This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for CSB Bank Limited, MANALI CHENNAI branch in MANALI CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC CSBK0001257 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 MANALI 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.
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, CSBK0001257 is the IFSC of CSB Bank Limited's MANALI CHENNAI branch. The format is fixed: CSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001257 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | CSB Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Manali Chennai |
| IFSC Code | CSBK0001257 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | FIRST FLOOR, NO 4 903, TNHB PHASE 1, SADAYANKUPPAM, MANALI, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, PIN 600103 |
| City | Manali Chennai |
| District | Tiruvallur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9072071257 |
About the bank
CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Manali Chennai branch in Manali Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0001257 for all electronic settlement.
Manali Chennai branch overview
Located at FIRST FLOOR, NO 4 903, TNHB PHASE 1, SADAYANKUPPAM, MANALI, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, PIN 600103, the Manali Chennai branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CSBK0001257 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 MANALI CHENNAI branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0001257.
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 CSBK0001257, money simply cannot be routed to the MANALI CHENNAI branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0001257
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 CSBK0001257 across all three.
NEFT to CSB Bank Limited, MANALI CHENNAI using IFSC CSBK0001257
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 CSBK0001257, and confirm that the system picks up CSB Bank Limited – MANALI 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 MANALI CHENNAI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's MANALI CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0001257 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to CSB Bank Limited MANALI CHENNAI (IFSC CSBK0001257)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0001257 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MANALI CHENNAI branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0001257 for CSB Bank Limited – MANALI CHENNAI, 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 – CSBK0001257 | Yes – CSBK0001257 | Yes – CSBK0001257 |
For most retail customers crediting the Manali Chennai 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 CSBK0001257
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 – MANALI CHENNAI is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0001257. 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 CSBK0001257 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Manali Chennai branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0001257 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 CSBK0001257.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Manali 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 CSBK0001257
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Manali Chennai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CSBK0001257 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Manali 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 CSBK0001257 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0001257
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 – MANALI CHENNAI, 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:
CSBK0001257. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Manali Chennai branch sits at FIRST FLOOR, NO 4 903, TNHB PHASE 1, SADAYANKUPPAM, MANALI, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, PIN 600103. If you are travelling from outside Manali Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9072071257 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 CSBK0001257 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0001257 for CSB Bank Limited – MANALI CHENNAI, 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 Manali Chennai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0001257, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
CSB Bank LimitedManali Chennai Branch
FIRST FLOOR, NO 4 903, TNHB PHASE 1, SADAYANKUPPAM, MANALI, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, PIN 600103
Manali Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 91-9072071257
IFSC: CSBK0001257
Frequently asked questions
How do I add CSB Bank Limited Manali Chennai as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CSBK0001257, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does CSB Bank Limited Manali Chennai branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9072071257 to confirm.
What is the phone number of CSB Bank Limited Manali Chennai branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9072071257 during regular banking hours.
Where is CSB Bank Limited Manali Chennai branch located?
CSB Bank Limited's Manali Chennai branch is located at FIRST FLOOR, NO 4 903, TNHB PHASE 1, SADAYANKUPPAM, MANALI, CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, PIN 600103, Manali Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CSBK0001257 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to CSB Bank Limited – Manali Chennai reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CSBK0001257 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CSBK0001257 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited Manali Chennai branch?
The IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, Manali Chennai branch is CSBK0001257. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: CSBK0001257 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, MANALI CHENNAI branch, in MANALI 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.
