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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PALLAVARAM branch in PALLAVARAM. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000210 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 PALLAVARAM 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.

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 – PALLAVARAM is TMBL0000210. The first four letters TMBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000210 map to this branch in PALLAVARAM, TAMIL NADU.

About Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pallavaram branch in Pallavaram. 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, TMBL0000210.

Branch details at a glance

About the Pallavaram branch

The Pallavaram branch of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is situated at DOOR NO. 54, RAJENDRA PRASAD SALAI, CANTONMENT, PALLAVARAM, CHENNAI - 600043. 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 TMBL0000210 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 PALLAVARAM branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000210.

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 TMBL0000210, money simply cannot be routed to the PALLAVARAM branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Pallavaram branch

Once you have an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALLAVARAM, the IFSC TMBL0000210 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 Pallavaram 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 TMBL0000210

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000210

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 TMBL0000210 across all three.

NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PALLAVARAM using IFSC TMBL0000210

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 TMBL0000210, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALLAVARAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC TMBL0000210

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 – PALLAVARAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TMBL0000210 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 – PALLAVARAM, use IMPS. With IFSC TMBL0000210 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 TMBL0000210 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALLAVARAM, 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 Pallavaram 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 TMBL0000210

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 – PALLAVARAM is still mapped to IFSC TMBL0000210. 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 TMBL0000210 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pallavaram 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 TMBL0000210 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Pallavaram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TMBL0000210 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – PALLAVARAM:

• The IFSC is exactly TMBL0000210 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 PALLAVARAM 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 Pallavaram branch sits at DOOR NO. 54, RAJENDRA PRASAD SALAI, CANTONMENT, PALLAVARAM, CHENNAI - 600043. If you are travelling from outside Pallavaram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-22640330 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 TMBL0000210 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000210 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PALLAVARAM, 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 Pallavaram 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 TMBL0000210 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code TMBL0000210 belongs to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's PALLAVARAM branch, located at DOOR NO. 54, RAJENDRA PRASAD SALAI, CANTONMENT, PALLAVARAM, CHENNAI - 600043 in PALLAVARAM, 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.