IFSC Code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, Erattupetta Evening Branch, Kerala

Below are the complete branch details for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, ERATTUPETTA EVENING branch, located in KOTTAYAM, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KSBK0001293. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case KSBK0001293 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING is KSBK0001293. The first four letters KSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001293 map to this branch in KOTTAYAM, KERALA.

Bank profile

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Erattupetta Evening branch — IFSC KSBK0001293 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kottayam, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

About the Erattupetta Evening branch

The Erattupetta Evening branch of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at 12/405,ERATTUPETTA,KOTTAYAM PIN 686121. 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 KSBK0001293 is used.

Why every The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited 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 ERATTUPETTA EVENING of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KSBK0001293 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 KSBK0001293 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Erattupetta Evening branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001293 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 KSBK0001293.

Banking services available

The Erattupetta Evening branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 482-2272343.

• 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 KSBK0001293

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001293

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 KSBK0001293 across all three.

NEFT to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, ERATTUPETTA EVENING using IFSC KSBK0001293

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 KSBK0001293, and confirm that the system picks up The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KSBK0001293

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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSBK0001293 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING, use IMPS. With IFSC KSBK0001293 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Erattupetta Evening

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 KSBK0001293:

• 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 ERATTUPETTA EVENING is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001293.

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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's ERATTUPETTA EVENING branch, the IFSC KSBK0001293 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.

Online banking and IFSC KSBK0001293

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ERATTUPETTA EVENING 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 KSBK0001293 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Erattupetta Evening branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KSBK0001293 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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING:

• The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001293 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 ERATTUPETTA EVENING 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 Erattupetta Evening branch

The branch is located at 12/405,ERATTUPETTA,KOTTAYAM PIN 686121, which puts it inside Kottayam, the broader Kottayam 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 Erattupetta Evening branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001293 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 482-2272343 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 KSBK0001293 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001293 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ERATTUPETTA EVENING, 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 Erattupetta Evening 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 KSBK0001293 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001293 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, ERATTUPETTA EVENING branch, in KOTTAYAM, 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.