IFSC Code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, Chennai Kolathur Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000552 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 CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, the IFSC TMBL0000552 breaks down as follows: TMBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000552 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chennai Kolathur branch in Chennai. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, TMBL0000552.

Chennai Kolathur branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR,PLOT NO.1, D.NO.8 1, THILLAI NAGAR 1ST MAIN ROAD, KOLATHUR, CHENNAI 600099, the Chennai Kolathur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC TMBL0000552 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 CHENNAI KOLATHUR of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code TMBL0000552 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 TMBL0000552 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 TMBL0000552

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 TMBL0000552 across all three.

NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHENNAI KOLATHUR using IFSC TMBL0000552

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 TMBL0000552, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI KOLATHUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHENNAI KOLATHUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000552 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited CHENNAI KOLATHUR (IFSC TMBL0000552)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000552 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC TMBL0000552 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI KOLATHUR, 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 Kolathur 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 CHENNAI KOLATHUR branch, the IFSC TMBL0000552 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 Chennai Kolathur branch

Once you have an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI KOLATHUR, the IFSC TMBL0000552 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 Chennai Kolathur 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 TMBL0000552

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chennai Kolathur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TMBL0000552 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 Chennai Kolathur 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 TMBL0000552 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 – CHENNAI KOLATHUR:

• The IFSC is exactly TMBL0000552 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 CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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 Chennai Kolathur branch sits at GROUND FLOOR,PLOT NO.1, D.NO.8 1, THILLAI NAGAR 1ST MAIN ROAD, KOLATHUR, CHENNAI 600099. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-8925835919 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 TMBL0000552 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000552 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – CHENNAI KOLATHUR, 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 Chennai Kolathur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000552, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TMBL0000552 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, CHENNAI KOLATHUR 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.