IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Fort Road Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Karnataka Grameena Bank, FORT ROAD branch, located in FORT ROAD, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PKGB0013368. 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 PKGB0013368 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – FORT ROAD — 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 – FORT ROAD is PKGB0013368. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 013368 map to this branch in FORT ROAD, 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 Fort Road branch — IFSC PKGB0013368 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Fort Road, Karnataka.

About the Fort Road branch

The Fort Road branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at BELAGAVI TQ,BELAGAVI DIST. 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 PKGB0013368 is used.

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 FORT ROAD branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0013368.

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 PKGB0013368, money simply cannot be routed to the FORT ROAD branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0013368

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 PKGB0013368 across all three.

How to use IFSC PKGB0013368 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Grameena Bank's FORT ROAD 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 PKGB0013368.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Grameena Bank and the branch as FORT ROAD.
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 FORT ROAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's FORT ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0013368 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 – FORT ROAD, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0013368 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 PKGB0013368 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – FORT ROAD, 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 Fort Road 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 PKGB0013368

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 – FORT ROAD is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0013368. 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 PKGB0013368 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Fort Road branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0013368 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 PKGB0013368.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Fort Road 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 PKGB0013368

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 PKGB0013368 and the account number together uniquely identify the Fort Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0013368

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the FORT ROAD 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 PKGB0013368 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 PKGB0013368

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 – FORT ROAD, 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: PKGB0013368.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Fort Road branch sits at BELAGAVI TQ,BELAGAVI DIST. If you are travelling from outside Fort Road, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8378-9480699249 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 PKGB0013368 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PKGB0013368 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 PKGB0013368 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8378-9480699249.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Fort Road 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 PKGB0013368 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: PKGB0013368 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, FORT ROAD branch, in FORT ROAD, 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.