Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's NANDANI HILLS SAMBA branch in SAMBA, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. The branch's IFSC code JAKA0NANDAN 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 NANDANI HILLS SAMBA branch, the IFSC JAKA0NANDAN breaks down as follows: JAKA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and NANDAN 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 Nandani Hills Samba branch in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0NANDAN for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Nandani Hills Samba |
| IFSC Code | JAKA0NANDAN |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | D.C.OFFICE COMPLEX,NANDANI HILLS DIST.SAMBA PIN 184121 |
| City | Samba |
| District | Samba |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| STD Code | 192 |
| Phone | 9419139387 |
Nandani Hills Samba branch overview
Located at D.C.OFFICE COMPLEX,NANDANI HILLS DIST.SAMBA PIN 184121, the Nandani Hills Samba branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC JAKA0NANDAN 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 NANDANI HILLS SAMBA of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0NANDAN 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 JAKA0NANDAN 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 Nandani Hills Samba branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0NANDAN 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 JAKA0NANDAN.
Banking services available
The Nandani Hills Samba branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 192-9419139387.
- 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 JAKA0NANDAN
How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0NANDAN
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 JAKA0NANDAN across all three.
How to use IFSC JAKA0NANDAN 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 NANDANI HILLS SAMBA 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 JAKA0NANDAN.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as NANDANI HILLS SAMBA.
- 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 NANDANI HILLS SAMBA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's NANDANI HILLS SAMBA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0NANDAN 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 – NANDANI HILLS SAMBA, use IMPS. With IFSC JAKA0NANDAN and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nandani Hills Samba
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 JAKA0NANDAN:
- 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 NANDANI HILLS SAMBA is still linked to IFSC JAKA0NANDAN.
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 JAKA0NANDAN
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 – NANDANI HILLS SAMBA is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0NANDAN. 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 JAKA0NANDAN 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 Nandani Hills Samba 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 JAKA0NANDAN 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 & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Nandani Hills Samba branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC JAKA0NANDAN 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 – NANDANI HILLS SAMBA:
- The IFSC is exactly JAKA0NANDAN 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 NANDANI HILLS SAMBA 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 Nandani Hills Samba branch
The branch is located at D.C.OFFICE COMPLEX,NANDANI HILLS DIST.SAMBA PIN 184121, which puts it inside Samba, the broader Samba district, and the state of Jammu and Kashmir. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Nandani Hills Samba branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0NANDAN should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 192-9419139387 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 JAKA0NANDAN and your account number.
Verifying IFSC JAKA0NANDAN 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 JAKA0NANDAN by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 192-9419139387.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Nandani Hills Samba 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 JAKA0NANDAN continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Jammu and Kashmir Bank LimitedNandani Hills Samba Branch
D.C.OFFICE COMPLEX,NANDANI HILLS DIST.SAMBA PIN 184121
Samba, Jammu and Kashmir
Phone: 192-9419139387
IFSC: JAKA0NANDAN
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Nandani Hills Samba branch?
The IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Nandani Hills Samba branch is JAKA0NANDAN. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Nandani Hills Samba branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 192-9419139387 to confirm.
Is IFSC JAKA0NANDAN valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC JAKA0NANDAN is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC JAKA0NANDAN for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC JAKA0NANDAN to send funds instantly.
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 Nandani Hills Samba branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Nandani Hills Samba branch?
You can reach the branch at 192-9419139387 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using JAKA0NANDAN be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – Nandani Hills Samba reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited Nandani Hills Samba as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC JAKA0NANDAN, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: JAKA0NANDAN is the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, NANDANI HILLS SAMBA branch, in SAMBA, 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.


