IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Chikkaballapur Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to CSB Bank Limited's CHIKKABALLAPUR branch in CHIKKABALLAPUR, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code CSBK0000597 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 – CHIKKABALLAPUR is CSBK0000597. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000597 map to this branch in CHIKKABALLAPUR, KARNATAKA.

About the bank

CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chikkaballapur branch in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0000597 for all electronic settlement.

Chikkaballapur branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR,SREE COMPLEX,OPP LIC BUILDING,B B ROAD,CHICKABALLAPUR 562101, the Chikkaballapur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CSBK0000597 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 CSB Bank Limited's CHIKKABALLAPUR branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0000597.

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 CSBK0000597, money simply cannot be routed to the CHIKKABALLAPUR branch electronically.

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 CSBK0000597 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chikkaballapur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000597

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 CSBK0000597 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0000597 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's CHIKKABALLAPUR 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 CSBK0000597.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as CHIKKABALLAPUR.
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 CHIKKABALLAPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's CHIKKABALLAPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000597 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 – CHIKKABALLAPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC CSBK0000597 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0000597 for CSB Bank Limited – CHIKKABALLAPUR, 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 Chikkaballapur 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 CHIKKABALLAPUR branch, the IFSC CSBK0000597 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 Chikkaballapur branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0000597 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 CSBK0000597.

Banking services available

The Chikkaballapur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9072627597.

• 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 CSBK0000597

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chikkaballapur 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 CSBK0000597 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.

How to reach the Chikkaballapur branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,SREE COMPLEX,OPP LIC BUILDING,B B ROAD,CHICKABALLAPUR 562101, which puts it inside Chikkaballapur, the broader Chikkaballapur district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “CSB Bank Limited Chikkaballapur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CSBK0000597 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9072627597 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 CSBK0000597 and your account number.

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 – CHIKKABALLAPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly CSBK0000597 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 CHIKKABALLAPUR 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.

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 Chikkaballapur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000597, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000597 for CSB Bank Limited – CHIKKABALLAPUR, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CSBK0000597 belongs to CSB Bank Limited's CHIKKABALLAPUR branch, located at GROUND FLOOR,SREE COMPLEX,OPP LIC BUILDING,B B ROAD,CHICKABALLAPUR 562101 in CHIKKABALLAPUR, KARNATAKA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.