IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Bank Limited, HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE branch, located in MANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KARB0000513. 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 KARB0000513 for Karnataka Bank Limited – HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, KARB0000513 is the IFSC of Karnataka Bank Limited's HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE branch. The format is fixed: KARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000513 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Karnataka Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle branch — IFSC KARB0000513 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mangalore, Karnataka.

About this branch

The branch is located at HEAD OFFICE COMPLEX BR,MAHAVEER CIRCLE,KANKANADY,MANGALORE, PIN - 575002. 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 KARB0000513 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 HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE of Karnataka Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KARB0000513 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 KARB0000513 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KARB0000513 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000513

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 KARB0000513 across all three.

How to use IFSC KARB0000513 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Bank Limited's HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE 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 KARB0000513.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Bank Limited and the branch as HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE.
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 KARB0000513

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 – HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KARB0000513 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Bank Limited – HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE, use IMPS. With IFSC KARB0000513 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 KARB0000513 for Karnataka Bank Limited – HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE, 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 HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle 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.

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 HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE branch, the IFSC KARB0000513 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 HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle branch is mapped to IFSC KARB0000513 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 KARB0000513.

Products and services

Customers walking into the HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle 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 KARB0000513

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle 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 KARB0000513 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.

Reaching the branch

The HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle branch sits at HEAD OFFICE COMPLEX BR,MAHAVEER CIRCLE,KANKANADY,MANGALORE, PIN - 575002. If you are travelling from outside Mangalore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 824-2228138 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 KARB0000513 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 – HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000513 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 HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE 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.

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 HO Complex Br Mahaveeracircle branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KARB0000513, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000513 for Karnataka Bank Limited – HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KARB0000513 belongs to Karnataka Bank Limited's HO COMPLEX BR MAHAVEERACIRCLE branch, located at HEAD OFFICE COMPLEX BR,MAHAVEER CIRCLE,KANKANADY,MANGALORE, PIN - 575002 in MANGALORE, 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.