IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Kottarakkara Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to CSB Bank Limited's KOTTARAKKARA branch in KOTTARAKKARA, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code CSBK0000110 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, CSBK0000110 is the IFSC of CSB Bank Limited's KOTTARAKKARA branch. The format is fixed: CSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000110 = branch identifier.

About the bank

CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kottarakkara branch in Kottarakkara, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0000110 for all electronic settlement.

About the Kottarakkara branch

The Kottarakkara branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at SHEEBA BLDG,PULAMON JUNCTION,KOTTARAKKARA,691531,KOLLAM DT KERALA. 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 CSBK0000110 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 KOTTARAKKARA branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0000110.

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 CSBK0000110, money simply cannot be routed to the KOTTARAKKARA 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 CSBK0000110 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kottarakkara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000110

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 CSBK0000110 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0000110 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's KOTTARAKKARA 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 CSBK0000110.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as KOTTARAKKARA.
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 KOTTARAKKARA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's KOTTARAKKARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000110 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited KOTTARAKKARA (IFSC CSBK0000110)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000110 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOTTARAKKARA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kottarakkara

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 CSBK0000110:

• 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 KOTTARAKKARA is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000110.

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 CSBK0000110

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 – KOTTARAKKARA is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000110. 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 CSBK0000110 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kottarakkara branch

Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – KOTTARAKKARA, the IFSC CSBK0000110 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 Kottarakkara 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 CSBK0000110

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kottarakkara 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 CSBK0000110 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 Kottarakkara branch

The branch is located at SHEEBA BLDG,PULAMON JUNCTION,KOTTARAKKARA,691531,KOLLAM DT KERALA, which puts it inside Kottarakkara, the broader Kollam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “CSB Bank Limited Kottarakkara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CSBK0000110 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9072601110 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 CSBK0000110 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0000110

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 – KOTTARAKKARA, 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: CSBK0000110.
• 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.

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 Kottarakkara branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000110, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000110 for CSB Bank Limited – KOTTARAKKARA, 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 CSBK0000110 belongs to CSB Bank Limited's KOTTARAKKARA branch, located at SHEEBA BLDG,PULAMON JUNCTION,KOTTARAKKARA,691531,KOLLAM DT KERALA in KOTTARAKKARA, KERALA. 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.