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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, PILATHARA branch in PILATHARA, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KSBK0001768. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the PILATHARA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KSBK0001768 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – PILATHARA is KSBK0001768. The first four letters KSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001768 map to this branch in PILATHARA, KERALA.

About The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pilathara branch in Pilathara. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, KSBK0001768.

Branch details at a glance

Pilathara branch overview

Located at I390F,PILATHARA,KANNURPIN, the Pilathara branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KSBK0001768 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 PILATHARA branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001768.

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 KSBK0001768, money simply cannot be routed to the PILATHARA branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pilathara branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001768 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 KSBK0001768.

Banking services available

The Pilathara branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 497-2802525.

• 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 KSBK0001768

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001768

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 KSBK0001768 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSBK0001768 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 PILATHARA 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 KSBK0001768.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as PILATHARA.
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 KSBK0001768

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 – PILATHARA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSBK0001768 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited PILATHARA (IFSC KSBK0001768)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KSBK0001768 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PILATHARA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pilathara

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 KSBK0001768:

• 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 PILATHARA is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001768.

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 KSBK0001768

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 – PILATHARA is still mapped to IFSC KSBK0001768. 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 KSBK0001768 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC KSBK0001768

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PILATHARA 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 KSBK0001768 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 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 KSBK0001768 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pilathara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KSBK0001768

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – PILATHARA, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: KSBK0001768.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Pilathara branch sits at I390F,PILATHARA,KANNURPIN. If you are travelling from outside Pilathara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 497-2802525 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC KSBK0001768 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001768 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – PILATHARA, 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 Pilathara branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSBK0001768, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001768 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, PILATHARA branch, in PILATHARA, 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.