IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road Branch, West Bengal

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Karnataka Bank Limited's KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The branch's IFSC code KARB0000380 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD branch, the IFSC KARB0000380 breaks down as follows: KARB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000380 identifies this particular branch.

About Karnataka Bank Limited

Karnataka Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch in Kolkata. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, KARB0000380.

Branch details at a glance

About the Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch

The Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch of Karnataka Bank Limited is situated at D NO 41 A , GROUND FLOOR ,DIAMOND PRESTIGE,A.J.C BOSE ROAD-700017. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code KARB0000380 is used.

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 KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD of Karnataka Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KARB0000380 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 KARB0000380 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch is mapped to IFSC KARB0000380 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 KARB0000380.

Banking services available

The Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 7603093889.

• 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 KARB0000380

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000380

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 KARB0000380 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Bank Limited, KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD using IFSC KARB0000380

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 KARB0000380, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Bank Limited – KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Bank Limited's KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KARB0000380 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Bank Limited – KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD, use IMPS. With IFSC KARB0000380 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 Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road

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 KARB0000380:

• 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 KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD is still linked to IFSC KARB0000380.

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 KARB0000380

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 – KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000380. 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 KARB0000380 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 Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road 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 KARB0000380 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 Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KARB0000380 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KARB0000380

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Karnataka Bank Limited – KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: KARB0000380.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

How to reach the Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch

The branch is located at D NO 41 A , GROUND FLOOR ,DIAMOND PRESTIGE,A.J.C BOSE ROAD-700017, which puts it inside Kolkata, the broader Kolkata district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Bank Limited Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KARB0000380 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 7603093889 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 KARB0000380 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000380 for Karnataka Bank Limited – KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD, 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 Kolkata-a.J.C Bose Road 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 KARB0000380 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KARB0000380 belongs to Karnataka Bank Limited's KOLKATA-A.J.C BOSE ROAD branch, located at D NO 41 A , GROUND FLOOR ,DIAMOND PRESTIGE,A.J.C BOSE ROAD-700017 in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.