Below are the complete branch details for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, QASBA HYHAMA branch, located in KUPWARA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is JAKA0HYHAMA. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case JAKA0HYHAMA for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – QASBA HYHAMA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, JAKA0HYHAMA is the IFSC of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's QASBA HYHAMA branch. The format is fixed: JAKA = bank code, 0 = reserved, HYHAMA = branch identifier.
About Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Qasba Hyhama branch in Kupwara. 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, JAKA0HYHAMA.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Qasba Hyhama |
| IFSC Code | JAKA0HYHAMA |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NEAR GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,SALKOTE ROAD HYHAMA KUPWARA |
| City | Kupwara |
| District | Kupwara |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| STD Code | 195 |
| Phone | 253035 |
Qasba Hyhama branch overview
Located at NEAR GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,SALKOTE ROAD HYHAMA KUPWARA, the Qasba Hyhama branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Why every Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC
Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including QASBA HYHAMA of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0HYHAMA is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.
Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Qasba Hyhama branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA 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 JAKA0HYHAMA.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Qasba Hyhama 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 JAKA0HYHAMA
How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA
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 JAKA0HYHAMA across all three.
How to use IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA 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 QASBA HYHAMA 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 JAKA0HYHAMA.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as QASBA HYHAMA.
- 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 QASBA HYHAMA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's QASBA HYHAMA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited QASBA HYHAMA (IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the QASBA HYHAMA branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Qasba Hyhama
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 JAKA0HYHAMA:
- 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 QASBA HYHAMA is still linked to IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA.
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 JAKA0HYHAMA
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 – QASBA HYHAMA is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA. 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 JAKA0HYHAMA and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Qasba Hyhama 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 JAKA0HYHAMA 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.
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 JAKA0HYHAMA and the account number together uniquely identify the Qasba Hyhama branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – QASBA HYHAMA:
- The IFSC is exactly JAKA0HYHAMA 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 QASBA HYHAMA 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.
Reaching the branch
The Qasba Hyhama branch sits at NEAR GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,SALKOTE ROAD HYHAMA KUPWARA. If you are travelling from outside Kupwara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 195-253035 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 JAKA0HYHAMA and your account number.
Verifying IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA 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 JAKA0HYHAMA by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 195-253035.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Qasba Hyhama 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 JAKA0HYHAMA continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Jammu and Kashmir Bank LimitedQasba Hyhama Branch
NEAR GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,SALKOTE ROAD HYHAMA KUPWARA
Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir
Phone: 195-253035
IFSC: JAKA0HYHAMA
Frequently asked questions
Does Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Qasba Hyhama branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 195-253035 to confirm.
Where is Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Qasba Hyhama branch located?
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's Qasba Hyhama branch is located at NEAR GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL,SALKOTE ROAD HYHAMA KUPWARA, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.
Can I use IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using JAKA0HYHAMA be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – Qasba Hyhama reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Qasba Hyhama branch?
You can reach the branch at 195-253035 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Qasba Hyhama branch?
The IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Qasba Hyhama branch is JAKA0HYHAMA. 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 Qasba Hyhama branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA the same for all accounts at Qasba Hyhama branch?
Yes. The IFSC JAKA0HYHAMA is shared by every account held at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's Qasba Hyhama branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Final notes
To recap: JAKA0HYHAMA is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, QASBA HYHAMA 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.


