IFSC Code of Karnataka Bank Limited, Shantipuram Vizag Branch, Andhra Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karnataka Bank Limited, SHANTIPURAM VIZAG branch in VIZIANAGARAM. The 11-digit IFSC KARB0000798 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 SHANTIPURAM VIZAG 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.

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, KARB0000798 is the IFSC of Karnataka Bank Limited's SHANTIPURAM VIZAG branch. The format is fixed: KARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000798 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Karnataka Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Shantipuram Vizag branch in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KARB0000798 for all electronic settlement.

About the Shantipuram Vizag branch

The Shantipuram Vizag branch of Karnataka Bank Limited is situated at D.NO.49-52-4,PLOT NO.26,SHANKARMATH ROAD,SHANTIPURAM,VISAKHAPATNAM, PIN - 530016. 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 KARB0000798 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 SHANTIPURAM VIZAG of Karnataka Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KARB0000798 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 KARB0000798 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC KARB0000798

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 KARB0000798 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Bank Limited, SHANTIPURAM VIZAG using IFSC KARB0000798

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 KARB0000798, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Bank Limited – SHANTIPURAM VIZAG. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KARB0000798

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 – SHANTIPURAM VIZAG, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KARB0000798 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Bank Limited – SHANTIPURAM VIZAG, use IMPS. With IFSC KARB0000798 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 Shantipuram Vizag

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 KARB0000798:

• 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 SHANTIPURAM VIZAG is still linked to IFSC KARB0000798.

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 KARB0000798

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 – SHANTIPURAM VIZAG is still mapped to IFSC KARB0000798. 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 KARB0000798 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Shantipuram Vizag branch is mapped to IFSC KARB0000798 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 KARB0000798.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Shantipuram Vizag 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 KARB0000798

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 KARB0000798 and the account number together uniquely identify the Shantipuram Vizag branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KARB0000798

Karnataka Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHANTIPURAM VIZAG 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 KARB0000798 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KARB0000798

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 – SHANTIPURAM VIZAG, 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: KARB0000798.
• 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 Shantipuram Vizag branch

The branch is located at D.NO.49-52-4,PLOT NO.26,SHANKARMATH ROAD,SHANTIPURAM,VISAKHAPATNAM, PIN - 530016, which puts it inside Vizianagaram, the broader Vizianagaram district, and the state of Andhra Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Bank Limited Shantipuram Vizag branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KARB0000798 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 891-2707966 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 KARB0000798 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KARB0000798 for Karnataka Bank Limited – SHANTIPURAM VIZAG, 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 Shantipuram Vizag 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 KARB0000798 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KARB0000798 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Limited, SHANTIPURAM VIZAG branch, in VIZIANAGARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.