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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, SURANKOTE branch in POONCH, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is JAKA0SURRAN. 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 SURANKOTE branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 – SURANKOTE is JAKA0SURRAN. The first four letters JAKA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters SURRAN map to this branch in POONCH, JAMMU AND KASHMIR.

Bank profile

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Surankote branch — IFSC JAKA0SURRAN — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.

Surankote branch overview

Located at TEH. SURANKOTE, the Surankote branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC JAKA0SURRAN is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 SURANKOTE of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0SURRAN 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 JAKA0SURRAN 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 JAKA0SURRAN and the account number together uniquely identify the Surankote branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0SURRAN

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 JAKA0SURRAN across all three.

How to use IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 SURANKOTE 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC JAKA0SURRAN.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as SURANKOTE.
5. 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 SURANKOTE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SURANKOTE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 – SURANKOTE, use IMPS. With IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 JAKA0SURRAN for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SURANKOTE, 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 Surankote 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 SURANKOTE branch, the IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 Surankote branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 JAKA0SURRAN.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Surankote 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 JAKA0SURRAN

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Surankote 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 JAKA0SURRAN 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 Surankote branch sits at TEH. SURANKOTE. If you are travelling from outside Poonch, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 196-230040 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 JAKA0SURRAN 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 – SURANKOTE:

• The IFSC is exactly JAKA0SURRAN 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 SURANKOTE 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Surankote 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 JAKA0SURRAN continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0SURRAN 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 JAKA0SURRAN by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 196-230040.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code JAKA0SURRAN belongs to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SURANKOTE branch, located at TEH. SURANKOTE in POONCH, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.