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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's KALLIYOOR branch in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code KSBK0001040 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.

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 – KALLIYOOR is KSBK0001040. The first four letters KSBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001040 map to this branch in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA.

About The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kalliyoor branch in Thiruvananthapuram. 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, KSBK0001040.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at KP 13/775,OFFICE WARD,NEAR PANCHAYATH OFFICE,KALLIYOOR,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN 695042. It serves the Thiruvananthapuram 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 KSBK0001040 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 KALLIYOOR branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001040.

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 KSBK0001040, money simply cannot be routed to the KALLIYOOR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Kalliyoor branch

Once you have an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KALLIYOOR, the IFSC KSBK0001040 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 Kalliyoor branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 471-2399332.

• 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 KSBK0001040

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001040

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 KSBK0001040 across all three.

NEFT to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, KALLIYOOR using IFSC KSBK0001040

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 KSBK0001040, and confirm that the system picks up The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KALLIYOOR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KSBK0001040

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 – KALLIYOOR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSBK0001040 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited KALLIYOOR (IFSC KSBK0001040)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KSBK0001040 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KALLIYOOR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kalliyoor

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 KSBK0001040:

• 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 KALLIYOOR is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001040.

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 KALLIYOOR branch, the IFSC KSBK0001040 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 KSBK0001040

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KALLIYOOR 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 KSBK0001040 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 KSBK0001040 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kalliyoor 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 KSBK0001040

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 – KALLIYOOR, 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: KSBK0001040.
• 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.

How to reach the Kalliyoor branch

The branch is located at KP 13/775,OFFICE WARD,NEAR PANCHAYATH OFFICE,KALLIYOOR,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN 695042, which puts it inside Thiruvananthapuram, the broader Thiruvananthapuram 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 Kalliyoor branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001040 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 471-2399332 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 KSBK0001040 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001040 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – KALLIYOOR, 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 Kalliyoor branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSBK0001040, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001040 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, KALLIYOOR branch, in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 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.