If you are searching for the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, HARIA CHAK branch in KATHUA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is JAKA0HRCHAK. 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 HARIA CHAK branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK 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 – HARIA CHAK is JAKA0HRCHAK. The first four letters JAKA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters HRCHAK map to this branch in KATHUA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR.
About Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Haria Chak branch in Kathua. 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, JAKA0HRCHAK.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Haria Chak |
| IFSC Code | JAKA0HRCHAK |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | TEHSIL HIRANAGAR |
| City | Kathua |
| District | Kathua |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| STD Code | 192 |
| Phone | 210250 |
About the Haria Chak branch
The Haria Chak branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is situated at TEHSIL HIRANAGAR. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code JAKA0HRCHAK is used.
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 HARIA CHAK branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0HRCHAK.
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 JAKA0HRCHAK, money simply cannot be routed to the HARIA CHAK branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Haria Chak branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK 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 JAKA0HRCHAK.
Banking services available
The Haria Chak branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 192-210250.
- 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 JAKA0HRCHAK
How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK
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 JAKA0HRCHAK across all three.
How to use IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK 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 HARIA CHAK 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as HARIA CHAK.
- 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 HARIA CHAK
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's HARIA CHAK branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited HARIA CHAK (IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the HARIA CHAK branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Haria Chak
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 JAKA0HRCHAK:
- 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 HARIA CHAK is still linked to IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK.
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 JAKA0HRCHAK
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 – HARIA CHAK is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK. 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 JAKA0HRCHAK and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HARIA CHAK 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 JAKA0HRCHAK 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.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Haria Chak branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
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 Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – HARIA CHAK:
- The IFSC is exactly JAKA0HRCHAK with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited as the bank name and HARIA CHAK 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.
How to reach the Haria Chak branch
The branch is located at TEHSIL HIRANAGAR, which puts it inside Kathua, the broader Kathua 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 Haria Chak branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 192-210250 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 JAKA0HRCHAK and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – HARIA CHAK, 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 Haria Chak 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 JAKA0HRCHAK continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Jammu and Kashmir Bank LimitedHaria Chak Branch
TEHSIL HIRANAGAR
Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
Phone: 192-210250
IFSC: JAKA0HRCHAK
Frequently asked questions
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 Haria Chak branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Haria Chak branch?
The IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Haria Chak branch is JAKA0HRCHAK. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How do I add Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Haria Chak as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK the same for all accounts at Haria Chak branch?
Yes. The IFSC JAKA0HRCHAK is shared by every account held at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's Haria Chak branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Haria Chak branch located?
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's Haria Chak branch is located at TEHSIL HIRANAGAR, Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
Does Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Haria Chak branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 192-210250 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: JAKA0HRCHAK is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, HARIA CHAK branch, in KATHUA, 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.


