IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Palus Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, PALUS branch in PALUS, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CSBK0000618. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the PALUS branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CSBK0000618 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 – PALUS is CSBK0000618. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000618 map to this branch in PALUS, MAHARASHTRA.

Bank profile

CSB Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Palus branch — IFSC CSBK0000618 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Palus, Maharashtra.

Branch details at a glance

Palus branch overview

Located at FIRST FLOOR,SANGRAM BHAVAN,PLOT NO 187 1,MAIN ROAD PALUS,TALPALUS,DIST SANGLI416 310, the Palus branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CSBK0000618 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 PALUS of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0000618 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 CSBK0000618 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Palus branch

Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – PALUS, the IFSC CSBK0000618 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 Palus 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 CSBK0000618

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000618

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 CSBK0000618 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0000618 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's PALUS 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 CSBK0000618.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as PALUS.
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 PALUS

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's PALUS branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000618 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited PALUS (IFSC CSBK0000618)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000618 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PALUS branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Palus

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 CSBK0000618:

• 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 PALUS is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000618.

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 PALUS branch, the IFSC CSBK0000618 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Palus 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 CSBK0000618 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.

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 CSBK0000618 and the account number together uniquely identify the Palus branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – PALUS:

• The IFSC is exactly CSBK0000618 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 PALUS 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.

How to reach the Palus branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,SANGRAM BHAVAN,PLOT NO 187 1,MAIN ROAD PALUS,TALPALUS,DIST SANGLI416 310, which puts it inside Palus, the broader Sangli district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “CSB Bank Limited Palus branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CSBK0000618 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9072647618 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 CSBK0000618 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000618 for CSB Bank Limited – PALUS, 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 Palus branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000618, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CSBK0000618 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, PALUS branch, in PALUS, MAHARASHTRA. 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.