Below are the complete branch details for CSB Bank Limited, HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS branch, located in THRISSUR, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CSBK0000998. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case CSBK0000998 for CSB Bank Limited – HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 – HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS is CSBK0000998. The first four letters CSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000998 map to this branch in THRISSUR, KERALA.
About the bank
CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch in Thrissur, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0000998 for all electronic settlement.
About the HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch
The HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at CSBBHAVAN PBNO 502 ST MARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 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 CSBK0000998 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | CSB Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness |
| IFSC Code | CSBK0000998 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CSBBHAVAN PBNO 502 ST MARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 KERALA |
| City | Thrissur |
| District | Thrissur |
| State | Kerala |
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 HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS of CSB Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CSBK0000998 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 CSBK0000998 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CSBK0000998 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000998
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 CSBK0000998 across all three.
NEFT to CSB Bank Limited, HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS using IFSC CSBK0000998
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 CSBK0000998, and confirm that the system picks up CSB Bank Limited – HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000998 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to CSB Bank Limited HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS (IFSC CSBK0000998)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000998 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness
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 CSBK0000998:
- 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 LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000998.
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 CSBK0000998
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 LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000998. 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 CSBK0000998 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch
Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS, the IFSC CSBK0000998 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 HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness 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 CSBK0000998
Online banking and IFSC CSBK0000998
CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS 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 CSBK0000998 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 HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch sits at CSBBHAVAN PBNO 502 ST MARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 KERALA. If you are travelling from outside Thrissur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 CSBK0000998 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0000998
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 LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS, 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:
CSBK0000998. - 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 Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000998, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC CSBK0000998 from official sources
The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm CSBK0000998 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
CSB Bank LimitedHO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness Branch
CSBBHAVAN PBNO 502 ST MARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 KERALA
Thrissur, Kerala
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: CSBK0000998
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC CSBK0000998 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CSBK0000998 to send funds instantly.
Does CSB Bank Limited HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
What is the phone number of CSB Bank Limited HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CSBK0000998 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to CSB Bank Limited – HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CSBK0000998 the same for all accounts at HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch?
Yes. The IFSC CSBK0000998 is shared by every account held at CSB Bank Limited's HO Liabilities and Institutionalbusiness branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code CSBK0000998 belongs to CSB Bank Limited's HO LIABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONALBUSINESS branch, located at CSBBHAVAN PBNO 502 ST MARY SCOLLEGEROAD THRISSUR680020 KERALA 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.
