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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, POONAMALLE branch in POONAMALLE. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000204 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 POONAMALLE 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 POONAMALLE branch, the IFSC TMBL0000204 breaks down as follows: TMBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000204 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Poonamalle branch — IFSC TMBL0000204 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Poonamalle, Tamil Nadu.

About the Poonamalle branch

The Poonamalle branch of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is situated at 792, TRUNK ROAD, THIRUVALLUR DIST., POONAMALLEE, CHENNAI-600056. 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 TMBL0000204 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 POONAMALLE of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code TMBL0000204 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 TMBL0000204 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 TMBL0000204 and the account number together uniquely identify the Poonamalle branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000204

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 TMBL0000204 across all three.

How to use IFSC TMBL0000204 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's POONAMALLE 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC TMBL0000204.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and the branch as POONAMALLE.
5. 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 POONAMALLE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's POONAMALLE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000204 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 – POONAMALLE, use IMPS. With IFSC TMBL0000204 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 Poonamalle

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 TMBL0000204:

• 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 POONAMALLE is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000204.

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 POONAMALLE branch, the IFSC TMBL0000204 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Poonamalle branch is mapped to IFSC TMBL0000204 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 TMBL0000204.

Banking services available

The Poonamalle branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-26490402.

• 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 TMBL0000204

Online banking and IFSC TMBL0000204

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the POONAMALLE 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 TMBL0000204 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.

Reaching the branch

The Poonamalle branch sits at 792, TRUNK ROAD, THIRUVALLUR DIST., POONAMALLEE, CHENNAI-600056. If you are travelling from outside Poonamalle, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-26490402 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 TMBL0000204 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC TMBL0000204

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 – POONAMALLE, 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: TMBL0000204.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Poonamalle 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 TMBL0000204 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000204 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – POONAMALLE, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TMBL0000204 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, POONAMALLE branch, in POONAMALLE, 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.