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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, ZAINPURA branch in SHOPIAN. The 11-digit IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited at the ZAINPURA location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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, JAKA0ZANPUR is the IFSC of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's ZAINPURA branch. The format is fixed: JAKA = bank code, 0 = reserved, ZANPUR = branch identifier.

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 Zainpura branch in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir is part of this network and uses the IFSC code JAKA0ZANPUR for all electronic settlement.

About the Zainpura branch

The Zainpura branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is situated at ZAINAPORA SHOPIAN. 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 JAKA0ZANPUR 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 ZAINPURA of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code JAKA0ZANPUR 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 JAKA0ZANPUR 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 JAKA0ZANPUR and the account number together uniquely identify the Zainpura branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR

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 JAKA0ZANPUR across all three.

How to use IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR 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 ZAINPURA 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 JAKA0ZANPUR.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as ZAINPURA.
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 ZAINPURA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's ZAINPURA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR 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 – ZAINPURA, use IMPS. With IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR 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 JAKA0ZANPUR for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – ZAINPURA, 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 Zainpura 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 JAKA0ZANPUR

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 – ZAINPURA is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR. 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 JAKA0ZANPUR and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Zainpura branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR 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 JAKA0ZANPUR.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Zainpura 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 JAKA0ZANPUR

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Zainpura 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 JAKA0ZANPUR 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.

How to reach the Zainpura branch

The branch is located at ZAINAPORA SHOPIAN, which puts it inside Shopian, the broader Shopian 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 Zainpura branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 193-264338 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 JAKA0ZANPUR 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 – ZAINPURA:

• The IFSC is exactly JAKA0ZANPUR 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 ZAINPURA 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 Zainpura 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 JAKA0ZANPUR continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC JAKA0ZANPUR for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – ZAINPURA, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code JAKA0ZANPUR belongs to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's ZAINPURA branch, located at ZAINAPORA SHOPIAN in SHOPIAN, 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.