IFSC Code of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, Karian Branch, Himachal Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, KARIAN branch in CHAMBA, HIMACHAL PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is HPSC0000200. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the KARIAN branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC HPSC0000200 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARIAN branch, the IFSC HPSC0000200 breaks down as follows: HPSC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000200 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Karian branch in Chamba. 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, HPSC0000200.

Karian branch overview

Located at VILL KARIAN PO BHARIAN KOTHI TEHSIL CHAMBA, the Karian branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC HPSC0000200 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARIAN branch came to be assigned the code HPSC0000200.

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 HPSC0000200, money simply cannot be routed to the KARIAN branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC HPSC0000200

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 HPSC0000200 across all three.

NEFT to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, KARIAN using IFSC HPSC0000200

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 HPSC0000200, and confirm that the system picks up Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KARIAN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARIAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HPSC0000200 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN, use IMPS. With IFSC HPSC0000200 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 HPSC0000200 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN, 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 Karian 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 HPSC0000200

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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN is still mapped to IFSC HPSC0000200. 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 HPSC0000200 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Karian branch

Once you have an account at Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN, the IFSC HPSC0000200 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Karian branch can access most of Himachal Pradesh 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 HPSC0000200

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Karian branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HPSC0000200 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC HPSC0000200

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KARIAN 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 HPSC0000200 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.

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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN:

• The IFSC is exactly HPSC0000200 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and KARIAN 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.

Reaching the branch

The Karian branch sits at VILL KARIAN PO BHARIAN KOTHI TEHSIL CHAMBA. If you are travelling from outside Chamba, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1899-220013 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 HPSC0000200 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HPSC0000200 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – KARIAN, 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 Karian 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 HPSC0000200 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HPSC0000200 belongs to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's KARIAN branch, located at VILL KARIAN PO BHARIAN KOTHI TEHSIL CHAMBA in CHAMBA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.