IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Tiruvottiyur Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for CSB Bank Limited, TIRUVOTTIYUR branch in TIRUVOTTIYUR. The 11-digit IFSC CSBK0001312 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 TIRUVOTTIYUR 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.

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 TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, the IFSC CSBK0001312 breaks down as follows: CSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001312 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Tiruvottiyur branch in Tiruvottiyur, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0001312 for all electronic settlement.

Tiruvottiyur branch overview

Located at FLOOR NO 394 TIRUVOTTIYUR HIGH ROAD BHARATHI NAGAR TIRUVOTTIYUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600019, the Tiruvottiyur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CSBK0001312 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 TIRUVOTTIYUR branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0001312.

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 CSBK0001312, money simply cannot be routed to the TIRUVOTTIYUR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0001312

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 CSBK0001312 across all three.

NEFT to CSB Bank Limited, TIRUVOTTIYUR using IFSC CSBK0001312

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 CSBK0001312, and confirm that the system picks up CSB Bank Limited – TIRUVOTTIYUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to TIRUVOTTIYUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at CSB Bank Limited's TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CSBK0001312 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 – TIRUVOTTIYUR, use IMPS. With IFSC CSBK0001312 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0001312 for CSB Bank Limited – TIRUVOTTIYUR, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Tiruvottiyur 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 CSBK0001312

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 – TIRUVOTTIYUR is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0001312. 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 CSBK0001312 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Tiruvottiyur branch

Once you have an account at CSB Bank Limited – TIRUVOTTIYUR, the IFSC CSBK0001312 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 Tiruvottiyur 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 CSBK0001312

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 CSBK0001312 and the account number together uniquely identify the Tiruvottiyur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CSBK0001312

CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the TIRUVOTTIYUR 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 CSBK0001312 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.

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 – TIRUVOTTIYUR:

• The IFSC is exactly CSBK0001312 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 TIRUVOTTIYUR 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 Tiruvottiyur branch

The branch is located at FLOOR NO 394 TIRUVOTTIYUR HIGH ROAD BHARATHI NAGAR TIRUVOTTIYUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600019, which puts it inside Tiruvottiyur, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “CSB Bank Limited Tiruvottiyur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CSBK0001312 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9072601000 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 CSBK0001312 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CSBK0001312 for CSB Bank Limited – TIRUVOTTIYUR, 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 Tiruvottiyur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0001312, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CSBK0001312 is the IFSC code of CSB Bank Limited, TIRUVOTTIYUR branch, in TIRUVOTTIYUR, 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.