IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Uttarahalli Branch, Karnataka

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karnataka Grameena Bank, UTTARAHALLI branch in BENGALURU - SOUTH. The 11-digit IFSC PKGB0012525 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 Grameena Bank at the UTTARAHALLI 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 Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI is PKGB0012525. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 012525 map to this branch in BENGALURU - SOUTH, KARNATAKA.

About the bank

Karnataka Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Uttarahalli branch in Bengaluru - South, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0012525 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Uttarahalli branch

The Uttarahalli branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at 8/2(56/4) KENGERI MAIN ROAD UTTARAHALLI BENGALURU SOUTH TALUK BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT. 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 PKGB0012525 is used.

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 Grameena Bank's UTTARAHALLI branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0012525.

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 PKGB0012525, money simply cannot be routed to the UTTARAHALLI branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Uttarahalli branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI, the IFSC PKGB0012525 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Uttarahalli branch can access most of Karnataka Grameena Bank'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 PKGB0012525

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0012525

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 PKGB0012525 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, UTTARAHALLI using IFSC PKGB0012525

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 PKGB0012525, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PKGB0012525

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 Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PKGB0012525 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Karnataka Grameena Bank UTTARAHALLI (IFSC PKGB0012525)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PKGB0012525 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the UTTARAHALLI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PKGB0012525 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI, 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 Uttarahalli 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 PKGB0012525

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 Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0012525. 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 PKGB0012525 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0012525

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the UTTARAHALLI 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 PKGB0012525 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 Grameena Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC PKGB0012525 and the account number together uniquely identify the Uttarahalli 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 PKGB0012525

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 Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI, 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: PKGB0012525.
• 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 Uttarahalli branch

The branch is located at 8/2(56/4) KENGERI MAIN ROAD UTTARAHALLI BENGALURU SOUTH TALUK BENGALURU URBAN DISTRICT, which puts it inside Bengaluru - South, the broader Bengaluru-U district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Uttarahalli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0012525 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 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 PKGB0012525 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0012525 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – UTTARAHALLI, 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 Uttarahalli 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 PKGB0012525 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PKGB0012525 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's UTTARAHALLI branch, located at 8/2(56/4) KENGERI MAIN ROAD UTTARAHALLI BENGALURU SOUTH TALUK BENGALURU URBAN… in BENGALURU - SOUTH, 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.