IFSC Code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, Karavaloor Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, KARAVALOOR branch in KARAVALOOR. The 11-digit IFSC KSBK0001126 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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited at the KARAVALOOR 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.

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, KSBK0001126 is the IFSC of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARAVALOOR branch. The format is fixed: KSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001126 = branch identifier.

About the bank

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Karavaloor branch in Karavaloor, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KSBK0001126 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Karavaloor branch

The Karavaloor branch of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at P6,65AND66,ARAVALOOR,OLLAMPIN. 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 KSBK0001126 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 KARAVALOOR branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001126.

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 KSBK0001126, money simply cannot be routed to the KARAVALOOR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Karavaloor branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001126 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 KSBK0001126.

Banking services available

The Karavaloor branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 474-2252555.

• 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 KSBK0001126

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001126

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 KSBK0001126 across all three.

NEFT to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, KARAVALOOR using IFSC KSBK0001126

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 KSBK0001126, and confirm that the system picks up The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARAVALOOR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KARAVALOOR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARAVALOOR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KSBK0001126 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited KARAVALOOR (IFSC KSBK0001126)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KSBK0001126 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KARAVALOOR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Karavaloor

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 KSBK0001126:

• 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 KARAVALOOR is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001126.

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 KSBK0001126

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 – KARAVALOOR is still mapped to IFSC KSBK0001126. 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 KSBK0001126 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 Karavaloor 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 KSBK0001126 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 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 KSBK0001126 and the account number together uniquely identify the Karavaloor 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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARAVALOOR:

• The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001126 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and KARAVALOOR 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 Karavaloor branch

The branch is located at P6,65AND66,ARAVALOOR,OLLAMPIN, which puts it inside Karavaloor, the broader Kollam 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 Karavaloor branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001126 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 474-2252555 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 KSBK0001126 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001126 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARAVALOOR, 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 Karavaloor 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 KSBK0001126 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KSBK0001126 belongs to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARAVALOOR branch, located at P6,65AND66,ARAVALOOR,OLLAMPIN in KARAVALOOR, 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.