IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Manchanabele Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, MANCHANABELE branch in CHIKKABALLAPURA, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PKGB0010896. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the MANCHANABELE branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PKGB0010896 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – MANCHANABELE is PKGB0010896. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010896 map to this branch in CHIKKABALLAPURA, KARNATAKA.

Bank profile

Karnataka Grameena Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Manchanabele branch — IFSC PKGB0010896 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chikkaballapura, Karnataka.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, MANCHENABALE BRANCH, CHIKKABALLAPURA TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN562 101. It serves the Chikkaballapura 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 PKGB0010896 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 MANCHANABELE of Karnataka Grameena Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PKGB0010896 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 PKGB0010896 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 Manchanabele branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0010896 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Karnataka Grameena Bank, 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 PKGB0010896.

Banking services available

The Manchanabele branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8156-270234.

• 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 PKGB0010896

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010896

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 PKGB0010896 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, MANCHANABELE using IFSC PKGB0010896

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 PKGB0010896, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – MANCHANABELE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MANCHANABELE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's MANCHANABELE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0010896 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Grameena Bank – MANCHANABELE, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0010896 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PKGB0010896 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – MANCHANABELE, 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 Manchanabele 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.

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 MANCHANABELE branch, the IFSC PKGB0010896 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.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0010896

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MANCHANABELE 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 PKGB0010896 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 PKGB0010896 and the account number together uniquely identify the Manchanabele branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – MANCHANABELE:

• The IFSC is exactly PKGB0010896 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 MANCHANABELE 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 Manchanabele branch sits at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, MANCHENABALE BRANCH, CHIKKABALLAPURA TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN562 101. If you are travelling from outside Chikkaballapura, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8156-270234 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 PKGB0010896 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0010896 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – MANCHANABELE, 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 Manchanabele branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0010896, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PKGB0010896 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, MANCHANABELE branch, in CHIKKABALLAPURA, 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.