IFSC Code of South Indian Bank, Vazhakulam Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to South Indian Bank's VAZHAKULAM branch in VAZHAKULAM, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code SIBL0000335 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.

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 VAZHAKULAM branch, the IFSC SIBL0000335 breaks down as follows: SIBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000335 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vazhakulam branch in Vazhakulam. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, SIBL0000335.

About this branch

The branch is located at VAZHAKULAM BRANCH, PULPARAMBIL SHOPPING COMPLEX ,VAZHAKULAM, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, PIN-686670. It serves the Vazhakulam 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 SIBL0000335 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 VAZHAKULAM of South Indian Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SIBL0000335 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 SIBL0000335 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 SIBL0000335

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 SIBL0000335 across all three.

How to use IFSC SIBL0000335 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to South Indian Bank's VAZHAKULAM 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 SIBL0000335.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as South Indian Bank and the branch as VAZHAKULAM.
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 VAZHAKULAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at South Indian Bank's VAZHAKULAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SIBL0000335 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to South Indian Bank VAZHAKULAM (IFSC SIBL0000335)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SIBL0000335 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VAZHAKULAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Vazhakulam

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 SIBL0000335:

• 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 VAZHAKULAM is still linked to IFSC SIBL0000335.

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.

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 VAZHAKULAM branch, the IFSC SIBL0000335 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vazhakulam branch is mapped to IFSC SIBL0000335 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 SIBL0000335.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vazhakulam 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 SIBL0000335

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Vazhakulam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SIBL0000335 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC SIBL0000335

South Indian Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VAZHAKULAM 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 SIBL0000335 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.

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 – VAZHAKULAM:

• The IFSC is exactly SIBL0000335 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 VAZHAKULAM 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 Vazhakulam branch

The branch is located at VAZHAKULAM BRANCH, PULPARAMBIL SHOPPING COMPLEX ,VAZHAKULAM, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, PIN-686670, which puts it inside Vazhakulam, the broader Ernakulam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “South Indian Bank Vazhakulam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SIBL0000335 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 485-2260499 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 SIBL0000335 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SIBL0000335 for South Indian Bank – VAZHAKULAM, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Vazhakulam 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 SIBL0000335 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SIBL0000335 belongs to South Indian Bank's VAZHAKULAM branch, located at VAZHAKULAM BRANCH, PULPARAMBIL SHOPPING COMPLEX ,VAZHAKULAM, ERNAKULAM,… in VAZHAKULAM, 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.