Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to CSB Bank Limited's THRISSUR SERVICE BR branch in THRISSUR, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code CSBK0000280 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.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For CSB Bank Limited's THRISSUR SERVICE BR branch, the IFSC CSBK0000280 breaks down as follows: CSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000280 identifies this particular branch.
About CSB Bank Limited
CSB Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Thrissur Service Br branch in Thrissur. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CSBK0000280.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | CSB Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Thrissur Service Br |
| IFSC Code | CSBK0000280 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | PO BOX NO 250,MAIN BRANCH PREMISES,ROUND SOUTH,THRISSUR 680001 |
| City | Thrissur |
| District | Thrissur |
| State | Kerala |
| STD Code | 487 |
| Phone | 6451627 |
About the Thrissur Service Br branch
The Thrissur Service Br branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at PO BOX NO 250,MAIN BRANCH PREMISES,ROUND SOUTH,THRISSUR 680001. 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 CSBK0000280 is used.
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 THRISSUR SERVICE BR branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0000280.
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 CSBK0000280, money simply cannot be routed to the THRISSUR SERVICE BR branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Thrissur Service Br branch
Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – THRISSUR SERVICE BR, the IFSC CSBK0000280 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 Thrissur Service Br 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 CSBK0000280
How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000280
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 CSBK0000280 across all three.
How to use IFSC CSBK0000280 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's THRISSUR SERVICE BR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CSBK0000280.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as THRISSUR SERVICE BR.
- 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 THRISSUR SERVICE BR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's THRISSUR SERVICE BR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0000280 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 – THRISSUR SERVICE BR, use IMPS. With IFSC CSBK0000280 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 Thrissur Service Br
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 CSBK0000280:
- 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 THRISSUR SERVICE BR is still linked to IFSC CSBK0000280.
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 CSBK0000280
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 – THRISSUR SERVICE BR is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000280. 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 CSBK0000280 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Thrissur Service Br 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 CSBK0000280 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 CSBK0000280 and the account number together uniquely identify the Thrissur Service Br 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 – THRISSUR SERVICE BR:
- The IFSC is exactly CSBK0000280 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 THRISSUR SERVICE BR 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.
Reaching the branch
The Thrissur Service Br branch sits at PO BOX NO 250,MAIN BRANCH PREMISES,ROUND SOUTH,THRISSUR 680001. If you are travelling from outside Thrissur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 487-6451627 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 CSBK0000280 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0000280 for CSB Bank Limited – THRISSUR SERVICE BR, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Thrissur Service Br are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to CSBK0000280 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
CSB Bank LimitedThrissur Service Br Branch
PO BOX NO 250,MAIN BRANCH PREMISES,ROUND SOUTH,THRISSUR 680001
Thrissur, Kerala
Phone: 487-6451627
IFSC: CSBK0000280
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC CSBK0000280 the same for all accounts at Thrissur Service Br branch?
Yes. The IFSC CSBK0000280 is shared by every account held at CSB Bank Limited's Thrissur Service Br branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited Thrissur Service Br branch?
The IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, Thrissur Service Br branch is CSBK0000280. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CSBK0000280 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to CSB Bank Limited – Thrissur Service Br reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add CSB Bank Limited Thrissur Service Br as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CSBK0000280, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC CSBK0000280 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CSBK0000280 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is CSB Bank Limited Thrissur Service Br branch located?
CSB Bank Limited's Thrissur Service Br branch is located at PO BOX NO 250,MAIN BRANCH PREMISES,ROUND SOUTH,THRISSUR 680001, Thrissur, Kerala.
Final notes
To recap: CSBK0000280 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, THRISSUR SERVICE BR branch, in THRISSUR, KERALA. 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.
