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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's VANIMEL branch in VATAKARA, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code KSBK0001672 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 VANIMEL branch, the IFSC KSBK0001672 breaks down as follows: KSBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001672 identifies this particular branch.

About The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited

The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vanimel branch in Vatakara. 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, KSBK0001672.

Vanimel branch overview

Located at /2B,K.PCOMPLEX,KOOLAPARAMBU,KODIYURA,VANIMEL-,KODIYURA,KOZHIKODEPIN, the Vanimel branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KSBK0001672 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 VANIMEL of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KSBK0001672 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 KSBK0001672 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 KSBK0001672 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vanimel branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KSBK0001672

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 KSBK0001672 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSBK0001672 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 VANIMEL 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 KSBK0001672.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as VANIMEL.
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 VANIMEL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited's VANIMEL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KSBK0001672 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited VANIMEL (IFSC KSBK0001672)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KSBK0001672 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VANIMEL branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Vanimel

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 KSBK0001672:

• 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 VANIMEL is still linked to IFSC KSBK0001672.

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 VANIMEL branch, the IFSC KSBK0001672 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vanimel branch is mapped to IFSC KSBK0001672 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 KSBK0001672.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vanimel 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 KSBK0001672

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Vanimel 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 KSBK0001672 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 Vanimel branch

The branch is located at /2B,K.PCOMPLEX,KOOLAPARAMBU,KODIYURA,VANIMEL-,KODIYURA,KOZHIKODEPIN, which puts it inside Vatakara, the broader Kozhikode 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 Vanimel branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSBK0001672 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 496-2522400 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 KSBK0001672 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 – VANIMEL:

• The IFSC is exactly KSBK0001672 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 VANIMEL 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 Vanimel 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 KSBK0001672 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSBK0001672 for The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited – VANIMEL, 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

Final notes

To recap: KSBK0001672 is the IFSC code of The Kerala State Cooperative Bank Limited, VANIMEL branch, in VATAKARA, 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.