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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, PALLICKAL branch in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KSBK0001068. 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 PALLICKAL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KSBK0001068 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.

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, KSBK0001068 is the IFSC of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's PALLICKAL branch. The format is fixed: KSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001068 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Pallickal branch — IFSC KSBK0001068 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

About this branch

The branch is located at PP 10/310,PULIMATH BUILDINGS,PALLIKKAL,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN 695604. 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 KSBK0001068 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 PALLICKAL of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KSBK0001068 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 KSBK0001068 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001068

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 KSBK0001068 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSBK0001068 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 PALLICKAL 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 KSBK0001068.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as PALLICKAL.
5. 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 PALLICKAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's PALLICKAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KSBK0001068 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 – PALLICKAL, use IMPS. With IFSC KSBK0001068 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 KSBK0001068 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – PALLICKAL, 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 Pallickal 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 PALLICKAL branch, the IFSC KSBK0001068 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 Pallickal branch

Once you have an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – PALLICKAL, the IFSC KSBK0001068 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 Pallickal branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 470-2684287.

• 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 KSBK0001068

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 KSBK0001068 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pallickal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pallickal 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 KSBK0001068 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.

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 – PALLICKAL:

• The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001068 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 PALLICKAL 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 Pallickal branch

The branch is located at PP 10/310,PULIMATH BUILDINGS,PALLIKKAL,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN 695604, 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 Pallickal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001068 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 470-2684287 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 KSBK0001068 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001068 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – PALLICKAL, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Pallickal 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 KSBK0001068 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001068 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, PALLICKAL 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.