Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to CSB Bank Limited's CHODAVARAM branch in CHODAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code CSBK0000558 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 – CHODAVARAM is CSBK0000558. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000558 map to this branch in CHODAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.
About CSB Bank Limited
CSB Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chodavaram branch in Chodavaram. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CSBK0000558.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | CSB Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Chodavaram |
| IFSC Code | CSBK0000558 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | FIRST FLOOR,NEAR RTC COMPLEX,MAIN ROAD,CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM,ANDHRAPRADESH 531036 |
| City | Chodavaram |
| District | Visakhapatnam |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9072627558 |
About the Chodavaram branch
The Chodavaram branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at FIRST FLOOR,NEAR RTC COMPLEX,MAIN ROAD,CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM,ANDHRAPRADESH 531036. 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 CSBK0000558 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 CHODAVARAM of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0000558 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 CSBK0000558 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Chodavaram branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0000558 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 CSBK0000558.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Chodavaram 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 CSBK0000558
How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000558
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 CSBK0000558 across all three.
How to use IFSC CSBK0000558 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's CHODAVARAM 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CSBK0000558.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as CHODAVARAM.
- 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 CHODAVARAM
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's CHODAVARAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000558 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to CSB Bank Limited CHODAVARAM (IFSC CSBK0000558)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000558 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHODAVARAM branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0000558 for CSB Bank Limited – CHODAVARAM, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CSBK0000558 | Yes – CSBK0000558 | Yes – CSBK0000558 |
For most retail customers crediting the Chodavaram 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.
UPI payments and IFSC CSBK0000558
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 – CHODAVARAM is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000558. 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 CSBK0000558 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC CSBK0000558
CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHODAVARAM branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC CSBK0000558 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Chodavaram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CSBK0000558 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0000558
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 – CHODAVARAM, 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:
CSBK0000558. - 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.
How to reach the Chodavaram branch
The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,NEAR RTC COMPLEX,MAIN ROAD,CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM,ANDHRAPRADESH 531036, which puts it inside Chodavaram, the broader Visakhapatnam district, and the state of Andhra Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “CSB Bank Limited Chodavaram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CSBK0000558 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9072627558 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CSBK0000558 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000558 for CSB Bank Limited – CHODAVARAM, 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 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 Chodavaram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000558, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
CSB Bank LimitedChodavaram Branch
FIRST FLOOR,NEAR RTC COMPLEX,MAIN ROAD,CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM,ANDHRAPRADESH 531036
Chodavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 91-9072627558
IFSC: CSBK0000558
Frequently asked questions
Does CSB Bank Limited Chodavaram branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9072627558 to confirm.
Is IFSC CSBK0000558 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CSBK0000558 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 Chodavaram branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add CSB Bank Limited Chodavaram as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CSBK0000558, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Where is CSB Bank Limited Chodavaram branch located?
CSB Bank Limited's Chodavaram branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,NEAR RTC COMPLEX,MAIN ROAD,CHODAVARAM,VISAKHAPATNAM,ANDHRAPRADESH 531036, Chodavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
What is the phone number of CSB Bank Limited Chodavaram branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9072627558 during regular banking hours.
Final notes
To recap: CSBK0000558 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, CHODAVARAM branch, in CHODAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.
