IFSC Code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, Wayanad Main Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's WAYANAD MAIN branch in KALPETTA, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code KSBK0001714 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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's WAYANAD MAIN branch, the IFSC KSBK0001714 breaks down as follows: KSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001714 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Wayanad Main branch in Kalpetta. 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, KSBK0001714.

About the Wayanad Main branch

The Wayanad Main branch of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at VI/285,NEAR CIVILSTATION,KALPETTA,KALPETTA NORTH,WAYANAD PIN 673122. 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 KSBK0001714 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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's WAYANAD MAIN branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001714.

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 KSBK0001714, money simply cannot be routed to the WAYANAD MAIN branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001714

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 KSBK0001714 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSBK0001714 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's WAYANAD MAIN 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 KSBK0001714.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as WAYANAD MAIN.
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 WAYANAD MAIN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's WAYANAD MAIN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KSBK0001714 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited WAYANAD MAIN (IFSC KSBK0001714)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KSBK0001714 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the WAYANAD MAIN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Wayanad Main

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 KSBK0001714:

• 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 WAYANAD MAIN is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001714.

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 KSBK0001714

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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – WAYANAD MAIN is still mapped to IFSC KSBK0001714. 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 KSBK0001714 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Wayanad Main branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001714 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, 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 KSBK0001714.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Wayanad Main branch can access most of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited'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 KSBK0001714

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KSBK0001714 and the account number together uniquely identify the Wayanad Main branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Wayanad Main 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 KSBK0001714 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KSBK0001714

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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – WAYANAD MAIN, 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: KSBK0001714.
• 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 Wayanad Main branch

The branch is located at VI/285,NEAR CIVILSTATION,KALPETTA,KALPETTA NORTH,WAYANAD PIN 673122, which puts it inside Kalpetta, the broader Wayanad district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited Wayanad Main branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001714 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 493-6206785 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 KSBK0001714 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KSBK0001714 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 KSBK0001714 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 493-6206785.
• 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 Wayanad Main branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSBK0001714, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001714 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, WAYANAD MAIN branch, in KALPETTA, 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.