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

Below are the complete branch details for South Indian Bank, MARAPPARAI branch, located in SALEM, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SIBL0000255. 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 SIBL0000255 for South Indian Bank – MARAPPARAI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 South Indian Bank – MARAPPARAI is SIBL0000255. The first four letters SIBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000255 map to this branch in SALEM, TAMIL NADU.

About the bank

South Indian Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Marapparai branch in Salem, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SIBL0000255 for all electronic settlement.

Marapparai branch overview

Located at MARAPPARAI BRANCH, 2/28, KVR BUILDINGS,MARAPPARAI,PO VIAPPAMALAI, TAMIL NADU, PIN-637410, the Marapparai branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SIBL0000255 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 MARAPPARAI of South Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SIBL0000255 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 SIBL0000255 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Marapparai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SIBL0000255 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 SIBL0000255

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 SIBL0000255 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, MARAPPARAI using IFSC SIBL0000255

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 SIBL0000255, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – MARAPPARAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MARAPPARAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's MARAPPARAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000255 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to South Indian Bank MARAPPARAI (IFSC SIBL0000255)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000255 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MARAPPARAI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Marapparai

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 SIBL0000255:

• 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 MARAPPARAI is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000255.

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 MARAPPARAI branch, the IFSC SIBL0000255 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 Marapparai branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000255 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 SIBL0000255.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Marapparai 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 SIBL0000255

Online banking and IFSC SIBL0000255

South Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MARAPPARAI 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 SIBL0000255 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.

How to reach the Marapparai branch

The branch is located at MARAPPARAI BRANCH, 2/28, KVR BUILDINGS,MARAPPARAI,PO VIAPPAMALAI, TAMIL NADU, PIN-637410, which puts it inside Salem, the broader Salem district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank Marapparai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000255 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 4288-233262 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 SIBL0000255 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SIBL0000255

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 – MARAPPARAI, 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: SIBL0000255.
• 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 Marapparai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000255, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000255 for South Indian Bank – MARAPPARAI, 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.

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Final notes

To recap: SIBL0000255 is the IFSC code of South Indian Bank, MARAPPARAI branch, in SALEM, 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.