IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Edavanna Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to CSB Bank Limited's EDAVANNA branch in EDAVANNA, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code CSBK0000488 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.

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 EDAVANNA branch, the IFSC CSBK0000488 breaks down as follows: CSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000488 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

CSB Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Edavanna branch — IFSC CSBK0000488 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Edavanna, Kerala.

About the Edavanna branch

The Edavanna branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at FIRST FLOOR ,AISHA TOWER,NEAR ISLAHIYA ORIENTAL SCHOOL,EDAVANNA,OPPOSITE SEETHI HAJI ,STADIUM ,MANJERI ROAD,EDAVANNA,MALAPPURAM,676541. 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 CSBK0000488 is used.

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 EDAVANNA branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0000488.

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 CSBK0000488, money simply cannot be routed to the EDAVANNA 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 CSBK0000488 and the account number together uniquely identify the Edavanna branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000488

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 CSBK0000488 across all three.

NEFT to CSB Bank Limited, EDAVANNA using IFSC CSBK0000488

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 CSBK0000488, and confirm that the system picks up CSB Bank Limited – EDAVANNA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to EDAVANNA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's EDAVANNA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000488 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited EDAVANNA (IFSC CSBK0000488)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000488 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the EDAVANNA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Edavanna

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 CSBK0000488:

• 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 EDAVANNA is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000488.

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.

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 EDAVANNA branch, the IFSC CSBK0000488 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 Edavanna branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0000488 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 CSBK0000488.

Banking services available

The Edavanna branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9072657488.

• 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 CSBK0000488

Online banking and IFSC CSBK0000488

CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the EDAVANNA 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 CSBK0000488 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.

Reaching the branch

The Edavanna branch sits at FIRST FLOOR ,AISHA TOWER,NEAR ISLAHIYA ORIENTAL SCHOOL,EDAVANNA,OPPOSITE SEETHI HAJI ,STADIUM ,MANJERI ROAD,EDAVANNA,MALAPPURAM,676541. If you are travelling from outside Edavanna, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9072657488 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 CSBK0000488 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 – EDAVANNA:

• The IFSC is exactly CSBK0000488 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 EDAVANNA 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 Edavanna branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000488, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000488 for CSB Bank Limited – EDAVANNA, 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

Final notes

To recap: CSBK0000488 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, EDAVANNA branch, in EDAVANNA, KERALA. 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.