IFSC Code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Akingam Branch, Jammu and Kashmir

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, AKINGAM branch in ANANTNAG. The 11-digit IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM 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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited at the AKINGAM 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.

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 – AKINGAM is JAKA0AKNGAM. The first four letters JAKA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters AKNGAM map to this branch in ANANTNAG, JAMMU AND KASHMIR.

About the bank

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Akingam branch in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0AKNGAM for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at MAIN BAZAR AKHNOOR. It serves the Anantnag 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 JAKA0AKNGAM is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's AKINGAM branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0AKNGAM.

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 JAKA0AKNGAM, money simply cannot be routed to the AKINGAM branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Akingam branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, 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 JAKA0AKNGAM.

Banking services available

The Akingam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 193-9697909205.

• 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 JAKA0AKNGAM

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM

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 JAKA0AKNGAM across all three.

How to use IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM 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 AKINGAM 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 JAKA0AKNGAM.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as AKINGAM.
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 AKINGAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's AKINGAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited AKINGAM (IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AKINGAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Akingam

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 JAKA0AKNGAM:

• 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 AKINGAM is still linked to IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM.

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's AKINGAM branch, the IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Akingam 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 JAKA0AKNGAM 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.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM and the account number together uniquely identify the Akingam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM

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 – AKINGAM, 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: JAKA0AKNGAM.
• 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 Akingam branch

The branch is located at MAIN BAZAR AKHNOOR, which puts it inside Anantnag, the broader Anantnag district, and the state of Jammu and Kashmir. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Akingam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 193-9697909205 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 JAKA0AKNGAM and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC JAKA0AKNGAM for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – AKINGAM, 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 Akingam 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 JAKA0AKNGAM continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code JAKA0AKNGAM belongs to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's AKINGAM branch, located at MAIN BAZAR AKHNOOR in ANANTNAG, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. 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.