IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Hallihal Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Karnataka Grameena Bank's HALLIHAL branch in HALLIHAL, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code PKGB0013017 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 – HALLIHAL is PKGB0013017. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 013017 map to this branch in HALLIHAL, KARNATAKA.

About the bank

Karnataka Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Hallihal branch in Hallihal, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0013017 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Hallihal branch overview

Located at HUBBALLI TQ,DHARWAD DIST, the Hallihal branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PKGB0013017 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 HALLIHAL branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0013017.

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 PKGB0013017, money simply cannot be routed to the HALLIHAL branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Hallihal branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0013017 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 PKGB0013017.

Banking services available

The Hallihal branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 836-9480699115.

• 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 PKGB0013017

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0013017

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 PKGB0013017 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, HALLIHAL using IFSC PKGB0013017

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 PKGB0013017, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – HALLIHAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PKGB0013017

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 – HALLIHAL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PKGB0013017 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Karnataka Grameena Bank – HALLIHAL, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0013017 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 Hallihal

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 PKGB0013017:

• 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 HALLIHAL is still linked to IFSC PKGB0013017.

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 PKGB0013017

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 – HALLIHAL is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0013017. 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 PKGB0013017 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Hallihal 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 PKGB0013017 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.

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 PKGB0013017 and the account number together uniquely identify the Hallihal 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 – HALLIHAL:

• The IFSC is exactly PKGB0013017 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 HALLIHAL 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 Hallihal branch

The branch is located at HUBBALLI TQ,DHARWAD DIST, which puts it inside Hallihal, the broader Dharwad district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Hallihal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0013017 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 836-9480699115 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 PKGB0013017 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0013017 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – HALLIHAL, 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 Hallihal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0013017, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: PKGB0013017 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, HALLIHAL branch, in HALLIHAL, 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.