IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Santhekallahalli Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, SANTHEKALLAHALLI branch in CHINTAMANI, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PKGB0010946. 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 SANTHEKALLAHALLI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PKGB0010946 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, PKGB0010946 is the IFSC of Karnataka Grameena Bank's SANTHEKALLAHALLI branch. The format is fixed: PKGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 010946 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Karnataka Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Santhekallahalli branch in Chintamani, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0010946 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Santhekallahalli branch overview

Located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, SANTHEKALLAHALLI BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DIST, PIN - 563 128, the Santhekallahalli branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PKGB0010946 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 SANTHEKALLAHALLI of Karnataka Grameena Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PKGB0010946 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 PKGB0010946 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 Santhekallahalli branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0010946 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 PKGB0010946.

Banking services available

The Santhekallahalli branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8154-246633.

• 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 PKGB0010946

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010946

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 PKGB0010946 across all three.

How to use IFSC PKGB0010946 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Grameena Bank's SANTHEKALLAHALLI branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PKGB0010946.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Grameena Bank and the branch as SANTHEKALLAHALLI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SANTHEKALLAHALLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's SANTHEKALLAHALLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0010946 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 – SANTHEKALLAHALLI, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0010946 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 Santhekallahalli

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 PKGB0010946:

• 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 SANTHEKALLAHALLI is still linked to IFSC PKGB0010946.

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 PKGB0010946

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 – SANTHEKALLAHALLI is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0010946. 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 PKGB0010946 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0010946

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SANTHEKALLAHALLI 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 PKGB0010946 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 PKGB0010946 and the account number together uniquely identify the Santhekallahalli 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 – SANTHEKALLAHALLI:

• The IFSC is exactly PKGB0010946 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 SANTHEKALLAHALLI 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 Santhekallahalli branch sits at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, SANTHEKALLAHALLI BRANCH, CHINTHAMANI TALUK, CHIKKABALLAPURA DIST, PIN - 563 128. If you are travelling from outside Chintamani, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8154-246633 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 PKGB0010946 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0010946 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – SANTHEKALLAHALLI, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Santhekallahalli 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 PKGB0010946 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PKGB0010946 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, SANTHEKALLAHALLI branch, in CHINTAMANI, 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.