Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of India's TAPRANA branch in KARNAL, HARYANA. The branch's IFSC code BKID0006744 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 Bank of India's TAPRANA branch, the IFSC BKID0006744 breaks down as follows: BKID identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 006744 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Taprana branch in Karnal, Haryana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BKID0006744 for all electronic settlement.
About the Taprana branch
The Taprana branch of Bank of India is situated at VILL TAPRANAPOST OFFICE TIKRI DISTT KARNAL HARYANA 1320. 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 BKID0006744 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Taprana |
| IFSC Code | BKID0006744 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | VILL TAPRANAPOST OFFICE TIKRI DISTT KARNAL HARYANA 1320 |
| City | Karnal |
| District | Karnal |
| State | Haryana |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 7283233212 |
Why every Bank of India 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 TAPRANA of Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BKID0006744 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 BKID0006744 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Taprana branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BKID0006744 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0006744
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 BKID0006744 across all three.
How to use IFSC BKID0006744 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of India's TAPRANA 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BKID0006744.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of India and the branch as TAPRANA.
- 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 TAPRANA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of India's TAPRANA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BKID0006744 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of India – TAPRANA, use IMPS. With IFSC BKID0006744 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 BKID0006744 for Bank of India – TAPRANA, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – BKID0006744 | Yes – BKID0006744 | Yes – BKID0006744 |
For most retail customers crediting the Taprana 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 Bank of India's TAPRANA branch, the IFSC BKID0006744 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 Taprana branch is mapped to IFSC BKID0006744 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bank of India, 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 BKID0006744.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Taprana branch can access most of Bank of India'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 BKID0006744
Online banking and IFSC BKID0006744
Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the TAPRANA 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 BKID0006744 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 Taprana branch
The branch is located at VILL TAPRANAPOST OFFICE TIKRI DISTT KARNAL HARYANA 1320, which puts it inside Karnal, the broader Karnal district, and the state of Haryana. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of India Taprana branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BKID0006744 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7283233212 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 BKID0006744 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BKID0006744
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 Bank of India – TAPRANA, 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:
BKID0006744. - 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 Taprana branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BKID0006744, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC BKID0006744 from official sources
The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm BKID0006744 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-7283233212.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Bank of IndiaTaprana Branch
VILL TAPRANAPOST OFFICE TIKRI DISTT KARNAL HARYANA 1320
Karnal, Haryana
Phone: 91-7283233212
IFSC: BKID0006744
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC BKID0006744 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BKID0006744 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BKID0006744 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bank of India – Taprana reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of Bank of India Taprana branch?
The IFSC code of Bank of India, Taprana branch is BKID0006744. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Bank of India Taprana branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-7283233212 to confirm.
Is IFSC BKID0006744 the same for all accounts at Taprana branch?
Yes. The IFSC BKID0006744 is shared by every account held at Bank of India's Taprana branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Taprana branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code BKID0006744 belongs to Bank of India's TAPRANA branch, located at VILL TAPRANAPOST OFFICE TIKRI DISTT KARNAL HARYANA 1320 in KARNAL, HARYANA. 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.


