IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Bengaluru-Kudlu Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, BENGALURU-KUDLU branch in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KARB0000857. 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 BENGALURU-KUDLU branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KARB0000857 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.

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 Karnataka Bank Limited – BENGALURU-KUDLU is KARB0000857. The first four letters KARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000857 map to this branch in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA.

About the bank

Karnataka Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bengaluru-Kudlu branch in Bengaluru, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KARB0000857 for all electronic settlement.

Bengaluru-Kudlu branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR, NO-302, SITE NO.66&67, SOMSUNDERPALYA ROAD,SARJAPURA HOBLI, KUDLU, BENGALURU-560068, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, KARNATAKA STATE., the Bengaluru-Kudlu branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KARB0000857 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Karnataka Bank Limited's BENGALURU-KUDLU branch came to be assigned the code KARB0000857.

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 KARB0000857, money simply cannot be routed to the BENGALURU-KUDLU branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Karnataka Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KARB0000857 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bengaluru-Kudlu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000857

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 KARB0000857 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Bank Limited, BENGALURU-KUDLU using IFSC KARB0000857

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 KARB0000857, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Bank Limited – BENGALURU-KUDLU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BENGALURU-KUDLU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Bank Limited's BENGALURU-KUDLU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KARB0000857 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Bank Limited BENGALURU-KUDLU (IFSC KARB0000857)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KARB0000857 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BENGALURU-KUDLU branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bengaluru-Kudlu

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 KARB0000857:

• 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 BENGALURU-KUDLU is still linked to IFSC KARB0000857.

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 KARB0000857

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 Karnataka Bank Limited – BENGALURU-KUDLU is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000857. 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 KARB0000857 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Bengaluru-Kudlu branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Bank Limited – BENGALURU-KUDLU, the IFSC KARB0000857 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Bengaluru-Kudlu branch can access most of Karnataka 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 KARB0000857

Online banking and IFSC KARB0000857

Karnataka Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BENGALURU-KUDLU 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 KARB0000857 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 Bengaluru-Kudlu branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, NO-302, SITE NO.66&67, SOMSUNDERPALYA ROAD,SARJAPURA HOBLI, KUDLU, BENGALURU-560068, ANEKAL TALUK, BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, KARNATAKA STATE.. If you are travelling from outside Bengaluru, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 KARB0000857 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 Karnataka Bank Limited – BENGALURU-KUDLU:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000857 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Karnataka Bank Limited as the bank name and BENGALURU-KUDLU 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 Bengaluru-Kudlu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KARB0000857, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000857 for Karnataka Bank Limited – BENGALURU-KUDLU, 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

Final notes

To recap: KARB0000857 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, BENGALURU-KUDLU branch, in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA. 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.