IFSC Code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, Chennai-Anna Nagar Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is TMBL0000161. 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 CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC TMBL0000161 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.

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 – CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR is TMBL0000161. The first four letters TMBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000161 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

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 Chennai-Anna Nagar branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code TMBL0000161 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at AC-16, II AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR WEST, CHENNAI-600040 TAMILNADU. It serves the Chennai 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 TMBL0000161 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000161.

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 TMBL0000161, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000161

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 TMBL0000161 across all three.

How to use IFSC TMBL0000161 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR 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 TMBL0000161.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and the branch as CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR.
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 TMBL0000161

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 – CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TMBL0000161 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR (IFSC TMBL0000161)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000161 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC TMBL0000161 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR, 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 Chennai-Anna Nagar 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 TMBL0000161

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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR is still mapped to IFSC TMBL0000161. 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 TMBL0000161 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Chennai-Anna Nagar branch is mapped to IFSC TMBL0000161 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, 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 TMBL0000161.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Chennai-Anna Nagar 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 TMBL0000161

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC TMBL0000161 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chennai-Anna Nagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC TMBL0000161

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR 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 TMBL0000161 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC TMBL0000161

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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR, 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: TMBL0000161.
• 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 Chennai-Anna Nagar branch sits at AC-16, II AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR WEST, CHENNAI-600040 TAMILNADU. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-26202975 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 TMBL0000161 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000161 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR, 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 Chennai-Anna Nagar 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 TMBL0000161 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TMBL0000161 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHENNAI-ANNA NAGAR branch, in 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.