IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Irinjalakuda Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for South Indian Bank, IRINJALAKUDA branch in IRINJALAKUDA. The 11-digit IFSC SIBL0000028 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 IRINJALAKUDA 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for South Indian Bank – IRINJALAKUDA is SIBL0000028. The first four letters SIBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000028 map to this branch in IRINJALAKUDA, KERALA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

South Indian Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Irinjalakuda branch in Irinjalakuda, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SIBL0000028 for all electronic settlement.

Irinjalakuda branch overview

Located at IRINJALAKUDA BRANCH,XVIII/343 ,BLAZE COURT ,MAIN ROAD , THRISSUR , KERALA, PIN-680121, the Irinjalakuda branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SIBL0000028 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 South Indian Bank's IRINJALAKUDA branch came to be assigned the code SIBL0000028.

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 SIBL0000028, money simply cannot be routed to the IRINJALAKUDA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000028

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 SIBL0000028 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, IRINJALAKUDA using IFSC SIBL0000028

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 SIBL0000028, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – IRINJALAKUDA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to IRINJALAKUDA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's IRINJALAKUDA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000028 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to South Indian Bank IRINJALAKUDA (IFSC SIBL0000028)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000028 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the IRINJALAKUDA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC SIBL0000028 for South Indian Bank – IRINJALAKUDA, 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 Irinjalakuda 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 SIBL0000028

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 – IRINJALAKUDA is still mapped to IFSC SIBL0000028. 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 SIBL0000028 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Irinjalakuda branch

Once you have an account at South Indian Bank – IRINJALAKUDA, the IFSC SIBL0000028 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 Irinjalakuda branch can access most of South Indian Bank'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 SIBL0000028

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 SIBL0000028 and the account number together uniquely identify the Irinjalakuda branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Irinjalakuda branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC SIBL0000028 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SIBL0000028

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 South Indian Bank – IRINJALAKUDA, 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: SIBL0000028.
• 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 Irinjalakuda branch

The branch is located at IRINJALAKUDA BRANCH,XVIII/343 ,BLAZE COURT ,MAIN ROAD , THRISSUR , KERALA, PIN-680121, which puts it inside Irinjalakuda, the broader Trissur district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank Irinjalakuda branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000028 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 480-2826282 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 SIBL0000028 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SIBL0000028 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 SIBL0000028 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 480-2826282.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Irinjalakuda 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 SIBL0000028 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SIBL0000028 belongs to South Indian Bank's IRINJALAKUDA branch, located at IRINJALAKUDA BRANCH,XVIII/343 ,BLAZE COURT ,MAIN ROAD , THRISSUR , KERALA,… in IRINJALAKUDA, KERALA. 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.