IFSC Code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, Palayamkottai Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PALAYAMKOTTAI branch, located in PALAYAMKOTTAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is TMBL0000152. 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 TMBL0000152 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALAYAMKOTTAI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – PALAYAMKOTTAI is TMBL0000152. The first four letters TMBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000152 map to this branch in PALAYAMKOTTAI, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Palayamkottai branch — IFSC TMBL0000152 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu.

Palayamkottai branch overview

Located at WATER TANK ROAD, ST.JOHNS COLLEGE CAMPUS, PALAYAMKOTTAI-627002 TAMILNADU, the Palayamkottai branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC TMBL0000152 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 PALAYAMKOTTAI branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000152.

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 TMBL0000152, money simply cannot be routed to the PALAYAMKOTTAI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000152

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 TMBL0000152 across all three.

NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PALAYAMKOTTAI using IFSC TMBL0000152

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 TMBL0000152, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALAYAMKOTTAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC TMBL0000152

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 – PALAYAMKOTTAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TMBL0000152 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 – PALAYAMKOTTAI, use IMPS. With IFSC TMBL0000152 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 TMBL0000152 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALAYAMKOTTAI, 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 Palayamkottai 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 TMBL0000152

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 – PALAYAMKOTTAI is still mapped to IFSC TMBL0000152. 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 TMBL0000152 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Palayamkottai branch is mapped to IFSC TMBL0000152 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 TMBL0000152.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Palayamkottai 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 TMBL0000152

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 TMBL0000152 and the account number together uniquely identify the Palayamkottai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Palayamkottai 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 TMBL0000152 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC TMBL0000152

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 – PALAYAMKOTTAI, 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: TMBL0000152.
• 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 Palayamkottai branch

The branch is located at WATER TANK ROAD, ST.JOHNS COLLEGE CAMPUS, PALAYAMKOTTAI-627002 TAMILNADU, which puts it inside Palayamkottai, the broader Tirunelveli 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 Palayamkottai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TMBL0000152 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 462-2583066 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 TMBL0000152 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC TMBL0000152 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm TMBL0000152 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 462-2583066.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Palayamkottai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000152, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TMBL0000152 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PALAYAMKOTTAI branch, in PALAYAMKOTTAI, 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.