IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kallahalli Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, KALLAHALLI branch in CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PKGB0010681. 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 KALLAHALLI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PKGB0010681 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 – KALLAHALLI is PKGB0010681. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010681 map to this branch in CHITRADURGA, KARNATAKA.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Karnataka Grameena Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kallahalli branch — IFSC PKGB0010681 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chitradurga, Karnataka.

About the Kallahalli branch

The Kallahalli branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at THE MANAGER,KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,KALLAHALLI BRANCH,CHITRADURGA TALUK,CHITRADURGA DISTRICT,PIN577 524. 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 PKGB0010681 is used.

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 KALLAHALLI of Karnataka Grameena Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PKGB0010681 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 PKGB0010681 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010681

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 PKGB0010681 across all three.

How to use IFSC PKGB0010681 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Grameena Bank's KALLAHALLI 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 PKGB0010681.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Grameena Bank and the branch as KALLAHALLI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PKGB0010681

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 – KALLAHALLI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PKGB0010681 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Grameena Bank – KALLAHALLI, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0010681 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 Kallahalli

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 PKGB0010681:

• 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 KALLAHALLI is still linked to IFSC PKGB0010681.

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 PKGB0010681

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 – KALLAHALLI is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0010681. 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 PKGB0010681 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kallahalli branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – KALLAHALLI, the IFSC PKGB0010681 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 Kallahalli 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 PKGB0010681

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 PKGB0010681 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kallahalli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0010681

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KALLAHALLI 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 PKGB0010681 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PKGB0010681

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Karnataka Grameena Bank – KALLAHALLI, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: PKGB0010681.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

How to reach the Kallahalli branch

The branch is located at THE MANAGER,KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,KALLAHALLI BRANCH,CHITRADURGA TALUK,CHITRADURGA DISTRICT,PIN577 524, which puts it inside Chitradurga, the broader Chitradurga district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Kallahalli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0010681 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8194-242547 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 PKGB0010681 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PKGB0010681 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm PKGB0010681 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8194-242547.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kallahalli 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 PKGB0010681 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PKGB0010681 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's KALLAHALLI branch, located at THE MANAGER,KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,KALLAHALLI BRANCH,CHITRADURGA… in CHITRADURGA, 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.