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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's KATTUR branch in TRICHY, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code TMBL0000528 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 – KATTUR is TMBL0000528. The first four letters TMBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000528 map to this branch in TRICHY, TAMIL NADU.

About Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kattur branch in Trichy. 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, TMBL0000528.

Branch details at a glance

Kattur branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR, NO4, DEVI NAGAR, THANJANUR MAIN ROAD, KATTUR 620 019, THIRUVERUMBER TALUK, the Kattur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC TMBL0000528 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 KATTUR branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000528.

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 TMBL0000528, money simply cannot be routed to the KATTUR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Kattur branch

Once you have an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – KATTUR, the IFSC TMBL0000528 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 Kattur 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 TMBL0000528

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000528

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 TMBL0000528 across all three.

NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, KATTUR using IFSC TMBL0000528

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 TMBL0000528, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – KATTUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KATTUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's KATTUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000528 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited KATTUR (IFSC TMBL0000528)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000528 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KATTUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kattur

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 TMBL0000528:

• 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 KATTUR is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000528.

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 KATTUR branch, the IFSC TMBL0000528 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kattur 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 TMBL0000528 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 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 TMBL0000528 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kattur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – KATTUR:

• The IFSC is exactly TMBL0000528 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 KATTUR 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 Kattur branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, NO4, DEVI NAGAR, THANJANUR MAIN ROAD, KATTUR 620 019, THIRUVERUMBER TALUK. If you are travelling from outside Trichy, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 431-8925813569 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 TMBL0000528 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000528 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – KATTUR, 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 Kattur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000528, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code TMBL0000528 belongs to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's KATTUR branch, located at GROUND FLOOR, NO4, DEVI NAGAR, THANJANUR MAIN ROAD, KATTUR 620 019,… in TRICHY, 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.