IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Kalyan Mumbai Branch, Maharashtra

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karnataka Bank Limited, KALYAN MUMBAI branch in MUMBAI. The 11-digit IFSC KARB0000427 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 KALYAN MUMBAI 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.

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 – KALYAN MUMBAI is KARB0000427. The first four letters KARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000427 map to this branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA.

About the bank

Karnataka Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kalyan Mumbai branch in Mumbai, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KARB0000427 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at N H 83,SUCHAK CHAMBERS,NEAR MAHAVEER COMPLEX,KALYAN(WEST),MUMBAI, PIN - 421301. It serves the Mumbai 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 KARB0000427 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 KALYAN MUMBAI of Karnataka Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KARB0000427 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 KARB0000427 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 Kalyan Mumbai branch is mapped to IFSC KARB0000427 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 KARB0000427.

Banking services available

The Kalyan Mumbai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 251-2207664.

• 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 KARB0000427

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000427

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 KARB0000427 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Bank Limited, KALYAN MUMBAI using IFSC KARB0000427

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 KARB0000427, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Bank Limited – KALYAN MUMBAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KALYAN MUMBAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Bank Limited's KALYAN MUMBAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KARB0000427 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Bank Limited KALYAN MUMBAI (IFSC KARB0000427)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KARB0000427 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KALYAN MUMBAI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KARB0000427 for Karnataka Bank Limited – KALYAN MUMBAI, 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 Kalyan Mumbai 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 KARB0000427

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 – KALYAN MUMBAI is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000427. 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 KARB0000427 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC KARB0000427

Karnataka Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KALYAN MUMBAI 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 KARB0000427 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.

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 KARB0000427 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kalyan Mumbai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KARB0000427

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 – KALYAN MUMBAI, 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: KARB0000427.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kalyan Mumbai branch sits at N H 83,SUCHAK CHAMBERS,NEAR MAHAVEER COMPLEX,KALYAN(WEST),MUMBAI, PIN - 421301. If you are travelling from outside Mumbai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 251-2207664 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 KARB0000427 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000427 for Karnataka Bank Limited – KALYAN MUMBAI, 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 Kalyan Mumbai 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 KARB0000427 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KARB0000427 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, KALYAN MUMBAI branch, in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.