IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Kuttanellur Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for South Indian Bank, KUTTANELLUR branch in KUTTANALLUR. The 11-digit IFSC SIBL0000535 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 KUTTANELLUR 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 KUTTANELLUR branch, the IFSC SIBL0000535 breaks down as follows: SIBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000535 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 Kuttanellur branch — IFSC SIBL0000535 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kuttanallur, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

About the Kuttanellur branch

The Kuttanellur branch of South Indian Bank is situated at JOS ALUKKAS SHOPPING COMPLEX, ADJACENT TO ST JOHN BOSCO R C CHURCH, MARIAPURAM, ANCHERY PO, THRISSUR, KERALA-680006. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code SIBL0000535 is used.

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 KUTTANELLUR branch came to be assigned the code SIBL0000535.

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 SIBL0000535, money simply cannot be routed to the KUTTANELLUR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kuttanellur branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000535 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 SIBL0000535.

Banking services available

The Kuttanellur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 487-2350557.

• 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 SIBL0000535

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000535

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 SIBL0000535 across all three.

How to use IFSC SIBL0000535 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to South Indian Bank's KUTTANELLUR 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 SIBL0000535.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as South Indian Bank and the branch as KUTTANELLUR.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KUTTANELLUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's KUTTANELLUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000535 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to South Indian Bank KUTTANELLUR (IFSC SIBL0000535)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000535 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUTTANELLUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kuttanellur

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 SIBL0000535:

• 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 KUTTANELLUR is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000535.

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 SIBL0000535

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 – KUTTANELLUR is still mapped to IFSC SIBL0000535. 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 SIBL0000535 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 Kuttanellur 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 SIBL0000535 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kuttanellur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SIBL0000535 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 – KUTTANELLUR:

• The IFSC is exactly SIBL0000535 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 KUTTANELLUR 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 Kuttanellur branch

The branch is located at JOS ALUKKAS SHOPPING COMPLEX, ADJACENT TO ST JOHN BOSCO R C CHURCH, MARIAPURAM, ANCHERY PO, THRISSUR, KERALA-680006, which puts it inside Kuttanallur, 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 Kuttanellur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000535 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 487-2350557 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 SIBL0000535 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000535 for South Indian Bank – KUTTANELLUR, 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 Kuttanellur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000535, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SIBL0000535 is the IFSC code of South Indian Bank, KUTTANELLUR branch, in KUTTANALLUR, 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.