IFSC Code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, Chebrolu Branch, Andhra Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHEBROLU branch in CHEBROLU. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000273 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited at the CHEBROLU location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU is TMBL0000273. The first four letters TMBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000273 map to this branch in CHEBROLU, ANDHRA PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chebrolu branch in Chebrolu, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code TMBL0000273 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at D.NO.6-30, BLOCK NO.6, MAIN ROAD, CHEBROLU- 522 212, GUNTUR DIST.. It serves the Chebrolu region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited. The IFSC TMBL0000273 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Tamilnad Mercantile 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 CHEBROLU of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code TMBL0000273 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 TMBL0000273 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 TMBL0000273

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 TMBL0000273 across all three.

How to use IFSC TMBL0000273 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's CHEBROLU 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 TMBL0000273.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and the branch as CHEBROLU.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC TMBL0000273

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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TMBL0000273 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU, use IMPS. With IFSC TMBL0000273 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 TMBL0000273 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU, 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 Chebrolu 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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's CHEBROLU branch, the IFSC TMBL0000273 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.

Account types you can open at the Chebrolu branch

Once you have an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU, the IFSC TMBL0000273 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Chebrolu branch can access most of Tamilnad Mercantile 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 TMBL0000273

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chebrolu branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TMBL0000273 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chebrolu 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 TMBL0000273 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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU:

• The IFSC is exactly TMBL0000273 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited as the bank name and CHEBROLU 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 Chebrolu branch

The branch is located at D.NO.6-30, BLOCK NO.6, MAIN ROAD, CHEBROLU- 522 212, GUNTUR DIST., which puts it inside Chebrolu, the broader West Godavari district, and the state of Andhra Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Chebrolu branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TMBL0000273 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8644-253150 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 TMBL0000273 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000273 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHEBROLU, 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.

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 Chebrolu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000273, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TMBL0000273 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHEBROLU branch, in CHEBROLU, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.