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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, KUMARAKOM branch in KOTTAYAM. The 11-digit IFSC KSBK0001310 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 KUMARAKOM 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.

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 – KUMARAKOM is KSBK0001310. The first four letters KSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001310 map to this branch in KOTTAYAM, KERALA.

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 Kumarakom branch in Kottayam, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KSBK0001310 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Kumarakom branch overview

Located at 569,KUMARAKOM,KOTTAYAM PIN 686563, the Kumarakom branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KSBK0001310 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 KUMARAKOM branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001310.

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 KSBK0001310, money simply cannot be routed to the KUMARAKOM branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Kumarakom branch

Once you have an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KUMARAKOM, the IFSC KSBK0001310 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kumarakom 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 KSBK0001310

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001310

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 KSBK0001310 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSBK0001310 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 KUMARAKOM 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 KSBK0001310.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as KUMARAKOM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KSBK0001310

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 – KUMARAKOM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSBK0001310 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 – KUMARAKOM, use IMPS. With IFSC KSBK0001310 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 KSBK0001310 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KUMARAKOM, 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 Kumarakom 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 The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's KUMARAKOM branch, the IFSC KSBK0001310 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 Kumarakom 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 KSBK0001310 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 Kumarakom branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KSBK0001310 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 – KUMARAKOM:

• The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001310 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 KUMARAKOM 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 Kumarakom branch

The branch is located at 569,KUMARAKOM,KOTTAYAM PIN 686563, 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 Kumarakom branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001310 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 481-5256155 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 KSBK0001310 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001310 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KUMARAKOM, 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 Kumarakom branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSBK0001310, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001310 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, KUMARAKOM 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.