IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Channapatna Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Grameena Bank, CHANNAPATNA branch, located in CHANNAPATNA, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PKGB0012197. 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 PKGB0012197 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHANNAPATNA — 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 – CHANNAPATNA is PKGB0012197. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 012197 map to this branch in CHANNAPATNA, KARNATAKA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Karnataka Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Channapatna branch in Channapatna, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0012197 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at BANGALORE MYSORE ROAD KUVEMPUNAGAR CHANNAPATNA TALUK RAMANAGARA DISTRICT. It serves the Channapatna 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 PKGB0012197 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 CHANNAPATNA branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0012197.

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 PKGB0012197, money simply cannot be routed to the CHANNAPATNA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0012197

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 PKGB0012197 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, CHANNAPATNA using IFSC PKGB0012197

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 PKGB0012197, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHANNAPATNA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHANNAPATNA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's CHANNAPATNA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0012197 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Grameena Bank CHANNAPATNA (IFSC PKGB0012197)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PKGB0012197 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHANNAPATNA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PKGB0012197 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHANNAPATNA, 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 Channapatna 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 PKGB0012197

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 – CHANNAPATNA is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0012197. 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 PKGB0012197 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Channapatna branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHANNAPATNA, the IFSC PKGB0012197 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.

Banking services available

The Channapatna branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8027254810.

• 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 PKGB0012197

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 PKGB0012197 and the account number together uniquely identify the Channapatna branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0012197

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHANNAPATNA 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 PKGB0012197 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.

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 Grameena Bank – CHANNAPATNA:

• The IFSC is exactly PKGB0012197 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Karnataka Grameena Bank as the bank name and CHANNAPATNA 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 Channapatna branch sits at BANGALORE MYSORE ROAD KUVEMPUNAGAR CHANNAPATNA TALUK RAMANAGARA DISTRICT. If you are travelling from outside Channapatna, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8027254810 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 PKGB0012197 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0012197 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – CHANNAPATNA, 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.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Channapatna branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0012197, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: PKGB0012197 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, CHANNAPATNA branch, in CHANNAPATNA, 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.