IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Kolkata G.C Avenue Branch, West Bengal

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to South Indian Bank's KOLKATA G.C AVENUE branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The branch's IFSC code SIBL0000129 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, SIBL0000129 is the IFSC of South Indian Bank's KOLKATA G.C AVENUE branch. The format is fixed: SIBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000129 = branch identifier.

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 Kolkata G.C Avenue branch in Kolkata, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SIBL0000129 for all electronic settlement.

Kolkata G.C Avenue branch overview

Located at KOLKATA G.C AVENUEBRANCH, 38, JAYSREE HOUSE,GANESH CHANDRA AVENUE ,1ST FLOOR , CALCUTTA , WEST BENGAL , PIN-700013, the Kolkata G.C Avenue branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SIBL0000129 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 KOLKATA G.C AVENUE of South Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SIBL0000129 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 SIBL0000129 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000129

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 SIBL0000129 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, KOLKATA G.C AVENUE using IFSC SIBL0000129

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 SIBL0000129, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – KOLKATA G.C AVENUE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SIBL0000129

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 – KOLKATA G.C AVENUE, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SIBL0000129 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to South Indian Bank – KOLKATA G.C AVENUE, use IMPS. With IFSC SIBL0000129 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kolkata G.C Avenue

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 SIBL0000129:

• 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 KOLKATA G.C AVENUE is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000129.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC SIBL0000129

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 – KOLKATA G.C AVENUE is still mapped to IFSC SIBL0000129. 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 SIBL0000129 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kolkata G.C Avenue branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000129 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 SIBL0000129.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kolkata G.C Avenue 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 SIBL0000129

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 SIBL0000129 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kolkata G.C Avenue branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC SIBL0000129

South Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOLKATA G.C AVENUE 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 SIBL0000129 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 SIBL0000129

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 – KOLKATA G.C AVENUE, 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: SIBL0000129.
• 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 Kolkata G.C Avenue branch

The branch is located at KOLKATA G.C AVENUEBRANCH, 38, JAYSREE HOUSE,GANESH CHANDRA AVENUE ,1ST FLOOR , CALCUTTA , WEST BENGAL , PIN-700013, which puts it inside Kolkata, the broader Kolkata district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank Kolkata G.C Avenue branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000129 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 33-22150366 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 SIBL0000129 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SIBL0000129 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 SIBL0000129 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 33-22150366.
• 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 Kolkata G.C Avenue branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000129, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SIBL0000129 belongs to South Indian Bank's KOLKATA G.C AVENUE branch, located at KOLKATA G.C AVENUEBRANCH, 38, JAYSREE HOUSE,GANESH CHANDRA AVENUE ,1ST FLOOR ,… in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.