Below are the complete branch details for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. branch, located in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is TNSC0010500. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case TNSC0010500 for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. is TNSC0010500. The first four letters TNSC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010500 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. |
| IFSC Code | TNSC0010500 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 215,PRAKASAM SALAI,CHENNAI 600 108 |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Phone | 23458708 |
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 The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. 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, TNSC0010500.
About the The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch
The The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank is situated at 215,PRAKASAM SALAI,CHENNAI 600 108. 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 TNSC0010500 is used.
Why every The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank 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 THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code TNSC0010500 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 TNSC0010500 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 TNSC0010500
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 TNSC0010500 across all three.
How to use IFSC TNSC0010500 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 THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC TNSC0010500.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank and the branch as THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD..
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC TNSC0010500
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD., ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TNSC0010500 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. (IFSC TNSC0010500)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TNSC0010500 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd.
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 TNSC0010500:
- 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 THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. is still linked to IFSC TNSC0010500.
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 TNSC0010500
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 – THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. is still mapped to IFSC TNSC0010500. 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 TNSC0010500 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch is mapped to IFSC TNSC0010500 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 TNSC0010500.
Products and services
Customers walking into the The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch can access most of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank'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 TNSC0010500
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC TNSC0010500 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 The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. 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 TNSC0010500 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.
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 – THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD.:
- The IFSC is exactly TNSC0010500 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 THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. 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 The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch
The branch is located at 215,PRAKASAM SALAI,CHENNAI 600 108, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TNSC0010500 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-23458708 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 TNSC0010500 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC TNSC0010500 for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD., 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. 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 TNSC0010500 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative BankThe Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. Branch
215,PRAKASAM SALAI,CHENNAI 600 108
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 44-23458708
IFSC: TNSC0010500
Frequently asked questions
Does The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 44-23458708 to confirm.
Is IFSC TNSC0010500 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC TNSC0010500 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using TNSC0010500 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC TNSC0010500, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC TNSC0010500 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC TNSC0010500 to send funds instantly.
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 The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch?
You can reach the branch at 44-23458708 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch?
The IFSC code of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, The Chennai Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. branch is TNSC0010500. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code TNSC0010500 belongs to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's THE CHENNAI CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD. branch, located at 215,PRAKASAM SALAI,CHENNAI 600 108 in CHENNAI, 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.


