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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's NOORANAD branch in MAVELIKARA, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code KSBK0001266 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 NOORANAD branch, the IFSC KSBK0001266 breaks down as follows: KSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001266 identifies this particular branch.

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 Nooranad branch in Mavelikara, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KSBK0001266 for all electronic settlement.

Nooranad branch overview

Located at PP28,NOORANAD,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504, the Nooranad branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KSBK0001266 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 NOORANAD of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KSBK0001266 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 KSBK0001266 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 KSBK0001266 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nooranad branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001266

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 KSBK0001266 across all three.

NEFT to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, NOORANAD using IFSC KSBK0001266

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 KSBK0001266, and confirm that the system picks up The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – NOORANAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KSBK0001266

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 – NOORANAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSBK0001266 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited NOORANAD (IFSC KSBK0001266)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KSBK0001266 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NOORANAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nooranad

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 KSBK0001266:

• 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 NOORANAD is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001266.

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 KSBK0001266

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 – NOORANAD is still mapped to IFSC KSBK0001266. 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 KSBK0001266 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Nooranad branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001266 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 KSBK0001266.

Banking services available

The Nooranad branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 479-2386345.

• 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 KSBK0001266

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Nooranad 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 KSBK0001266 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.

How to reach the Nooranad branch

The branch is located at PP28,NOORANAD,ALAPPUZHA PIN 690504, which puts it inside Mavelikara, the broader Alappuzha 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 Nooranad branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001266 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 479-2386345 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 KSBK0001266 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 – NOORANAD:

• The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001266 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 NOORANAD 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 Nooranad 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 KSBK0001266 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001266 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – NOORANAD, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KSBK0001266 belongs to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's NOORANAD branch, located at PP28,NOORANAD,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.