IFSC Code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, Madurai Palanganatham Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, MADURAI PALANGANATHAM branch, located in MADURAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is TMBL0000508. 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 TMBL0000508 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – MADURAI PALANGANATHAM — 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, TMBL0000508 is the IFSC of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's MADURAI PALANGANATHAM branch. The format is fixed: TMBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000508 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Madurai Palanganatham branch — IFSC TMBL0000508 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Madurai Palanganatham branch

The Madurai Palanganatham branch of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is situated at 61B, TPK ROAD, NEAR KUMARAGAM, PALANGANATHAM, MADURAI 625 003. 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 TMBL0000508 is used.

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 MADURAI PALANGANATHAM of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code TMBL0000508 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 TMBL0000508 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Madurai Palanganatham branch

Once you have an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – MADURAI PALANGANATHAM, the IFSC TMBL0000508 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.

Banking services available

The Madurai Palanganatham branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9688620888.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC TMBL0000508

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000508

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 TMBL0000508 across all three.

NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, MADURAI PALANGANATHAM using IFSC TMBL0000508

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 TMBL0000508, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – MADURAI PALANGANATHAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC TMBL0000508

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 – MADURAI PALANGANATHAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TMBL0000508 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited MADURAI PALANGANATHAM (IFSC TMBL0000508)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000508 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MADURAI PALANGANATHAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Madurai Palanganatham

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 TMBL0000508:

• 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 MADURAI PALANGANATHAM is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000508.

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 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's MADURAI PALANGANATHAM branch, the IFSC TMBL0000508 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.

Online banking and IFSC TMBL0000508

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MADURAI PALANGANATHAM 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 TMBL0000508 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Madurai Palanganatham branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TMBL0000508 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC TMBL0000508

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 – MADURAI PALANGANATHAM, 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: TMBL0000508.
• 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.

How to reach the Madurai Palanganatham branch

The branch is located at 61B, TPK ROAD, NEAR KUMARAGAM, PALANGANATHAM, MADURAI 625 003, which puts it inside Madurai, the broader Madurai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Madurai Palanganatham branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TMBL0000508 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9688620888 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 TMBL0000508 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000508 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – MADURAI PALANGANATHAM, 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 Madurai Palanganatham 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 TMBL0000508 continue to work without interruption.

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Summary

The IFSC code TMBL0000508 belongs to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's MADURAI PALANGANATHAM branch, located at 61B, TPK ROAD, NEAR KUMARAGAM, PALANGANATHAM, MADURAI 625 003 in MADURAI, 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.