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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PARTHIBANUR branch in RAMANATHAPURAM. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000542 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 PARTHIBANUR 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 – PARTHIBANUR is TMBL0000542. The first four letters TMBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000542 map to this branch in RAMANATHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU.

About the bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Parthibanur branch in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code TMBL0000542 for all electronic settlement.

About the Parthibanur branch

The Parthibanur branch of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited is situated at GF,SF 561 5 AND 561 23A,KAMUTHI KSHATHRIYA NADAR URAVINMURAI TRUST SHOPPING COMPLEX 623 608. 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 TMBL0000542 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 PARTHIBANUR branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000542.

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 TMBL0000542, money simply cannot be routed to the PARTHIBANUR branch electronically.

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 TMBL0000542 and the account number together uniquely identify the Parthibanur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000542

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 TMBL0000542 across all three.

How to use IFSC TMBL0000542 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's PARTHIBANUR 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 TMBL0000542.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited and the branch as PARTHIBANUR.
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 PARTHIBANUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's PARTHIBANUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000542 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited PARTHIBANUR (IFSC TMBL0000542)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000542 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PARTHIBANUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Parthibanur

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 TMBL0000542:

• 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 PARTHIBANUR is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000542.

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 PARTHIBANUR branch, the IFSC TMBL0000542 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 Parthibanur branch is mapped to IFSC TMBL0000542 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 TMBL0000542.

Banking services available

The Parthibanur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4564-8925847035.

• 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 TMBL0000542

Online banking and IFSC TMBL0000542

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PARTHIBANUR 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 TMBL0000542 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 Parthibanur branch sits at GF,SF 561 5 AND 561 23A,KAMUTHI KSHATHRIYA NADAR URAVINMURAI TRUST SHOPPING COMPLEX 623 608. If you are travelling from outside Ramanathapuram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4564-8925847035 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 TMBL0000542 and your account number.

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 – PARTHIBANUR:

• The IFSC is exactly TMBL0000542 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 PARTHIBANUR 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Parthibanur 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 TMBL0000542 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000542 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – PARTHIBANUR, 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: TMBL0000542 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, PARTHIBANUR branch, in RAMANATHAPURAM, 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.