IFSC Code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, Thumbadi Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, THUMBADI branch in KORATAGERE, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PKGB0012432. 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 THUMBADI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PKGB0012432 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.

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 – THUMBADI is PKGB0012432. The first four letters PKGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 012432 map to this branch in KORATAGERE, 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 Thumbadi branch in Koratagere, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PKGB0012432 for all electronic settlement.

About the Thumbadi branch

The Thumbadi branch of Karnataka Grameena Bank is situated at THUMBADI KORTAGERE TALUK TUMKUR DISTRICT. 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 PKGB0012432 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 THUMBADI of Karnataka Grameena Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PKGB0012432 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 PKGB0012432 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Thumbadi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PKGB0012432 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC PKGB0012432

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 PKGB0012432 across all three.

How to use IFSC PKGB0012432 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karnataka Grameena Bank's THUMBADI 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 PKGB0012432.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karnataka Grameena Bank and the branch as THUMBADI.
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 THUMBADI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank's THUMBADI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PKGB0012432 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 – THUMBADI, use IMPS. With IFSC PKGB0012432 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 PKGB0012432 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – THUMBADI, 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 Thumbadi 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 PKGB0012432

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 – THUMBADI is still mapped to IFSC PKGB0012432. 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 PKGB0012432 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Thumbadi branch

Once you have an account at Karnataka Grameena Bank – THUMBADI, the IFSC PKGB0012432 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.

Banking services available

The Thumbadi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 0.

• 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 PKGB0012432

Online banking and IFSC PKGB0012432

Karnataka Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the THUMBADI 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 PKGB0012432 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.

How to reach the Thumbadi branch

The branch is located at THUMBADI KORTAGERE TALUK TUMKUR DISTRICT, which puts it inside Koratagere, the broader Tumkur district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karnataka Grameena Bank Thumbadi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PKGB0012432 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 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 PKGB0012432 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PKGB0012432

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 – THUMBADI, 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: PKGB0012432.
• 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.

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 Thumbadi branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PKGB0012432, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PKGB0012432 for Karnataka Grameena Bank – THUMBADI, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PKGB0012432 is the IFSC code of Karnataka Grameena Bank, THUMBADI branch, in KORATAGERE, 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.