IFSC Code of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited 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, THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED branch in VELLORE. The 11-digit IFSC TNSC0011600 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 THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED 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, TNSC0011600 is the IFSC of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED branch. The format is fixed: TNSC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 011600 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch — IFSC TNSC0011600 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch overview

Located at NO.3,OFFICERS LINE,VELLORE 632 001, the The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC TNSC0011600 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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank's THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED branch came to be assigned the code TNSC0011600.

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 TNSC0011600, money simply cannot be routed to the THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC TNSC0011600

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 TNSC0011600 across all three.

How to use IFSC TNSC0011600 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 VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED 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 TNSC0011600.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank and the branch as THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC TNSC0011600

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 VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TNSC0011600 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED, use IMPS. With IFSC TNSC0011600 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited

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 TNSC0011600:

• 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 VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED is still linked to IFSC TNSC0011600.

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 TNSC0011600

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 VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED is still mapped to IFSC TNSC0011600. 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 TNSC0011600 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch is mapped to IFSC TNSC0011600 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 TNSC0011600.

Products and services

Customers walking into the The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited 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 TNSC0011600

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC TNSC0011600 and the account number together uniquely identify the The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC TNSC0011600

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 THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED 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 TNSC0011600 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC TNSC0011600

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 The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED, 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: TNSC0011600.
• 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 The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch

The branch is located at NO.3,OFFICERS LINE,VELLORE 632 001, which puts it inside Vellore, the broader Vellore 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 The Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TNSC0011600 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 416-2220522 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 TNSC0011600 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC TNSC0011600 for The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank – THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED, 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 Vellore District Central Cooperative Bank Limited 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 TNSC0011600 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TNSC0011600 is the IFSC code of The Tamil Nadu State Apex Cooperative Bank, THE VELLORE DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LIMITED branch, in VELLORE, 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.