If you are searching for the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch in JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is JAKA0MEDJAM. 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 GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM 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.
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 – GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU is JAKA0MEDJAM. The first four letters JAKA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters MEDJAM map to this branch in JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Government Medical College Jammu |
| IFSC Code | JAKA0MEDJAM |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU,MAHESHPURA CHOWK, JAMMU |
| City | Jammu |
| District | Jammu |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| STD Code | 191 |
| Phone | 2580380 |
Bank profile
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Government Medical College Jammu branch — IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
About this branch
The branch is located at MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU,MAHESHPURA CHOWK, JAMMU. It serves the Jammu 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 JAKA0MEDJAM 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 GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0MEDJAM.
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 JAKA0MEDJAM, money simply cannot be routed to the GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM
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 JAKA0MEDJAM across all three.
NEFT to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU using IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM
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 JAKA0MEDJAM, and confirm that the system picks up Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU (IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Government Medical College Jammu
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 JAKA0MEDJAM:
- 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 GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU is still linked to IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM.
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 GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch, the IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM 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 Government Medical College Jammu branch
Once you have an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU, the IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM 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 Government Medical College Jammu branch can access most of Jammu and Kashmir 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 JAKA0MEDJAM
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 JAKA0MEDJAM and the account number together uniquely identify the Government Medical College Jammu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU 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 JAKA0MEDJAM 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM
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 – GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU, 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:
JAKA0MEDJAM. - 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 Government Medical College Jammu branch
The branch is located at MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU,MAHESHPURA CHOWK, JAMMU, which puts it inside Jammu, the broader Jammu district, and the state of Jammu and Kashmir. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Government Medical College Jammu branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 191-2580380 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 JAKA0MEDJAM and your account number.
Verifying IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM 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 JAKA0MEDJAM by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 191-2580380.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Government Medical College Jammu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Jammu and Kashmir Bank LimitedGovernment Medical College Jammu Branch
MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU,MAHESHPURA CHOWK, JAMMU
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Phone: 191-2580380
IFSC: JAKA0MEDJAM
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Government Medical College Jammu branch?
You can reach the branch at 191-2580380 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Government Medical College Jammu branch located?
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's Government Medical College Jammu branch is located at MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU,MAHESHPURA CHOWK, JAMMU, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Government Medical College Jammu branch?
The IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Government Medical College Jammu branch is JAKA0MEDJAM. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Government Medical College Jammu branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM the same for all accounts at Government Medical College Jammu branch?
Yes. The IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM is shared by every account held at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's Government Medical College Jammu branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Government Medical College Jammu branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 191-2580380 to confirm.
Can I use IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC JAKA0MEDJAM to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: JAKA0MEDJAM is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE JAMMU branch, in JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.


