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BCEYBranch Code: 000001

Bank of Ceylon Head Office Branch IFSC Code: BCEY0000001

Branch Code: 000001 | CHENNAI, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Primary IFSC Code
BCEY0000001
Banking information from our maintained dataset. Last Verified: 23 Sept 2026

The official Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) for Bank of Ceylon, Head Office branch in CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu is BCEY0000001.

Branch Fact Sheet & Electronic Routing Details

Branch Name
HEAD OFFICE
MICR Code
Not Assigned / Non-MICR
City / District
CHENNAI (Chennai)
Postal Pincode
N/A
Full Branch Address

CHENNAI BRANCH, NO.1090, POONAMALLEE HIGH ROAD, CHENNAI 600 084

Contact & Customer Care
Operational Status & HolidaysStandard Working Schedule

Banks Open Per Published Schedule

Upcoming Bank Holiday in Tamil Nadu:Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartika Purnima on 2026-11-24 (21 days away).
Customer Support & Helplines24x7 Toll-Free

Bank of Ceylon Official Emergency Contacts

Contact customer support for transaction queries, failed NEFT/IMPS transfers, or netbanking assistance.

Local Financial Pulse: CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu

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How to Read IFSC Code: BCEY0000001

An Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) is a unique 11-character alphanumeric code assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to identify bank branches for electronic payment systems.

BCEYBank Identifier

First 4 alphabetic characters identify Bank of Ceylon.

0Control Character

5th character is always numeral '0', reserved for future use.

000001Branch Code

Last 6 alphanumeric characters identify the specific physical branch.

Payment Systems Supported by this IFSC Code

Payment SystemSettlement TimeMinimum AmountAvailabilityIdeal For
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)Half-hourly batches₹1 (No minimum) 24x7x365Routine bills, small & medium transactions
RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement)Real-time instant₹2,00,000 24x7x365High-value urgent financial transfers
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)Immediate₹1 (Max ₹5 Lakh) 24x7x365Instant mobile banking & emergency transfers
Both NEFT and RTGS operate 24x7 in India. Always double check the 11-digit IFSC code and recipient account number before submitting your transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Bank of Ceylon (BCEY0000001)

Which bank does IFSC Code BCEY0000001 belong to?

IFSC Code BCEY0000001 belongs to Bank of Ceylon for its HEAD OFFICE branch, located in CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu. The 4-letter prefix 'BCEY' represents Bank of Ceylon.

What is the IFSC Code for Bank of Ceylon HEAD OFFICE branch?

The IFSC Code for Bank of Ceylon HEAD OFFICE branch in CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu is BCEY0000001. It is used for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS funds transfer.

What is the address of Bank of Ceylon HEAD OFFICE branch?

The branch is located at: CHENNAI BRANCH, NO.1090, POONAMALLEE HIGH ROAD, CHENNAI 600 084, CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu.

How to decipher the IFSC code BCEY0000001?

The first 4 characters 'BCEY' represent Bank of Ceylon. The 5th character is '0' reserved for future use. The last 6 characters '000001' represent the specific HEAD OFFICE branch code.

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