IFSC Code of Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited, Karad Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited, KARAD branch in KARAD, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KAIJ0000016. 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 KARAD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KAIJ0000016 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.

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 Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited's KARAD branch, the IFSC KAIJ0000016 breaks down as follows: KAIJ identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000016 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Karad branch — IFSC KAIJ0000016 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Karad, Maharashtra.

Karad branch overview

Located at MUNDHEKAR BUILDING, MAIN ROAD, SHANIWAR PETH, KARAD 415110, the Karad branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KAIJ0000016 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited's KARAD branch came to be assigned the code KAIJ0000016.

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 KAIJ0000016, money simply cannot be routed to the KARAD branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC KAIJ0000016

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 KAIJ0000016 across all three.

How to use IFSC KAIJ0000016 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited's KARAD 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 KAIJ0000016.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited and the branch as KARAD.
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 KARAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited's KARAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KAIJ0000016 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited – KARAD, use IMPS. With IFSC KAIJ0000016 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 Karad

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 KAIJ0000016:

• 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 KARAD is still linked to IFSC KAIJ0000016.

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.

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 Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited's KARAD branch, the IFSC KAIJ0000016 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 Karad branch is mapped to IFSC KAIJ0000016 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari 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 KAIJ0000016.

Banking services available

The Karad branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 2164-223162.

• 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 KAIJ0000016

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KAIJ0000016 and the account number together uniquely identify the Karad branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Karad 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 KAIJ0000016 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.

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 Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited – KARAD:

• The IFSC is exactly KAIJ0000016 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited as the bank name and KARAD 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.

Reaching the branch

The Karad branch sits at MUNDHEKAR BUILDING, MAIN ROAD, SHANIWAR PETH, KARAD 415110. If you are travelling from outside Karad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2164-223162 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 KAIJ0000016 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KAIJ0000016 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 KAIJ0000016 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 2164-223162.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Karad 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 KAIJ0000016 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KAIJ0000016 belongs to Kallappanna Awade Ichalkaranji Janata Sahakari Bank Limited's KARAD branch, located at MUNDHEKAR BUILDING, MAIN ROAD, SHANIWAR PETH, KARAD 415110 in KARAD, MAHARASHTRA. 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.