IFSC Code of CSB Bank Limited, Vijayapura Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to CSB Bank Limited's VIJAYAPURA branch in VIJAYAPURA, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code CSBK0000617 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 VIJAYAPURA branch, the IFSC CSBK0000617 breaks down as follows: CSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000617 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

CSB Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Vijayapura branch in Vijayapura, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CSBK0000617 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Vijayapura branch

The Vijayapura branch of CSB Bank Limited is situated at UPPER GROUND FLOOR,S V PATIL COMPLEX,INDI ROAD VIJAYAPURA586 101. 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 CSBK0000617 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 VIJAYAPURA branch came to be assigned the code CSBK0000617.

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 CSBK0000617, money simply cannot be routed to the VIJAYAPURA branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vijayapura branch is mapped to IFSC CSBK0000617 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of CSB Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CSBK0000617.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vijayapura 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 CSBK0000617

How to transfer money using IFSC CSBK0000617

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 CSBK0000617 across all three.

How to use IFSC CSBK0000617 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to CSB Bank Limited's VIJAYAPURA 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 CSBK0000617.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as CSB Bank Limited and the branch as VIJAYAPURA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CSBK0000617

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to CSB Bank Limited – VIJAYAPURA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CSBK0000617 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to CSB Bank Limited VIJAYAPURA (IFSC CSBK0000617)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CSBK0000617 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VIJAYAPURA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CSBK0000617 for CSB Bank Limited – VIJAYAPURA, 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 Vijayapura 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 CSBK0000617

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 – VIJAYAPURA is still mapped to IFSC CSBK0000617. 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 CSBK0000617 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC CSBK0000617

CSB Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VIJAYAPURA 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 CSBK0000617 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.

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 CSBK0000617 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vijayapura branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CSBK0000617

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 – VIJAYAPURA, 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: CSBK0000617.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Vijayapura branch sits at UPPER GROUND FLOOR,S V PATIL COMPLEX,INDI ROAD VIJAYAPURA586 101. If you are travelling from outside Vijayapura, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9072647617 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 CSBK0000617 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CSBK0000617 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 CSBK0000617 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9072647617.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Vijayapura branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CSBK0000617, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CSBK0000617 belongs to CSB Bank Limited's VIJAYAPURA branch, located at UPPER GROUND FLOOR,S V PATIL COMPLEX,INDI ROAD VIJAYAPURA586 101 in VIJAYAPURA, KARNATAKA. 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.