IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Derebail Mangalore Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Bank Limited, DEREBAIL MANGALORE branch, located in MANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KARB0000185. 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 KARB0000185 for Karnataka Bank Limited – DEREBAIL MANGALORE — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – DEREBAIL MANGALORE is KARB0000185. The first four letters KARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000185 map to this branch in MANGALORE, KARNATAKA.

Bank profile

Karnataka Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Derebail Mangalore branch — IFSC KARB0000185 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mangalore, Karnataka.

About this branch

The branch is located at 2-1-90/4,IST FLOOR,VISHWASHREE BILDG.,AIR PORT ROAD,KONCHADY POST,DEREBAIL, MANGALORE, PIN - 575008. It serves the Mangalore 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 KARB0000185 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 DEREBAIL MANGALORE of Karnataka Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KARB0000185 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 KARB0000185 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 KARB0000185 and the account number together uniquely identify the Derebail Mangalore branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000185

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 KARB0000185 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Bank Limited, DEREBAIL MANGALORE using IFSC KARB0000185

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 KARB0000185, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Bank Limited – DEREBAIL MANGALORE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to DEREBAIL MANGALORE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Bank Limited's DEREBAIL MANGALORE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KARB0000185 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Bank Limited DEREBAIL MANGALORE (IFSC KARB0000185)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KARB0000185 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DEREBAIL MANGALORE branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KARB0000185 for Karnataka Bank Limited – DEREBAIL MANGALORE, 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 Derebail Mangalore 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 KARB0000185

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 – DEREBAIL MANGALORE is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000185. 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 KARB0000185 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Derebail Mangalore branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Bank Limited – DEREBAIL MANGALORE, the IFSC KARB0000185 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 Derebail Mangalore branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 824-2249550.

• 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 KARB0000185

Online banking and IFSC KARB0000185

Karnataka Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DEREBAIL MANGALORE 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 KARB0000185 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 Derebail Mangalore branch sits at 2-1-90/4,IST FLOOR,VISHWASHREE BILDG.,AIR PORT ROAD,KONCHADY POST,DEREBAIL, MANGALORE, PIN - 575008. If you are travelling from outside Mangalore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 824-2249550 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 KARB0000185 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 – DEREBAIL MANGALORE:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000185 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 DEREBAIL MANGALORE 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Derebail Mangalore 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 KARB0000185 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC KARB0000185 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm KARB0000185 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 824-2249550.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KARB0000185 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, DEREBAIL MANGALORE branch, in MANGALORE, 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.