Marudadu branch sits at MARUDADU BRANCH, 2/121,BAZAR STREET,MARUDADU, TIRUVANNAMALAI , TAMIL NADU, PIN-604405. If you are travelling from outside Marudadu, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4183-242025 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 SIBL0000169 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SIBL0000169 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 SIBL0000169 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 4183-242025.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Marudadu 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 SIBL0000169 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
South Indian BankMarudadu Branch
MARUDADU BRANCH, 2/121,BAZAR STREET,MARUDADU, TIRUVANNAMALAI , TAMIL NADU, PIN-604405
Marudadu, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4183-242025
IFSC: SIBL0000169
Frequently asked questions
Does South Indian Bank Marudadu branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4183-242025 to confirm.
Where is South Indian Bank Marudadu branch located?
South Indian Bank's Marudadu branch is located at MARUDADU BRANCH, 2/121,BAZAR STREET,MARUDADU, TIRUVANNAMALAI , TAMIL NADU, PIN-604405, Marudadu, Tamil Nadu.
What is the IFSC code of South Indian Bank Marudadu branch?
The IFSC code of South Indian Bank, Marudadu branch is SIBL0000169. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SIBL0000169 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to South Indian Bank – Marudadu reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC SIBL0000169 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SIBL0000169 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of South Indian Bank Marudadu branch?
You can reach the branch at 4183-242025 during regular banking hours.
How do I add South Indian Bank Marudadu as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SIBL0000169, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
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 Marudadu branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code SIBL0000169 belongs to South Indian Bank's MARUDADU branch, located at MARUDADU BRANCH, 2/121,BAZAR STREET,MARUDADU, TIRUVANNAMALAI , TAMIL NADU,… in MARUDADU, 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.
