IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Koppadakere Dharwad Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD branch in DHARWAD, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KARB0000501. 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 KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KARB0000501 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 – KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD is KARB0000501. The first four letters KARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000501 map to this branch in DHARWAD, KARNATAKA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Karnataka Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Koppadakere Dharwad branch in Dharwad, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KARB0000501 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,MARATHA COLONY ROAD,KOPPADAKERE,DHARWAD, PIN - 580008. It serves the Dharwad region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Karnataka Bank Limited. The IFSC KARB0000501 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Karnataka 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 KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD of Karnataka Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KARB0000501 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 KARB0000501 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000501

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 KARB0000501 across all three.

How to use IFSC KARB0000501 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Bank Limited's KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD 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 KARB0000501.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Bank Limited and the branch as KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD.
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 KARB0000501

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 – KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KARB0000501 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Bank Limited – KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD, use IMPS. With IFSC KARB0000501 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 Koppadakere Dharwad

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 KARB0000501:

• 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 KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD is still linked to IFSC KARB0000501.

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 Karnataka Bank Limited's KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD branch, the IFSC KARB0000501 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 Koppadakere Dharwad branch is mapped to IFSC KARB0000501 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Karnataka 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 KARB0000501.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Koppadakere Dharwad 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 KARB0000501

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 KARB0000501 and the account number together uniquely identify the Koppadakere Dharwad 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 Koppadakere Dharwad 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 KARB0000501 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 Karnataka Bank Limited – KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000501 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 KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD 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.

How to reach the Koppadakere Dharwad branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR,MARATHA COLONY ROAD,KOPPADAKERE,DHARWAD, PIN - 580008, which puts it inside Dharwad, the broader Dharwad district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Bank Limited Koppadakere Dharwad branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KARB0000501 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 836-2216053 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 KARB0000501 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000501 for Karnataka Bank Limited – KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD, 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 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 Koppadakere Dharwad branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KARB0000501, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KARB0000501 belongs to Karnataka Bank Limited's KOPPADAKERE DHARWAD branch, located at FIRST FLOOR,MARATHA COLONY ROAD,KOPPADAKERE,DHARWAD, PIN - 580008 in DHARWAD, KARNATAKA. 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.