Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Grameena Bank, BURUDUGUNTE branch, located in CHINTAMANI, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PKGB0010563. 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 PKGB0010563 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – BURUDUGUNTE — 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 – BURUDUGUNTE is PKGB0010563. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010563 map to this branch in CHINTAMANI, KARNATAKA.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Karnataka Grameena Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Burudugunte |
| IFSC Code | PKGB0010563 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, BURUDUGUNTE BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN563 159 |
| City | Chintamani |
| District | Chikkaballapura |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 8154 |
| Phone | 247624 |
Bank profile
Karnataka Grameena Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Burudugunte branch — IFSC PKGB0010563 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chintamani, Karnataka.
Burudugunte branch overview
Located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, BURUDUGUNTE BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN563 159, the Burudugunte branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PKGB0010563 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 BURUDUGUNTE branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0010563.
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 PKGB0010563, money simply cannot be routed to the BURUDUGUNTE branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010563
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 PKGB0010563 across all three.
NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, BURUDUGUNTE using IFSC PKGB0010563
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 PKGB0010563, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – BURUDUGUNTE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC PKGB0010563
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 – BURUDUGUNTE, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PKGB0010563 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Grameena Bank – BURUDUGUNTE, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0010563 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Burudugunte
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 PKGB0010563:
- 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 BURUDUGUNTE is still linked to IFSC PKGB0010563.
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.
UPI payments and IFSC PKGB0010563
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 – BURUDUGUNTE is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0010563. 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 PKGB0010563 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Burudugunte branch
Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – BURUDUGUNTE, the IFSC PKGB0010563 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 Burudugunte 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 PKGB0010563
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 PKGB0010563 and the account number together uniquely identify the Burudugunte branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Burudugunte 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 PKGB0010563 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.
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 – BURUDUGUNTE:
- The IFSC is exactly PKGB0010563 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 BURUDUGUNTE 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.
How to reach the Burudugunte branch
The branch is located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, BURUDUGUNTE BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN563 159, which puts it inside Chintamani, the broader Chikkaballapura district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Burudugunte branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0010563 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 8154-247624 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 PKGB0010563 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0010563 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – BURUDUGUNTE, 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 Burudugunte branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0010563, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Karnataka Grameena BankBurudugunte Branch
THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, BURUDUGUNTE BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN563 159
Chintamani, Karnataka
Phone: 8154-247624
IFSC: PKGB0010563
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC PKGB0010563 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PKGB0010563 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC PKGB0010563 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PKGB0010563 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Burudugunte branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of Karnataka Grameena Bank Burudugunte branch?
You can reach the branch at 8154-247624 during regular banking hours.
Does Karnataka Grameena Bank Burudugunte branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 8154-247624 to confirm.
Is IFSC PKGB0010563 the same for all accounts at Burudugunte branch?
Yes. The IFSC PKGB0010563 is shared by every account held at Karnataka Grameena Bank's Burudugunte branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is Karnataka Grameena Bank Burudugunte branch located?
Karnataka Grameena Bank's Burudugunte branch is located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, BURUDUGUNTE BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DISTRICT, PIN563 159, Chintamani, Karnataka.
Summary
The IFSC code PKGB0010563 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's BURUDUGUNTE branch, located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, BURUDUGUNTE BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK,… in CHINTAMANI, 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.


