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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's MACHHEDI branch in KATHUA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. The branch's IFSC code JAKA0MACHAN 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's MACHHEDI branch, the IFSC JAKA0MACHAN breaks down as follows: JAKA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and MACHAN identifies this particular branch.

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 Machhedi branch in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0MACHAN for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at MACHHEDI TEHSIL BILAWAR. It serves the Kathua 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 JAKA0MACHAN 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 MACHHEDI branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0MACHAN.

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 JAKA0MACHAN, money simply cannot be routed to the MACHHEDI 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 JAKA0MACHAN and the account number together uniquely identify the Machhedi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0MACHAN

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 JAKA0MACHAN across all three.

NEFT to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, MACHHEDI using IFSC JAKA0MACHAN

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 JAKA0MACHAN, and confirm that the system picks up Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – MACHHEDI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC JAKA0MACHAN

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 – MACHHEDI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC JAKA0MACHAN 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 – MACHHEDI, use IMPS. With IFSC JAKA0MACHAN 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 JAKA0MACHAN for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – MACHHEDI, 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 Machhedi 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 MACHHEDI branch, the IFSC JAKA0MACHAN 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Machhedi branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0MACHAN 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 JAKA0MACHAN.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Machhedi 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 JAKA0MACHAN

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Machhedi 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 JAKA0MACHAN 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 Machhedi branch

The branch is located at MACHHEDI TEHSIL BILAWAR, which puts it inside Kathua, the broader Kathua 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 Machhedi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0MACHAN should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 192-9697231529 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 JAKA0MACHAN and your account number.

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 – MACHHEDI:

• The IFSC is exactly JAKA0MACHAN 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 MACHHEDI 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.

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 Machhedi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JAKA0MACHAN, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0MACHAN 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 JAKA0MACHAN by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 192-9697231529.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: JAKA0MACHAN is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, MACHHEDI 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.