IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Muguthihalli Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Grameena Bank, MUGUTHIHALLI branch, located in CHIKKAMAGALURU, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PKGB0012263. 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 PKGB0012263 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – MUGUTHIHALLI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Karnataka Grameena Bank's MUGUTHIHALLI branch, the IFSC PKGB0012263 breaks down as follows: PKGB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 012263 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Karnataka Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Muguthihalli branch in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0012263 for all electronic settlement.

About the Muguthihalli branch

The Muguthihalli branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at MUGUTHIHALLI CHIKMAGALUR TALUK CHIKMAGALUR 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 PKGB0012263 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 MUGUTHIHALLI branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0012263.

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 PKGB0012263, money simply cannot be routed to the MUGUTHIHALLI branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Muguthihalli branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PKGB0012263 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0012263

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 PKGB0012263 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, MUGUTHIHALLI using IFSC PKGB0012263

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 PKGB0012263, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – MUGUTHIHALLI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MUGUTHIHALLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's MUGUTHIHALLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0012263 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 – MUGUTHIHALLI, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0012263 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 PKGB0012263 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – MUGUTHIHALLI, 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 Muguthihalli 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 PKGB0012263

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 – MUGUTHIHALLI is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0012263. 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 PKGB0012263 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Muguthihalli branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0012263 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 PKGB0012263.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Muguthihalli 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 PKGB0012263

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0012263

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MUGUTHIHALLI 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 PKGB0012263 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.

Reaching the branch

The Muguthihalli branch sits at MUGUTHIHALLI CHIKMAGALUR TALUK CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT. If you are travelling from outside Chikkamagaluru, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8262224531 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 PKGB0012263 and your account number.

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 – MUGUTHIHALLI:

• The IFSC is exactly PKGB0012263 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 MUGUTHIHALLI 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.

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 Muguthihalli branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0012263, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0012263 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – MUGUTHIHALLI, 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.

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Summary

The IFSC code PKGB0012263 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's MUGUTHIHALLI branch, located at MUGUTHIHALLI CHIKMAGALUR TALUK CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT in CHIKKAMAGALURU, 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.