IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Msme Sbl Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for CSB Bank Limited, MSME SBL branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC CSBK0001014 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 CSB Bank Limited at the MSME SBL 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For CSB Bank Limited's MSME SBL branch, the IFSC CSBK0001014 breaks down as follows: CSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001014 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

CSB Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Msme Sbl branch — IFSC CSBK0001014 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Msme Sbl branch overview

Located at DOOR NO 33,DR C N DEVANAYAGAM COMPLEX,GROUND FLOOR,VENKATANARAYANA ROAD,T NAGAR,CHENNAI,TAMILNADU PIN 600017, the Msme Sbl branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CSBK0001014 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 MSME SBL of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0001014 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 CSBK0001014 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 CSBK0001014

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 CSBK0001014 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0001014 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's MSME SBL 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 CSBK0001014.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as MSME SBL.
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 MSME SBL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's MSME SBL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0001014 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited MSME SBL (IFSC CSBK0001014)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0001014 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MSME SBL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0001014 for CSB Bank Limited – MSME SBL, 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 Msme Sbl 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at CSB Bank Limited's MSME SBL branch, the IFSC CSBK0001014 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Msme Sbl branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0001014 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of CSB Bank Limited, 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 CSBK0001014.

Banking services available

The Msme Sbl branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-24345561.

• 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 CSBK0001014

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by CSB Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CSBK0001014 and the account number together uniquely identify the Msme Sbl branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Msme Sbl 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 CSBK0001014 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 CSB Bank Limited – MSME SBL:

• The IFSC is exactly CSBK0001014 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills CSB Bank Limited as the bank name and MSME SBL 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.

Reaching the branch

The Msme Sbl branch sits at DOOR NO 33,DR C N DEVANAYAGAM COMPLEX,GROUND FLOOR,VENKATANARAYANA ROAD,T NAGAR,CHENNAI,TAMILNADU PIN 600017. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-24345561 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 CSBK0001014 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CSBK0001014 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm CSBK0001014 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-24345561.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Msme Sbl branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0001014, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CSBK0001014 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, MSME SBL 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.