IFSC Code of Karur Vysya Bank, Mumbai Divisional Office Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KVBL0001236. 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 MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KVBL0001236 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 Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE is KVBL0001236. The first four letters KVBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001236 map to this branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA.

Bank profile

Karur Vysya Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mumbai Divisional Office branch — IFSC KVBL0001236 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mumbai, Maharashtra.

About this branch

The branch is located at 954 APPA SAHEB MARATHE MARG PRABHADEVI. It serves the Mumbai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Karur Vysya Bank. The IFSC KVBL0001236 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 Karur Vysya Bank's MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch came to be assigned the code KVBL0001236.

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 KVBL0001236, money simply cannot be routed to the MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Karur Vysya Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KVBL0001236 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mumbai Divisional Office branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0001236

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 KVBL0001236 across all three.

NEFT to Karur Vysya Bank, MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE using IFSC KVBL0001236

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 KVBL0001236, and confirm that the system picks up Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0001236 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karur Vysya Bank MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE (IFSC KVBL0001236)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KVBL0001236 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC KVBL0001236 for Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 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 Mumbai Divisional Office 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 KVBL0001236

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 Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE is still mapped to IFSC KVBL0001236. 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 KVBL0001236 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Mumbai Divisional Office branch is mapped to IFSC KVBL0001236 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Karur Vysya 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 KVBL0001236.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Mumbai Divisional Office branch can access most of Karur Vysya 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 KVBL0001236

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mumbai Divisional Office 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 KVBL0001236 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.

How to reach the Mumbai Divisional Office branch

The branch is located at 954 APPA SAHEB MARATHE MARG PRABHADEVI, which puts it inside Mumbai, the broader Mumbai district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Karur Vysya Bank Mumbai Divisional Office branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KVBL0001236 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-22654261 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 KVBL0001236 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KVBL0001236

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 Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 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: KVBL0001236.
• 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 Mumbai Divisional Office branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KVBL0001236, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KVBL0001236 for Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE, 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

Summary

The IFSC code KVBL0001236 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank's MUMBAI DIVISIONAL OFFICE branch, located at 954 APPA SAHEB MARATHE MARG PRABHADEVI in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.