IFSC Code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Fort Mumbai Branch, Maharashtra

Below are the complete branch details for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, FORT MUMBAI branch, located in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is JAKA0BOMBAY. 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 JAKA0BOMBAY for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – FORT MUMBAI — 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, JAKA0BOMBAY is the IFSC of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's FORT MUMBAI branch. The format is fixed: JAKA = bank code, 0 = reserved, BOMBAY = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Fort Mumbai branch — IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mumbai, Maharashtra.

About the Fort Mumbai branch

The Fort Mumbai branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is situated at 79A, MEHTA HOUSE,BOMBAY SAMACHAR MARG, GREATER MUMBAI. 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 JAKA0BOMBAY is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 FORT MUMBAI of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0BOMBAY 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 JAKA0BOMBAY the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 JAKA0BOMBAY and the account number together uniquely identify the Fort Mumbai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY

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 JAKA0BOMBAY across all three.

NEFT to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, FORT MUMBAI using IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY

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 JAKA0BOMBAY, and confirm that the system picks up Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – FORT MUMBAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY

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 – FORT MUMBAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited FORT MUMBAI (IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the FORT MUMBAI branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – FORT MUMBAI, 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 Fort Mumbai 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 JAKA0BOMBAY

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 – FORT MUMBAI is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY. 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 JAKA0BOMBAY and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Fort Mumbai branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY 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 JAKA0BOMBAY.

Banking services available

The Fort Mumbai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-66595972.

• 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 JAKA0BOMBAY

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Fort Mumbai 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 JAKA0BOMBAY 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 Fort Mumbai branch sits at 79A, MEHTA HOUSE,BOMBAY SAMACHAR MARG, GREATER MUMBAI. If you are travelling from outside Mumbai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 22-66595972 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 JAKA0BOMBAY 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 – FORT MUMBAI:

• The IFSC is exactly JAKA0BOMBAY 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 FORT MUMBAI 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 Fort Mumbai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0BOMBAY 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 JAKA0BOMBAY by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 22-66595972.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: JAKA0BOMBAY is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, FORT MUMBAI branch, in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.