IFSC Code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, Lal Bazar Srinagar Branch, Jammu and Kashmir

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited, LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch in SRINAGAR, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is JAKA0EXPORT. 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 LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC JAKA0EXPORT 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.

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, JAKA0EXPORT is the IFSC of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch. The format is fixed: JAKA = bank code, 0 = reserved, EXPORT = 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 Lal Bazar Srinagar branch — IFSC JAKA0EXPORT — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

About the Lal Bazar Srinagar branch

The Lal Bazar Srinagar branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited is situated at NEAR MOLVI STOP. 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 JAKA0EXPORT is used.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch came to be assigned the code JAKA0EXPORT.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC JAKA0EXPORT, money simply cannot be routed to the LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch electronically.

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 JAKA0EXPORT and the account number together uniquely identify the Lal Bazar Srinagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC JAKA0EXPORT

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 JAKA0EXPORT across all three.

How to use IFSC JAKA0EXPORT 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 LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR 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 JAKA0EXPORT.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited and the branch as LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC JAKA0EXPORT

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 – LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC JAKA0EXPORT while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR (IFSC JAKA0EXPORT)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC JAKA0EXPORT in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC JAKA0EXPORT for Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited – LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR, 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 Lal Bazar Srinagar 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 JAKA0EXPORT

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 – LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR is still mapped to IFSC JAKA0EXPORT. 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 JAKA0EXPORT and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Lal Bazar Srinagar branch is mapped to IFSC JAKA0EXPORT 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 JAKA0EXPORT.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Lal Bazar Srinagar 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 JAKA0EXPORT

Online banking and IFSC JAKA0EXPORT

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR 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 JAKA0EXPORT 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.

Reaching the branch

The Lal Bazar Srinagar branch sits at NEAR MOLVI STOP. If you are travelling from outside Srinagar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 194-2425390 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 JAKA0EXPORT 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 – LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly JAKA0EXPORT 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 LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR 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 Lal Bazar Srinagar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC JAKA0EXPORT, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC JAKA0EXPORT 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 JAKA0EXPORT by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 194-2425390.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code JAKA0EXPORT belongs to Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited's LAL BAZAR SRINAGAR branch, located at NEAR MOLVI STOP in SRINAGAR, 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.