This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch in MAVELIKARA. The 11-digit IFSC KSBK0001234 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 ATHIKATTUKULANGARA 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, KSBK0001234 is the IFSC of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch. The format is fixed: KSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001234 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Athikattukulangara branch — IFSC KSBK0001234 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mavelikara, Kerala.
About this branch
The branch is located at 565,JESWIN BUILDING,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504. It serves the Mavelikara region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC KSBK0001234 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Athikattukulangara |
| IFSC Code | KSBK0001234 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 565,JESWIN BUILDING,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504 |
| City | Mavelikara |
| District | Alappuzha |
| State | Kerala |
| STD Code | 479 |
| Phone | 2373180 |
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 ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001234.
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 KSBK0001234, money simply cannot be routed to the ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch electronically.
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 KSBK0001234 and the account number together uniquely identify the Athikattukulangara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001234
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 KSBK0001234 across all three.
How to use IFSC KSBK0001234 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 ATHIKATTUKULANGARA 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC KSBK0001234.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as ATHIKATTUKULANGARA.
- 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 ATHIKATTUKULANGARA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KSBK0001234 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ATHIKATTUKULANGARA, use IMPS. With IFSC KSBK0001234 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 KSBK0001234 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ATHIKATTUKULANGARA, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – KSBK0001234 | Yes – KSBK0001234 | Yes – KSBK0001234 |
For most retail customers crediting the Athikattukulangara 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 ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch, the IFSC KSBK0001234 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.
Account types you can open at the Athikattukulangara branch
Once you have an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – ATHIKATTUKULANGARA, the IFSC KSBK0001234 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.
Banking services available
The Athikattukulangara branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 479-2373180.
- 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 KSBK0001234
Online banking and IFSC KSBK0001234
The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ATHIKATTUKULANGARA 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 KSBK0001234 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.
How to reach the Athikattukulangara branch
The branch is located at 565,JESWIN BUILDING,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504, which puts it inside Mavelikara, the broader Alappuzha district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited Athikattukulangara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001234 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 479-2373180 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 KSBK0001234 and your account number.
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 – ATHIKATTUKULANGARA:
- The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001234 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 ATHIKATTUKULANGARA 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Athikattukulangara 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 KSBK0001234 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC KSBK0001234 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 KSBK0001234 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 479-2373180.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
The Kerala State Cooperative Bank LimitedAthikattukulangara Branch
565,JESWIN BUILDING,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504
Mavelikara, Kerala
Phone: 479-2373180
IFSC: KSBK0001234
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC KSBK0001234 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC KSBK0001234 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC KSBK0001234 the same for all accounts at Athikattukulangara branch?
Yes. The IFSC KSBK0001234 is shared by every account held at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's Athikattukulangara branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited Athikattukulangara branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 479-2373180 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using KSBK0001234 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – Athikattukulangara reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited Athikattukulangara branch located?
The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's Athikattukulangara branch is located at 565,JESWIN BUILDING,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504, Mavelikara, Kerala.
What is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited Athikattukulangara branch?
The IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, Athikattukulangara branch is KSBK0001234. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC KSBK0001234 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC KSBK0001234 to send funds instantly.
Summary
The IFSC code KSBK0001234 belongs to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's ATHIKATTUKULANGARA branch, located at 565,JESWIN BUILDING,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ATHIKATTUKULANGARA,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504 in MAVELIKARA, 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.


