IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Chitranayakana Hally Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Grameena Bank, CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY branch, located in CHALLAKERE, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PKGB0010566. 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 PKGB0010566 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY is PKGB0010566. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010566 map to this branch in CHALLAKERE, KARNATAKA.

Bank profile

Karnataka Grameena Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chitranayakana Hally branch — IFSC PKGB0010566 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Challakere, Karnataka.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at THE MANAGER,KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY,CHALLAKERE TALUK,CHITRADURGA DISTRICT,PIN563 161. It serves the Challakere 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 Grameena Bank. The IFSC PKGB0010566 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Karnataka Grameena Bank 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 CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY of Karnataka Grameena Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PKGB0010566 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 PKGB0010566 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Chitranayakana Hally branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY, the IFSC PKGB0010566 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 Chitranayakana Hally 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 PKGB0010566

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010566

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 PKGB0010566 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY using IFSC PKGB0010566

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 PKGB0010566, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0010566 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Grameena Bank CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY (IFSC PKGB0010566)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PKGB0010566 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chitranayakana Hally

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 PKGB0010566:

• 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 CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY is still linked to IFSC PKGB0010566.

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 Grameena Bank's CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY branch, the IFSC PKGB0010566 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chitranayakana Hally 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 PKGB0010566 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chitranayakana Hally branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PKGB0010566 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PKGB0010566

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 – CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY, 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: PKGB0010566.
• 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 Chitranayakana Hally branch

The branch is located at THE MANAGER,KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY,CHALLAKERE TALUK,CHITRADURGA DISTRICT,PIN563 161, which puts it inside Challakere, the broader Chitradurga district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Chitranayakana Hally branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0010566 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8190-200042 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 PKGB0010566 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PKGB0010566 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 PKGB0010566 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8190-200042.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Chitranayakana Hally 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 PKGB0010566 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PKGB0010566 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY branch, located at THE MANAGER,KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,CHITRANAYAKANA HALLY,CHALLAKERE… in CHALLAKERE, 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.