IFSC Code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Shirdi Maharashtra Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA branch in AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code JAKA0SAIRAM 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.

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA is JAKA0SAIRAM. The first four letters JAKA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters SAIRAM map to this branch in AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA.

Bank profile

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Shirdi Maharashtra branch — IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, HOTEL TEMPLE VIEW NO 169/25 OPPOSITE SAIBABA TEMPLE, SHIRDI, AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARSHTRA 423109. It serves the Ahmednagar region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited. The IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Jammu and Kashmir 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 SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0SAIRAM 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 JAKA0SAIRAM 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 Shirdi Maharashtra branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM 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 JAKA0SAIRAM

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 JAKA0SAIRAM across all three.

How to use IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA 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 JAKA0SAIRAM.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA, use IMPS. With IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM 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 JAKA0SAIRAM for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA, 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 Shirdi Maharashtra 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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA branch, the IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM 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.

Account types you can open at the Shirdi Maharashtra branch

Once you have an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA, the IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM 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 Shirdi Maharashtra branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 24-23255050.

• 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 JAKA0SAIRAM

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Shirdi Maharashtra 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 JAKA0SAIRAM 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 Shirdi Maharashtra branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, HOTEL TEMPLE VIEW NO 169/25 OPPOSITE SAIBABA TEMPLE, SHIRDI, AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARSHTRA 423109. If you are travelling from outside Ahmednagar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 24-23255050 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 JAKA0SAIRAM and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA, 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: JAKA0SAIRAM.
• 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 Shirdi Maharashtra branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0SAIRAM 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 JAKA0SAIRAM by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 24-23255050.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code JAKA0SAIRAM belongs to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SHIRDI MAHARASHTRA branch, located at GROUND FLOOR, HOTEL TEMPLE VIEW NO 169/25 OPPOSITE SAIBABA TEMPLE, SHIRDI,… in AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA. 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.