IFSC Code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Shahdra Sharief Branch, Jammu and Kashmir

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's SHAHDRA SHARIEF branch in RAJOURI, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. The branch's IFSC code JAKA0SHADSH 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.

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 – SHAHDRA SHARIEF is JAKA0SHADSH. The first four letters JAKA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters SHADSH map to this branch in RAJOURI, JAMMU AND KASHMIR.

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 Shahdra Sharief branch in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0SHADSH for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Shahdra Sharief branch overview

Located at THANNAMANDI, RAJOURI,PIN-185212, the Shahdra Sharief branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC JAKA0SHADSH 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 SHAHDRA SHARIEF of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0SHADSH 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 JAKA0SHADSH the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Shahdra Sharief branch

Once you have an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHAHDRA SHARIEF, the IFSC JAKA0SHADSH stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The Shahdra Sharief branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 196-9796240331.

• 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 JAKA0SHADSH

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0SHADSH

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 JAKA0SHADSH across all three.

NEFT to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, SHAHDRA SHARIEF using IFSC JAKA0SHADSH

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 JAKA0SHADSH, and confirm that the system picks up Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – SHAHDRA SHARIEF. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC JAKA0SHADSH

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 – SHAHDRA SHARIEF, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC JAKA0SHADSH while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited SHAHDRA SHARIEF (IFSC JAKA0SHADSH)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0SHADSH in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SHAHDRA SHARIEF branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Shahdra Sharief

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 JAKA0SHADSH:

• 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 SHAHDRA SHARIEF is still linked to IFSC JAKA0SHADSH.

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 JAKA0SHADSH

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 – SHAHDRA SHARIEF is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0SHADSH. 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 JAKA0SHADSH and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC JAKA0SHADSH

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHAHDRA SHARIEF branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC JAKA0SHADSH is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Shahdra Sharief branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC JAKA0SHADSH for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – SHAHDRA SHARIEF:

• The IFSC is exactly JAKA0SHADSH 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 SHAHDRA SHARIEF 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.

How to reach the Shahdra Sharief branch

The branch is located at THANNAMANDI, RAJOURI,PIN-185212, which puts it inside Rajouri, the broader Rajouri 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 Shahdra Sharief branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0SHADSH should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 196-9796240331 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 JAKA0SHADSH and your account number.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0SHADSH 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 JAKA0SHADSH by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 196-9796240331.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Shahdra Sharief 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 JAKA0SHADSH continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: JAKA0SHADSH is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, SHAHDRA SHARIEF branch, in RAJOURI, 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.