IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to South Indian Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM branch in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code SIBL0000379 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, SIBL0000379 is the IFSC of South Indian Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM branch. The format is fixed: SIBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000379 = branch identifier.

About the bank

South Indian Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SIBL0000379 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at DONOTC 2-274, WARD NO2, VAZHVELI BUILDING, KESAVADASAPURAM-ULLOOR ROAD, KESAVADASAPURAM, PATTOM PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004. It serves the Thiruvananthapuram 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 SIBL0000379 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 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code SIBL0000379.

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 SIBL0000379, money simply cannot be routed to the THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch

Once you have an account at South Indian Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM, the IFSC SIBL0000379 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.

Banking services available

The Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 471-2551003.

• 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 SIBL0000379

How to transfer money using IFSC SIBL0000379

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 SIBL0000379 across all three.

NEFT to South Indian Bank, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM using IFSC SIBL0000379

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 SIBL0000379, and confirm that the system picks up South Indian Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SIBL0000379

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 – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SIBL0000379 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to South Indian Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC SIBL0000379 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC SIBL0000379 for South Indian Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM, 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 Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram 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.

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 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM branch, the IFSC SIBL0000379 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram 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 SIBL0000379 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 Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SIBL0000379 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SIBL0000379

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 – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM, 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: SIBL0000379.
• 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 Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch

The branch is located at DONOTC 2-274, WARD NO2, VAZHVELI BUILDING, KESAVADASAPURAM-ULLOOR ROAD, KESAVADASAPURAM, PATTOM PO, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA-695004, which puts it inside Thiruvananthapuram, the broader Trivandrum district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000379 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 471-2551003 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 SIBL0000379 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000379 for South Indian Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM, 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 Thiruvananthapuram Kesavadasapuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SIBL0000379, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code SIBL0000379 belongs to South Indian Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KESAVADASAPURAM branch, located at DONOTC 2-274, WARD NO2, VAZHVELI BUILDING, KESAVADASAPURAM-ULLOOR ROAD,… in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 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.