IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Durgapur Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karnataka Bank Limited, DURGAPUR branch in DURGAPUR. The 11-digit IFSC KARB0000211 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Karnataka Bank Limited at the DURGAPUR location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 Karnataka Bank Limited's DURGAPUR branch, the IFSC KARB0000211 breaks down as follows: KARB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000211 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Karnataka Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Durgapur branch in Durgapur, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KARB0000211 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, N 36, LANDMARK II BUILDING, SHAHID KHUDIRAM SARANI, CITY CENTRE, DURGAPUR 713216. It serves the Durgapur 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 KARB0000211 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 DURGAPUR branch came to be assigned the code KARB0000211.

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 KARB0000211, money simply cannot be routed to the DURGAPUR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Durgapur branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Bank Limited – DURGAPUR, the IFSC KARB0000211 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 Durgapur 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 KARB0000211

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000211

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 KARB0000211 across all three.

How to use IFSC KARB0000211 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Bank Limited's DURGAPUR 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 KARB0000211.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Bank Limited and the branch as DURGAPUR.
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 KARB0000211

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 – DURGAPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KARB0000211 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Bank Limited – DURGAPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC KARB0000211 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KARB0000211 for Karnataka Bank Limited – DURGAPUR, 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 Durgapur 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 KARB0000211

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 – DURGAPUR is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000211. 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 KARB0000211 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 Durgapur 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 KARB0000211 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Durgapur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KARB0000211 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – DURGAPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000211 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 DURGAPUR 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 Durgapur branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, N 36, LANDMARK II BUILDING, SHAHID KHUDIRAM SARANI, CITY CENTRE, DURGAPUR 713216, which puts it inside Durgapur, the broader Burdwan district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Bank Limited Durgapur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KARB0000211 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 KARB0000211 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000211 for Karnataka Bank Limited – DURGAPUR, 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 Durgapur 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 KARB0000211 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KARB0000211 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, DURGAPUR branch, in DURGAPUR, WEST BENGAL. 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.