IFSC Code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, Vattiyoorkavu Branch, Kerala

Below are the complete branch details for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, VATTIYOORKAVU branch, located in VATTIYOORKAVU, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is ESMF0001202. 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 ESMF0001202 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VATTIYOORKAVU — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's VATTIYOORKAVU branch, the IFSC ESMF0001202 breaks down as follows: ESMF identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001202 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vattiyoorkavu branch in Vattiyoorkavu. 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, ESMF0001202.

About this branch

The branch is located at 10,111 BHASKARA TOWERS,NEAR SARASWATHY SCHOOL,ARAPPURA JN,VATTIYOORKAVU,TRIVANDRUM 695013. It serves the Vattiyoorkavu region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC ESMF0001202 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's VATTIYOORKAVU branch came to be assigned the code ESMF0001202.

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 ESMF0001202, money simply cannot be routed to the VATTIYOORKAVU branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC ESMF0001202

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 ESMF0001202 across all three.

How to use IFSC ESMF0001202 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's VATTIYOORKAVU 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 ESMF0001202.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited and the branch as VATTIYOORKAVU.
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 VATTIYOORKAVU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited's VATTIYOORKAVU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ESMF0001202 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited VATTIYOORKAVU (IFSC ESMF0001202)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ESMF0001202 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VATTIYOORKAVU branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC ESMF0001202 for Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VATTIYOORKAVU, 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 Vattiyoorkavu 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 ESMF0001202

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VATTIYOORKAVU is still mapped to IFSC ESMF0001202. 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 ESMF0001202 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Vattiyoorkavu branch

Once you have an account at Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VATTIYOORKAVU, the IFSC ESMF0001202 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 Vattiyoorkavu branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 471-8589903051.

• 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 ESMF0001202

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC ESMF0001202 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vattiyoorkavu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC ESMF0001202

Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VATTIYOORKAVU 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 ESMF0001202 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC ESMF0001202

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 Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited – VATTIYOORKAVU, 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: ESMF0001202.
• 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.

How to reach the Vattiyoorkavu branch

The branch is located at 10,111 BHASKARA TOWERS,NEAR SARASWATHY SCHOOL,ARAPPURA JN,VATTIYOORKAVU,TRIVANDRUM 695013, which puts it inside Vattiyoorkavu, the broader Trivandrm district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited Vattiyoorkavu branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ESMF0001202 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 471-8589903051 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 ESMF0001202 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC ESMF0001202 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 ESMF0001202 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 471-8589903051.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Vattiyoorkavu 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 ESMF0001202 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: ESMF0001202 is the IFSC code of Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited, VATTIYOORKAVU branch, in VATTIYOORKAVU, 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.