IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Kadaba Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Karnataka Bank Limited's KADABA branch in MANGALURU, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code KARB0000989 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 KADABA branch, the IFSC KARB0000989 breaks down as follows: KARB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000989 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Karnataka Bank Limited

Karnataka Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kadaba branch in Mangaluru. 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, KARB0000989.

Kadaba branch overview

Located at D.NO.3-381/2/3/4/5, CHACHA COMPLEX, UPPINANGADY-SUBRAMANYA ROAD, KADABA-574221, the Kadaba branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KARB0000989 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 KADABA branch came to be assigned the code KARB0000989.

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 KARB0000989, money simply cannot be routed to the KADABA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000989

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 KARB0000989 across all three.

How to use IFSC KARB0000989 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Bank Limited's KADABA 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 KARB0000989.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Bank Limited and the branch as KADABA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KADABA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Bank Limited's KADABA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KARB0000989 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Bank Limited KADABA (IFSC KARB0000989)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KARB0000989 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KADABA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kadaba

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 KARB0000989:

• 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 KADABA is still linked to IFSC KARB0000989.

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 KADABA branch, the IFSC KARB0000989 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 Kadaba branch is mapped to IFSC KARB0000989 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 KARB0000989.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kadaba 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 KARB0000989

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 KARB0000989 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kadaba 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 Kadaba 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 KARB0000989 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 – KADABA:

• The IFSC is exactly KARB0000989 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 KADABA 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kadaba branch sits at D.NO.3-381/2/3/4/5, CHACHA COMPLEX, UPPINANGADY-SUBRAMANYA ROAD, KADABA-574221. If you are travelling from outside Mangaluru, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 KARB0000989 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KARB0000989 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 KARB0000989 by:

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

Working hours

Branch counters at Kadaba 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 KARB0000989 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KARB0000989 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, KADABA branch, in MANGALURU, 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.