IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Kuvempunagara - Hsn Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Karnataka Grameena Bank's KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN branch in HASSAN, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code PKGB0012128 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 – KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN is PKGB0012128. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 012128 map to this branch in HASSAN, KARNATAKA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Karnataka Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch in Hassan, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0012128 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at NEAR MINI VIDAN SOUDHA HASSAN HASSAN TALUK HASSAN DISTRICT. It serves the Hassan region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Karnataka Grameena Bank. The IFSC PKGB0012128 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN of Karnataka Grameena Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PKGB0012128 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 PKGB0012128 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 PKGB0012128

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 PKGB0012128 across all three.

NEFT to Karnataka Grameena Bank, KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN using IFSC PKGB0012128

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 PKGB0012128, and confirm that the system picks up Karnataka Grameena Bank – KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0012128 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 – KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0012128 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 PKGB0012128 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN, 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 Kuvempunagara - Hsn 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Karnataka Grameena Bank's KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN branch, the IFSC PKGB0012128 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0012128 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 PKGB0012128.

Banking services available

The Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8172265557.

• 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 PKGB0012128

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 PKGB0012128 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kuvempunagara - Hsn 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 PKGB0012128 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.

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 – KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN:

• The IFSC is exactly PKGB0012128 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 KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN 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 Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch

The branch is located at NEAR MINI VIDAN SOUDHA HASSAN HASSAN TALUK HASSAN DISTRICT, which puts it inside Hassan, the broader Hassan district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0012128 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8172265557 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 PKGB0012128 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0012128 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN, 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 Kuvempunagara - Hsn branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0012128, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PKGB0012128 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's KUVEMPUNAGARA - HSN branch, located at NEAR MINI VIDAN SOUDHA HASSAN HASSAN TALUK HASSAN DISTRICT in HASSAN, 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.