IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CSBK0001017. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CSBK0001017 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 CSB Bank Limited – CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI is CSBK0001017. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001017 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0001017 for all electronic settlement.

About the Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch

The Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at 9TH FLOOR RANI SEETHAI HALL ANNASALAI CHENNAI 600006. 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 CSBK0001017 is used.

Why every CSB Bank Limited 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 CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0001017 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 CSBK0001017 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 CSBK0001017

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 CSBK0001017 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0001017 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI 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 CSBK0001017.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI.
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 CSBK0001017

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 CSB Bank Limited – CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CSBK0001017 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI (IFSC CSBK0001017)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0001017 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai

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 CSBK0001017:

• 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 CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI is still linked to IFSC CSBK0001017.

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 CSBK0001017

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 CSB Bank Limited – CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0001017. 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 CSBK0001017 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch

Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI, the IFSC CSBK0001017 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.

Banking services available

The Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 CSBK0001017

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CSBK0001017 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 Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai 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 CSBK0001017 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0001017

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 CSB Bank Limited – CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI, 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: CSBK0001017.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai branch sits at 9TH FLOOR RANI SEETHAI HALL ANNASALAI CHENNAI 600006. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 CSBK0001017 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0001017 for CSB Bank Limited – CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI, 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 Credit Administration Team Cat Chennai 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 CSBK0001017 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CSBK0001017 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, CREDIT ADMINISTRATION TEAM CAT CHENNAI 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.