IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Athirampuzha Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for South Indian Bank, ATHIRAMPUZHA branch in KOTTAYAM. The 11-digit IFSC SIBL0000116 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 ATHIRAMPUZHA 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.

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 South Indian Bank's ATHIRAMPUZHA branch, the IFSC SIBL0000116 breaks down as follows: SIBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000116 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

South Indian Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Athirampuzha branch — IFSC SIBL0000116 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kottayam, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at PANNACKAL BUILDINGS, CENTRAL JUNCTION, ATHIRAMPUZHA, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686562. It serves the Kottayam 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 SIBL0000116 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 South Indian Bank's ATHIRAMPUZHA branch came to be assigned the code SIBL0000116.

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 SIBL0000116, money simply cannot be routed to the ATHIRAMPUZHA branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Athirampuzha branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000116 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 SIBL0000116.

Banking services available

The Athirampuzha branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 481-2730585.

• 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 SIBL0000116

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000116

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 SIBL0000116 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, ATHIRAMPUZHA using IFSC SIBL0000116

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 SIBL0000116, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – ATHIRAMPUZHA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ATHIRAMPUZHA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's ATHIRAMPUZHA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000116 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to South Indian Bank – ATHIRAMPUZHA, use IMPS. With IFSC SIBL0000116 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 Athirampuzha

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 SIBL0000116:

• 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 ATHIRAMPUZHA is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000116.

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 SIBL0000116

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 – ATHIRAMPUZHA is still mapped to IFSC SIBL0000116. 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 SIBL0000116 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Athirampuzha 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 SIBL0000116 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.

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 SIBL0000116 and the account number together uniquely identify the Athirampuzha 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 – ATHIRAMPUZHA:

• The IFSC is exactly SIBL0000116 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 ATHIRAMPUZHA 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 Athirampuzha branch

The branch is located at PANNACKAL BUILDINGS, CENTRAL JUNCTION, ATHIRAMPUZHA, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686562, which puts it inside Kottayam, the broader Kottayam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank Athirampuzha branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000116 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 481-2730585 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 SIBL0000116 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000116 for South Indian Bank – ATHIRAMPUZHA, 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 Athirampuzha branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000116, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SIBL0000116 belongs to South Indian Bank's ATHIRAMPUZHA branch, located at PANNACKAL BUILDINGS, CENTRAL JUNCTION, ATHIRAMPUZHA, KOTTAYAM, KERALA-686562 in KOTTAYAM, 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.