IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Channagiri Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Bank Limited, CHANNAGIRI branch, located in CHANNAGIRI, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KARB0000171. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case KARB0000171 for Karnataka Bank Limited – CHANNAGIRI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 Karnataka Bank Limited's CHANNAGIRI branch, the IFSC KARB0000171 breaks down as follows: KARB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000171 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Karnataka Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Channagiri branch — IFSC KARB0000171 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Channagiri, Karnataka.

Branch details at a glance

Channagiri branch overview

Located at SRI MARULASIDDESHWARA COMPLEX N H 13 NEAR BUS STAND, CHITRADURGA ROAD, CHANNAGIRI 577213, the Channagiri branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KARB0000171 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 Karnataka Bank Limited's CHANNAGIRI branch came to be assigned the code KARB0000171.

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 KARB0000171, money simply cannot be routed to the CHANNAGIRI branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Channagiri branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Bank Limited – CHANNAGIRI, the IFSC KARB0000171 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.

Banking services available

The Channagiri branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 KARB0000171

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000171

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 KARB0000171 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Bank Limited, CHANNAGIRI using IFSC KARB0000171

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 KARB0000171, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Bank Limited – CHANNAGIRI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KARB0000171

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 Karnataka Bank Limited – CHANNAGIRI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KARB0000171 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Karnataka Bank Limited CHANNAGIRI (IFSC KARB0000171)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KARB0000171 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHANNAGIRI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KARB0000171 for Karnataka Bank Limited – CHANNAGIRI, 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 Channagiri 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 KARB0000171

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 – CHANNAGIRI is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000171. 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 KARB0000171 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 Channagiri 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 KARB0000171 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 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 KARB0000171 and the account number together uniquely identify the Channagiri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – CHANNAGIRI:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000171 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 CHANNAGIRI 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 Channagiri branch sits at SRI MARULASIDDESHWARA COMPLEX N H 13 NEAR BUS STAND, CHITRADURGA ROAD, CHANNAGIRI 577213. If you are travelling from outside Channagiri, 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 KARB0000171 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000171 for Karnataka Bank Limited – CHANNAGIRI, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Channagiri 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 KARB0000171 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: KARB0000171 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, CHANNAGIRI branch, in CHANNAGIRI, 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.