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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, VALASARAVAKKAM branch in VALASARAVAKKAM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is TMBL0000205. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the VALASARAVAKKAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC TMBL0000205 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, TMBL0000205 is the IFSC of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's VALASARAVAKKAM branch. The format is fixed: TMBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000205 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

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 Valasaravakkam branch in Valasaravakkam, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code TMBL0000205 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at SREE PUSHPA COMPLEX, 91 KAMAKODI NAGAR, VALASARAVAKKAM, THIRUVALLUR DIST.CHENNAI-600087. It serves the Valasaravakkam region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited. The IFSC TMBL0000205 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 VALASARAVAKKAM of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code TMBL0000205 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 TMBL0000205 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000205

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 TMBL0000205 across all three.

NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, VALASARAVAKKAM using IFSC TMBL0000205

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 TMBL0000205, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – VALASARAVAKKAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VALASARAVAKKAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's VALASARAVAKKAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000205 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited VALASARAVAKKAM (IFSC TMBL0000205)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000205 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VALASARAVAKKAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Valasaravakkam

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 TMBL0000205:

• 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 VALASARAVAKKAM is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000205.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC TMBL0000205

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 – VALASARAVAKKAM is still mapped to IFSC TMBL0000205. 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 TMBL0000205 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Valasaravakkam branch is mapped to IFSC TMBL0000205 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 TMBL0000205.

Banking services available

The Valasaravakkam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-24864811.

• 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 TMBL0000205

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Valasaravakkam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TMBL0000205 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Valasaravakkam 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 TMBL0000205 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 TMBL0000205

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 – VALASARAVAKKAM, 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: TMBL0000205.
• 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 Valasaravakkam branch

The branch is located at SREE PUSHPA COMPLEX, 91 KAMAKODI NAGAR, VALASARAVAKKAM, THIRUVALLUR DIST.CHENNAI-600087, which puts it inside Valasaravakkam, the broader Tiruvallur 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 Valasaravakkam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TMBL0000205 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-24864811 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 TMBL0000205 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000205 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – VALASARAVAKKAM, 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 Valasaravakkam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000205, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TMBL0000205 is the IFSC code of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, VALASARAVAKKAM branch, in VALASARAVAKKAM, 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.