This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for CSB Bank Limited, SERVICE BR CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC CSBK0000232 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 SERVICE BR CHENNAI 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.
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 – SERVICE BR CHENNAI is CSBK0000232. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000232 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | CSB Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Service Br Chennai |
| IFSC Code | CSBK0000232 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 826,TARAPORE TOWERS,MOUNT ROAD,CHENNAI 600 002 |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9072601579 |
About the bank
CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Service Br Chennai branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0000232 for all electronic settlement.
About the Service Br Chennai branch
The Service Br Chennai branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at 826,TARAPORE TOWERS,MOUNT ROAD,CHENNAI 600 002. 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 CSBK0000232 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 SERVICE BR CHENNAI of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0000232 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 CSBK0000232 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 CSBK0000232
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 CSBK0000232 across all three.
NEFT to CSB Bank Limited, SERVICE BR CHENNAI using IFSC CSBK0000232
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC CSBK0000232, and confirm that the system picks up CSB Bank Limited – SERVICE BR CHENNAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SERVICE BR CHENNAI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's SERVICE BR CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000232 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to CSB Bank Limited – SERVICE BR CHENNAI, use IMPS. With IFSC CSBK0000232 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 Service Br 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 CSBK0000232:
- 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 SERVICE BR CHENNAI is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000232.
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 CSBK0000232
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 – SERVICE BR CHENNAI is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000232. 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 CSBK0000232 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Service Br Chennai branch
Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – SERVICE BR CHENNAI, the IFSC CSBK0000232 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Service Br Chennai branch can access most of CSB Bank Limited'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 CSBK0000232
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 CSBK0000232 and the account number together uniquely identify the Service Br Chennai 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 Service Br 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 CSBK0000232 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 – SERVICE BR CHENNAI:
- The IFSC is exactly CSBK0000232 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 SERVICE BR CHENNAI 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 Service Br Chennai branch sits at 826,TARAPORE TOWERS,MOUNT ROAD,CHENNAI 600 002. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9072601579 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 CSBK0000232 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CSBK0000232 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 CSBK0000232 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9072601579.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Service Br 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 CSBK0000232 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
CSB Bank LimitedService Br Chennai Branch
826,TARAPORE TOWERS,MOUNT ROAD,CHENNAI 600 002
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 91-9072601579
IFSC: CSBK0000232
Frequently asked questions
Where is CSB Bank Limited Service Br Chennai branch located?
CSB Bank Limited's Service Br Chennai branch is located at 826,TARAPORE TOWERS,MOUNT ROAD,CHENNAI 600 002, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Is IFSC CSBK0000232 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CSBK0000232 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Service Br Chennai branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC CSBK0000232 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CSBK0000232 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CSBK0000232 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to CSB Bank Limited – Service Br Chennai reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of CSB Bank Limited Service Br Chennai branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9072601579 during regular banking hours.
Final notes
To recap: CSBK0000232 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, SERVICE BR 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.
