This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Karnataka Grameena Bank, UCHANGIDURGA branch in HARAPANAHALLY. The 11-digit IFSC PKGB0010850 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Karnataka Grameena Bank at the UCHANGIDURGA location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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, PKGB0010850 is the IFSC of Karnataka Grameena Bank's UCHANGIDURGA branch. The format is fixed: PKGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 010850 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
Karnataka Grameena Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Uchangidurga branch — IFSC PKGB0010850 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Harapanahally, Karnataka.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Karnataka Grameena Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Uchangidurga |
| IFSC Code | PKGB0010850 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, UCHANGIDURGA BRANCH, HARAPANAHALLI TALUK,DAVANAGERE DISTRICT, PIN - 583 125, |
| City | Harapanahally |
| District | Davangere |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 8398 |
| Phone | 286020 |
About the Uchangidurga branch
The Uchangidurga branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, UCHANGIDURGA BRANCH, HARAPANAHALLI TALUK,DAVANAGERE DISTRICT, PIN - 583 125,. 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 PKGB0010850 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 UCHANGIDURGA branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0010850.
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 PKGB0010850, money simply cannot be routed to the UCHANGIDURGA branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Uchangidurga branch
Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – UCHANGIDURGA, the IFSC PKGB0010850 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 Uchangidurga 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 PKGB0010850
How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010850
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 PKGB0010850 across all three.
NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, UCHANGIDURGA using IFSC PKGB0010850
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 PKGB0010850, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – UCHANGIDURGA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to UCHANGIDURGA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's UCHANGIDURGA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0010850 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 – UCHANGIDURGA, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0010850 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 Uchangidurga
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 PKGB0010850:
- 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 UCHANGIDURGA is still linked to IFSC PKGB0010850.
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 PKGB0010850
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 – UCHANGIDURGA is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0010850. 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 PKGB0010850 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC PKGB0010850
Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the UCHANGIDURGA 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 PKGB0010850 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 PKGB0010850 and the account number together uniquely identify the Uchangidurga branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PKGB0010850
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 – UCHANGIDURGA, 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:
PKGB0010850. - 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 Uchangidurga branch sits at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, UCHANGIDURGA BRANCH, HARAPANAHALLI TALUK,DAVANAGERE DISTRICT, PIN - 583 125,. If you are travelling from outside Harapanahally, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8398-286020 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 PKGB0010850 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0010850 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – UCHANGIDURGA, 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 Uchangidurga branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0010850, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Karnataka Grameena BankUchangidurga Branch
THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK, UCHANGIDURGA BRANCH, HARAPANAHALLI TALUK,DAVANAGERE DISTRICT, PIN - 583 125,
Harapanahally, Karnataka
Phone: 8398-286020
IFSC: PKGB0010850
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Karnataka Grameena Bank Uchangidurga branch?
You can reach the branch at 8398-286020 during regular banking hours.
How do I add Karnataka Grameena Bank Uchangidurga as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PKGB0010850, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC PKGB0010850 the same for all accounts at Uchangidurga branch?
Yes. The IFSC PKGB0010850 is shared by every account held at Karnataka Grameena Bank's Uchangidurga branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does Karnataka Grameena Bank Uchangidurga branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 8398-286020 to confirm.
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 Uchangidurga branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank Uchangidurga branch?
The IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Uchangidurga branch is PKGB0010850. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC PKGB0010850 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PKGB0010850 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: PKGB0010850 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, UCHANGIDURGA branch, in HARAPANAHALLY, 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.


