IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Kozhikode West Hill Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for South Indian Bank, KOZHIKODE WEST HILL branch in CALICUT. The 11-digit IFSC SIBL0000269 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 South Indian Bank at the KOZHIKODE WEST HILL 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, SIBL0000269 is the IFSC of South Indian Bank's KOZHIKODE WEST HILL branch. The format is fixed: SIBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000269 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

South Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kozhikode West Hill branch — IFSC SIBL0000269 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Calicut, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 1-1274 G, AL-ZAHRA PLAZA, CHAKKORATHUKULAM CANNANORE ROAD, NADAKAVU PO KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673006. It serves the Calicut region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of South Indian Bank. The IFSC SIBL0000269 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every South Indian Bank 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 KOZHIKODE WEST HILL of South Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SIBL0000269 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 SIBL0000269 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kozhikode West Hill branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000269 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of South Indian Bank, 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 SIBL0000269.

Banking services available

The Kozhikode West Hill branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 495-2368021.

• 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 SIBL0000269

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000269

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 SIBL0000269 across all three.

How to use IFSC SIBL0000269 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to South Indian Bank's KOZHIKODE WEST HILL 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 SIBL0000269.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as South Indian Bank and the branch as KOZHIKODE WEST HILL.
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 SIBL0000269

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 South Indian Bank – KOZHIKODE WEST HILL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SIBL0000269 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to South Indian Bank KOZHIKODE WEST HILL (IFSC SIBL0000269)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000269 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOZHIKODE WEST HILL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC SIBL0000269 for South Indian Bank – KOZHIKODE WEST HILL, 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 Kozhikode West Hill 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 SIBL0000269

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 South Indian Bank – KOZHIKODE WEST HILL is still mapped to IFSC SIBL0000269. 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 SIBL0000269 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC SIBL0000269

South Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOZHIKODE WEST HILL 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 SIBL0000269 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kozhikode West Hill branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SIBL0000269 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 South Indian Bank – KOZHIKODE WEST HILL:

• The IFSC is exactly SIBL0000269 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills South Indian Bank as the bank name and KOZHIKODE WEST HILL 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 Kozhikode West Hill branch sits at 1-1274 G, AL-ZAHRA PLAZA, CHAKKORATHUKULAM CANNANORE ROAD, NADAKAVU PO KOZHIKODE, KERALA-673006. If you are travelling from outside Calicut, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 495-2368021 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 SIBL0000269 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000269 for South Indian Bank – KOZHIKODE WEST HILL, 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 Kozhikode West Hill branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000269, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SIBL0000269 is the IFSC code of South Indian Bank, KOZHIKODE WEST HILL branch, in CALICUT, 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.