This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, NAGERCOIL branch in NAGERCOIL. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000005 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 NAGERCOIL 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 NAGERCOIL branch, the IFSC TMBL0000005 breaks down as follows: TMBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000005 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Nagercoil |
| IFSC Code | TMBL0000005 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 229-A, CHARLES MILLER STREET, COLLEGE ROAD, NAGERCOIL-629001 TAMILNADU |
| City | Nagercoil |
| District | Kanniyakumari |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4652 |
| Phone | 225446 |
Bank profile
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Nagercoil branch — IFSC TMBL0000005 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu.
About the Nagercoil branch
The Nagercoil branch of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is situated at 229-A, CHARLES MILLER STREET, COLLEGE ROAD, NAGERCOIL-629001 TAMILNADU. 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 TMBL0000005 is used.
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 NAGERCOIL branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000005.
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 TMBL0000005, money simply cannot be routed to the NAGERCOIL branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000005
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 TMBL0000005 across all three.
How to use IFSC TMBL0000005 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's NAGERCOIL 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC TMBL0000005.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and the branch as NAGERCOIL.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to NAGERCOIL
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's NAGERCOIL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000005 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – NAGERCOIL, use IMPS. With IFSC TMBL0000005 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nagercoil
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 TMBL0000005:
- 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 NAGERCOIL is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000005.
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.
UPI payments and IFSC TMBL0000005
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 – NAGERCOIL is still mapped to IFSC TMBL0000005. 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 TMBL0000005 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Nagercoil branch is mapped to IFSC TMBL0000005 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 TMBL0000005.
Banking services available
The Nagercoil branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4652-225446.
- 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 TMBL0000005
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Nagercoil branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TMBL0000005 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Online banking and IFSC TMBL0000005
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NAGERCOIL 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 TMBL0000005 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 TMBL0000005
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 – NAGERCOIL, 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:
TMBL0000005. - 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 Nagercoil branch sits at 229-A, CHARLES MILLER STREET, COLLEGE ROAD, NAGERCOIL-629001 TAMILNADU. If you are travelling from outside Nagercoil, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4652-225446 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 TMBL0000005 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000005 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – NAGERCOIL, 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 Nagercoil branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000005, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank LimitedNagercoil Branch
229-A, CHARLES MILLER STREET, COLLEGE ROAD, NAGERCOIL-629001 TAMILNADU
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4652-225446
IFSC: TMBL0000005
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC TMBL0000005 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC TMBL0000005 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Nagercoil as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC TMBL0000005, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Nagercoil branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC TMBL0000005 the same for all accounts at Nagercoil branch?
Yes. The IFSC TMBL0000005 is shared by every account held at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's Nagercoil branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Nagercoil branch?
The IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, Nagercoil branch is TMBL0000005. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Nagercoil branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4652-225446 to confirm.
What is the phone number of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Nagercoil branch?
You can reach the branch at 4652-225446 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using TMBL0000005 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – Nagercoil reflect within 30 minutes.
Final notes
To recap: TMBL0000005 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, NAGERCOIL branch, in NAGERCOIL, 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.


