IFSC Code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Majua Uttami Branch, Jammu and Kashmir

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, MAJUA UTTAMI branch in JAMMU, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is JAKA0MAJUAU. 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 MAJUA UTTAMI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, JAKA0MAJUAU is the IFSC of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's MAJUA UTTAMI branch. The format is fixed: JAKA = bank code, 0 = reserved, MAJUAU = branch identifier.

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 Majua Uttami branch in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0MAJUAU for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at P.O RAIKA, TEHSIL BISHNAH, DISTT JAMMU-181132. 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 JAKA0MAJUAU is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's MAJUA UTTAMI branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0MAJUAU.

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 JAKA0MAJUAU, money simply cannot be routed to the MAJUA UTTAMI branch electronically.

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 JAKA0MAJUAU and the account number together uniquely identify the Majua Uttami branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU

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 JAKA0MAJUAU across all three.

How to use IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU 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 MAJUA UTTAMI 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 JAKA0MAJUAU.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as MAJUA UTTAMI.
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 JAKA0MAJUAU

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 – MAJUA UTTAMI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited MAJUA UTTAMI (IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MAJUA UTTAMI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Majua Uttami

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 JAKA0MAJUAU:

• 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 MAJUA UTTAMI is still linked to IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU

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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – MAJUA UTTAMI is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU. 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 JAKA0MAJUAU and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Majua Uttami branch

Once you have an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – MAJUA UTTAMI, the IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU 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 Majua Uttami 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 JAKA0MAJUAU

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Majua Uttami 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 JAKA0MAJUAU 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.

How to reach the Majua Uttami branch

The branch is located at P.O RAIKA, TEHSIL BISHNAH, DISTT JAMMU-181132, which puts it inside Jammu, the broader Jammu 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 Majua Uttami branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 192-9469173270 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 JAKA0MAJUAU and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU

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 – MAJUA UTTAMI, 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: JAKA0MAJUAU.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Majua Uttami 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 JAKA0MAJUAU continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC JAKA0MAJUAU for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – MAJUA UTTAMI, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: JAKA0MAJUAU is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, MAJUA UTTAMI 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.