This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, VEMBAR branch in VEMBAR. The 11-digit IFSC TMBL0000311 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 VEMBAR 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 VEMBAR branch, the IFSC TMBL0000311 breaks down as follows: TMBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000311 identifies this particular branch.
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 Vembar branch in Vembar, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code TMBL0000311 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at THEVANESAM ERUDHAYA AMMAL SHOPPING COMPLEX, GROUND FLOOR, D.NO.1/385, EAST COAST ROAD, VEMBAR, THOORHUKUDI DIST, TAMILNADU. It serves the Vembar 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 TMBL0000311 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Vembar |
| IFSC Code | TMBL0000311 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | THEVANESAM ERUDHAYA AMMAL SHOPPING COMPLEX, GROUND FLOOR, D.NO.1/385, EAST COAST ROAD, VEMBAR, THOORHUKUDI DIST, TAMILNADU |
| City | Vembar |
| District | Toothukudi |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4638 |
| Phone | 262322 |
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 VEMBAR branch came to be assigned the code TMBL0000311.
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 TMBL0000311, money simply cannot be routed to the VEMBAR 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 TMBL0000311 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vembar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC TMBL0000311
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 TMBL0000311 across all three.
NEFT to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited, VEMBAR using IFSC TMBL0000311
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 TMBL0000311, and confirm that the system picks up Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – VEMBAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to VEMBAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's VEMBAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TMBL0000311 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited VEMBAR (IFSC TMBL0000311)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TMBL0000311 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VEMBAR branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Vembar
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 TMBL0000311:
- 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 VEMBAR is still linked to IFSC TMBL0000311.
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 TMBL0000311
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 – VEMBAR is still mapped to IFSC TMBL0000311. 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 TMBL0000311 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Vembar branch
Once you have an account at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – VEMBAR, the IFSC TMBL0000311 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 Vembar 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 TMBL0000311
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Vembar 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 TMBL0000311 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.
Reaching the branch
The Vembar branch sits at THEVANESAM ERUDHAYA AMMAL SHOPPING COMPLEX, GROUND FLOOR, D.NO.1/385, EAST COAST ROAD, VEMBAR, THOORHUKUDI DIST, TAMILNADU. If you are travelling from outside Vembar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4638-262322 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 TMBL0000311 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 – VEMBAR:
- The IFSC is exactly TMBL0000311 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 VEMBAR 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.
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 Vembar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TMBL0000311, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC TMBL0000311 for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – VEMBAR, 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
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank LimitedVembar Branch
THEVANESAM ERUDHAYA AMMAL SHOPPING COMPLEX, GROUND FLOOR, D.NO.1/385, EAST COAST ROAD, VEMBAR, THOORHUKUDI DIST, TAMILNADU
Vembar, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4638-262322
IFSC: TMBL0000311
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC TMBL0000311 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC TMBL0000311 to send funds instantly.
What is the phone number of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Vembar branch?
You can reach the branch at 4638-262322 during regular banking hours.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Vembar branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using TMBL0000311 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited – Vembar reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Vembar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC TMBL0000311, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Where is Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Vembar branch located?
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's Vembar branch is located at THEVANESAM ERUDHAYA AMMAL SHOPPING COMPLEX, GROUND FLOOR, D.NO.1/385, EAST COAST ROAD, VEMBAR, THOORHUKUDI DIST, TAMILNADU, Vembar, Tamil Nadu.
Does Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited Vembar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4638-262322 to confirm.
Is IFSC TMBL0000311 the same for all accounts at Vembar branch?
Yes. The IFSC TMBL0000311 is shared by every account held at Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's Vembar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code TMBL0000311 belongs to Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited's VEMBAR branch, located at THEVANESAM ERUDHAYA AMMAL SHOPPING COMPLEX, GROUND FLOOR, D.NO.1/385, EAST… in VEMBAR, 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.


