IFSC Code of Bank of India, Kollegal Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Bank of India, KOLLEGAL branch, located in KOLLEGAL DIST CHAMARAJANAGAR, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BKID0008444. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case BKID0008444 for Bank of India – KOLLEGAL — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Bank of India – KOLLEGAL is BKID0008444. The first four letters BKID are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008444 map to this branch in KOLLEGAL DIST CHAMARAJANAGAR, KARNATAKA.

Bank profile

Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kollegal branch — IFSC BKID0008444 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kollegal Dist Chamarajanagar, Karnataka.

Kollegal branch overview

Located at 7468 PANCHA RATHANA NILAYA 4TH CROSSSOUTHERN EXTN KOLLEGAL DIST CHAMARAJANAGAR, the Kollegal branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BKID0008444 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Bank of India's KOLLEGAL branch came to be assigned the code BKID0008444.

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 BKID0008444, money simply cannot be routed to the KOLLEGAL branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC BKID0008444 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kollegal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BKID0008444

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 BKID0008444 across all three.

How to use IFSC BKID0008444 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of India's KOLLEGAL 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 BKID0008444.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of India and the branch as KOLLEGAL.
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 KOLLEGAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of India's KOLLEGAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BKID0008444 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of India KOLLEGAL (IFSC BKID0008444)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BKID0008444 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOLLEGAL branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kollegal

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 BKID0008444:

• 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 KOLLEGAL is still linked to IFSC BKID0008444.

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 Bank of India's KOLLEGAL branch, the IFSC BKID0008444 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 Kollegal branch is mapped to IFSC BKID0008444 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 BKID0008444.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kollegal 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 BKID0008444

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kollegal 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 BKID0008444 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kollegal branch sits at 7468 PANCHA RATHANA NILAYA 4TH CROSSSOUTHERN EXTN KOLLEGAL DIST CHAMARAJANAGAR. If you are travelling from outside Kollegal Dist Chamarajanagar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8224-8224253419 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC BKID0008444 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 Bank of India – KOLLEGAL:

• The IFSC is exactly BKID0008444 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Bank of India as the bank name and KOLLEGAL 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.

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 Kollegal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BKID0008444, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BKID0008444 for Bank of India – KOLLEGAL, 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.

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Summary

The IFSC code BKID0008444 belongs to Bank of India's KOLLEGAL branch, located at 7468 PANCHA RATHANA NILAYA 4TH CROSSSOUTHERN EXTN KOLLEGAL DIST CHAMARAJANAGAR in KOLLEGAL DIST CHAMARAJANAGAR, KARNATAKA. 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.