IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, South Bazar Kannur Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to South Indian Bank's SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR branch in CANNUR, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code SIBL0000657 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.

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, SIBL0000657 is the IFSC of South Indian Bank's SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR branch. The format is fixed: SIBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000657 = branch identifier.

About South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the South Bazar Kannur branch in Cannur. 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, SIBL0000657.

Branch details at a glance

South Bazar Kannur branch overview

Located at SB 5/1-2,NEAR MAKKANI , SOUTH BAZAR, KANNUR KERALA-670 002, the South Bazar Kannur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SIBL0000657 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR of South Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SIBL0000657 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 SIBL0000657 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 South Bazar Kannur branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000657 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 SIBL0000657.

Banking services available

The South Bazar Kannur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 497-2767645.

• 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 SIBL0000657

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000657

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 SIBL0000657 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR using IFSC SIBL0000657

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 SIBL0000657, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000657 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to South Indian Bank SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR (IFSC SIBL0000657)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000657 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to South Bazar Kannur

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 SIBL0000657:

• 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 SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000657.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at South Indian Bank's SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR branch, the IFSC SIBL0000657 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Online banking and IFSC SIBL0000657

South Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR 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 SIBL0000657 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 South Indian Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SIBL0000657 and the account number together uniquely identify the South Bazar Kannur 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 South Indian Bank – SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR:

• The IFSC is exactly SIBL0000657 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 SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR 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 South Bazar Kannur branch

The branch is located at SB 5/1-2,NEAR MAKKANI , SOUTH BAZAR, KANNUR KERALA-670 002, which puts it inside Cannur, the broader Cannur district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank South Bazar Kannur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000657 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 497-2767645 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 SIBL0000657 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000657 for South Indian Bank – SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR, 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 South Bazar Kannur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000657, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: SIBL0000657 is the IFSC code of South Indian Bank, SOUTH BAZAR KANNUR branch, in CANNUR, 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.