IFSC Code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, Thrissur Town Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, THRISSUR TOWN branch in THRISSUR. The 11-digit IFSC KSBK0001508 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 THRISSUR TOWN 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, KSBK0001508 is the IFSC of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's THRISSUR TOWN branch. The format is fixed: KSBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001508 = branch identifier.

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 Thrissur Town branch in Thrissur, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KSBK0001508 for all electronic settlement.

About the Thrissur Town branch

The Thrissur Town branch of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at 29-A BLOCK,JAIHIND MARKET BUILDING,M O ROAD,THRISSUR,THRISSUR PIN 680001. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code KSBK0001508 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 THRISSUR TOWN branch came to be assigned the code KSBK0001508.

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 KSBK0001508, money simply cannot be routed to the THRISSUR TOWN 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 KSBK0001508 and the account number together uniquely identify the Thrissur Town branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001508

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 KSBK0001508 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSBK0001508 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 THRISSUR TOWN 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 KSBK0001508.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as THRISSUR TOWN.
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 THRISSUR TOWN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's THRISSUR TOWN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KSBK0001508 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 – THRISSUR TOWN, use IMPS. With IFSC KSBK0001508 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Thrissur Town

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 KSBK0001508:

• 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 THRISSUR TOWN is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001508.

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 KSBK0001508

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 – THRISSUR TOWN is still mapped to IFSC KSBK0001508. 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 KSBK0001508 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Thrissur Town branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001508 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 KSBK0001508.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Thrissur Town branch can access most of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC KSBK0001508

Online banking and IFSC KSBK0001508

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the THRISSUR TOWN 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 KSBK0001508 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 Thrissur Town branch

The branch is located at 29-A BLOCK,JAIHIND MARKET BUILDING,M O ROAD,THRISSUR,THRISSUR PIN 680001, which puts it inside Thrissur, the broader Thrissur 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 Thrissur Town branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001508 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 487-2422768 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 KSBK0001508 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KSBK0001508

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 – THRISSUR TOWN, 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: KSBK0001508.
• 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.

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 Thrissur Town branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSBK0001508, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001508 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – THRISSUR TOWN, 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 KSBK0001508 belongs to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's THRISSUR TOWN branch, located at 29-A BLOCK,JAIHIND MARKET BUILDING,M O ROAD,THRISSUR,THRISSUR PIN 680001 in THRISSUR, 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.