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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's HANDWARA branch in KUPWARA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. The branch's IFSC code JAKA0HNDWAR 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 HANDWARA branch, the IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR breaks down as follows: JAKA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and HNDWAR 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 Handwara branch in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0HNDWAR for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at NEAR TEHSIL OFFICE. It serves the Kupwara 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 JAKA0HNDWAR 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 HANDWARA branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0HNDWAR.

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 JAKA0HNDWAR, money simply cannot be routed to the HANDWARA 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 JAKA0HNDWAR and the account number together uniquely identify the Handwara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR

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 JAKA0HNDWAR across all three.

NEFT to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, HANDWARA using IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR

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 JAKA0HNDWAR, and confirm that the system picks up Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – HANDWARA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to HANDWARA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's HANDWARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – HANDWARA, use IMPS. With IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR 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 JAKA0HNDWAR for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – HANDWARA, 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 Handwara 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.

UPI payments and IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR

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 – HANDWARA is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR. 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 JAKA0HNDWAR and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Handwara branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR 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 JAKA0HNDWAR.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Handwara 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 JAKA0HNDWAR

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Handwara 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 JAKA0HNDWAR 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.

Reaching the branch

The Handwara branch sits at NEAR TEHSIL OFFICE. If you are travelling from outside Kupwara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 195-262245 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR

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 – HANDWARA, 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: JAKA0HNDWAR.
• 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.

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 Handwara branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0HNDWAR 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 JAKA0HNDWAR by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 195-262245.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: JAKA0HNDWAR is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, HANDWARA branch, in KUPWARA, 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.