IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, HO Insurance and Third Party Products Branch, Kerala

If you are searching for the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS branch in THRISSUR, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CSBK0000997. 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 HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CSBK0000997 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.

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, CSBK0000997 is the IFSC of CSB Bank Limited's HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS branch. The format is fixed: CSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000997 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

CSB Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch — IFSC CSBK0000997 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Thrissur, Kerala.

About this branch

The branch is located at THECATHOLICSYRIANBANKLTD HEADOFFICE CSBBHAVAN STMARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 KERALA. It serves the Thrissur region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of CSB Bank Limited. The IFSC CSBK0000997 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0000997.

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 CSBK0000997, money simply cannot be routed to the HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS 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 CSBK0000997 and the account number together uniquely identify the HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000997

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 CSBK0000997 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0000997 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS 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 CSBK0000997.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS.
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 HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000997 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to CSB Bank Limited – HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, use IMPS. With IFSC CSBK0000997 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to HO Insurance and Third Party Products

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 CSBK0000997:

• 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 HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000997.

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 CSBK0000997

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 – HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000997. 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 CSBK0000997 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch

Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, the IFSC CSBK0000997 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.

Banking services available

The HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 CSBK0000997

Online banking and IFSC CSBK0000997

CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS 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 CSBK0000997 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.

How to reach the HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch

The branch is located at THECATHOLICSYRIANBANKLTD HEADOFFICE CSBBHAVAN STMARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 KERALA, which puts it inside Thrissur, the broader Thrissur district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “CSB Bank Limited HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CSBK0000997 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 CSBK0000997 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0000997

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 – HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, 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: CSBK0000997.
• 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 HO Insurance and Third Party Products branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000997, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000997 for CSB Bank Limited – HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS, 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 CSBK0000997 belongs to CSB Bank Limited's HO INSURANCE AND THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS branch, located at THECATHOLICSYRIANBANKLTD HEADOFFICE CSBBHAVAN STMARY SCOLLEGEROAD… in THRISSUR, 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.