IFSC Code of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, Headoffice Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, HEADOFFICE branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC TNSC0000001 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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank at the HEADOFFICE 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.

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, TNSC0000001 is the IFSC of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's HEADOFFICE branch. The format is fixed: TNSC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000001 = branch identifier.

About The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank

The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Headoffice branch in Chennai. 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, TNSC0000001.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 233,N.S.C BOSE ROAD CHENNAI 600001. It serves the Chennai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank. The IFSC TNSC0000001 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's HEADOFFICE branch came to be assigned the code TNSC0000001.

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 TNSC0000001, money simply cannot be routed to the HEADOFFICE branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Headoffice branch is mapped to IFSC TNSC0000001 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, 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 TNSC0000001.

Banking services available

The Headoffice branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-25340973.

• 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 TNSC0000001

How to transfer money using IFSC TNSC0000001

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 TNSC0000001 across all three.

How to use IFSC TNSC0000001 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's HEADOFFICE 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 TNSC0000001.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank and the branch as HEADOFFICE.
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 HEADOFFICE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's HEADOFFICE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TNSC0000001 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – HEADOFFICE, use IMPS. With IFSC TNSC0000001 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC TNSC0000001 for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – HEADOFFICE, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Headoffice branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC TNSC0000001

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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – HEADOFFICE is still mapped to IFSC TNSC0000001. 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 TNSC0000001 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC TNSC0000001

The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HEADOFFICE 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 TNSC0000001 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Headoffice branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TNSC0000001 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – HEADOFFICE:

• The IFSC is exactly TNSC0000001 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank as the bank name and HEADOFFICE 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.

How to reach the Headoffice branch

The branch is located at 233,N.S.C BOSE ROAD CHENNAI 600001, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank Headoffice branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TNSC0000001 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-25340973 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 TNSC0000001 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TNSC0000001 for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – HEADOFFICE, 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 Headoffice branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TNSC0000001, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TNSC0000001 is the IFSC code of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, HEADOFFICE branch, in CHENNAI, 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.