IFSC Code of The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur, Karuvarakundu Branch Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur, KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH branch in MALAPPURAM. The 11-digit IFSC NCUB0000005 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 Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur at the KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH 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, NCUB0000005 is the IFSC of The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur's KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: NCUB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000005 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Karuvarakundu Branch branch — IFSC NCUB0000005 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Malappuram, Kerala.

Karuvarakundu Branch branch overview

Located at KIZHAKKETHALA,THARISSU P.O.PIN 676523, the Karuvarakundu Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC NCUB0000005 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur 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 KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH of The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NCUB0000005 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 NCUB0000005 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 NCUB0000005

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 NCUB0000005 across all three.

NEFT to The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur, KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH using IFSC NCUB0000005

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 NCUB0000005, and confirm that the system picks up The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC NCUB0000005

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 Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC NCUB0000005 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC NCUB0000005 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 NCUB0000005 for The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH, 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 Karuvarakundu Branch 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.

UPI payments and IFSC NCUB0000005

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 Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC NCUB0000005. 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 NCUB0000005 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Karuvarakundu Branch branch

Once you have an account at The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH, the IFSC NCUB0000005 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 Karuvarakundu Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 280270.

• 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 NCUB0000005

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Karuvarakundu Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC NCUB0000005 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Karuvarakundu Branch 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 NCUB0000005 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC NCUB0000005

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 Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH, 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: NCUB0000005.
• 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 Karuvarakundu Branch branch

The branch is located at KIZHAKKETHALA,THARISSU P.O.PIN 676523, which puts it inside Malappuram, the broader Karuvarakundu district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur Karuvarakundu Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC NCUB0000005 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 280270 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 NCUB0000005 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC NCUB0000005 for The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur – KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH, 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 Karuvarakundu Branch 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 NCUB0000005 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: NCUB0000005 is the IFSC code of The Nilambur Cooperative Urban Bank Limited Nilambur, KARUVARAKUNDU BRANCH branch, in MALAPPURAM, 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.