IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Dharmasagara Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, DHARMASAGARA branch in HOSPET, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PKGB0010596. 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 DHARMASAGARA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PKGB0010596 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Karnataka Grameena Bank's DHARMASAGARA branch, the IFSC PKGB0010596 breaks down as follows: PKGB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 010596 identifies this particular branch.

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 Dharmasagara branch in Hospet, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0010596 for all electronic settlement.

About the Dharmasagara branch

The Dharmasagara branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,DHARMASAGARA BRANCHHOSPET TALUKBELLARY DISTRICTPIN - 583 223. 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 PKGB0010596 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 DHARMASAGARA branch came to be assigned the code PKGB0010596.

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 PKGB0010596, money simply cannot be routed to the DHARMASAGARA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0010596

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 PKGB0010596 across all three.

How to use IFSC PKGB0010596 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Grameena Bank's DHARMASAGARA 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 PKGB0010596.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Grameena Bank and the branch as DHARMASAGARA.
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 DHARMASAGARA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's DHARMASAGARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0010596 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karnataka Grameena Bank DHARMASAGARA (IFSC PKGB0010596)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PKGB0010596 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DHARMASAGARA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dharmasagara

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 PKGB0010596:

• 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 DHARMASAGARA is still linked to IFSC PKGB0010596.

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.

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 DHARMASAGARA branch, the IFSC PKGB0010596 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 Dharmasagara branch is mapped to IFSC PKGB0010596 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 PKGB0010596.

Banking services available

The Dharmasagara branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8394-212259.

• 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 PKGB0010596

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 PKGB0010596 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dharmasagara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0010596

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DHARMASAGARA 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 PKGB0010596 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 PKGB0010596

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 – DHARMASAGARA, 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: PKGB0010596.
• 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 Dharmasagara branch

The branch is located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,DHARMASAGARA BRANCHHOSPET TALUKBELLARY DISTRICTPIN - 583 223, which puts it inside Hospet, the broader Bellary district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Dharmasagara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0010596 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8394-212259 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 PKGB0010596 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0010596 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – DHARMASAGARA, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Dharmasagara 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 PKGB0010596 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PKGB0010596 belongs to Karnataka Grameena Bank's DHARMASAGARA branch, located at THE MANAGER, KARNATAKA GRAMEENA BANK,DHARMASAGARA BRANCHHOSPET TALUKBELLARY… in HOSPET, 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.