Below are the complete branch details for Karur Vysya Bank, MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR branch, located in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KVBL0002125. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case KVBL0002125 for Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 - GHATKOPAR is KVBL0002125. The first four letters KVBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002125 map to this branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Karur Vysya Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Mumbai - Ghatkopar |
| IFSC Code | KVBL0002125 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | UNIVERSAL SCHOOL GHATKOPAR PLOT NO.17,TPS -5960B TILAK ROAD NEAR VIKRANT CIRCLE GHATKOPAR EAST |
| City | Mumbai |
| District | Mumbai |
| State | Maharashtra |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 22654261 |
About Karur Vysya Bank
Karur Vysya Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch in Mumbai. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, KVBL0002125.
About this branch
The branch is located at UNIVERSAL SCHOOL GHATKOPAR PLOT NO.17,TPS -5960B TILAK ROAD NEAR VIKRANT CIRCLE GHATKOPAR EAST. 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 KVBL0002125 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 - GHATKOPAR branch came to be assigned the code KVBL0002125.
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 KVBL0002125, money simply cannot be routed to the MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC KVBL0002125
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 KVBL0002125 across all three.
How to use IFSC KVBL0002125 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Karur Vysya Bank's MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC KVBL0002125.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Karur Vysya Bank and the branch as MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR.
- 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 MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0002125 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Karur Vysya Bank MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR (IFSC KVBL0002125)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KVBL0002125 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC KVBL0002125 for Karur Vysya Bank – MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – KVBL0002125 | Yes – KVBL0002125 | Yes – KVBL0002125 |
For most retail customers crediting the Mumbai - Ghatkopar 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 KVBL0002125
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 - GHATKOPAR is still mapped to IFSC KVBL0002125. 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 KVBL0002125 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch is mapped to IFSC KVBL0002125 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 KVBL0002125.
Banking services available
The Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-22654261.
- 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 KVBL0002125
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 KVBL0002125 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mumbai - Ghatkopar 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 Mumbai - Ghatkopar 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 KVBL0002125 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KVBL0002125
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 - GHATKOPAR, 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:
KVBL0002125. - 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 Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch sits at UNIVERSAL SCHOOL GHATKOPAR PLOT NO.17,TPS -5960B TILAK ROAD NEAR VIKRANT CIRCLE GHATKOPAR EAST. If you are travelling from outside Mumbai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 22-22654261 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 KVBL0002125 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC KVBL0002125 from official sources
The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm KVBL0002125 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 22-22654261.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 - Ghatkopar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KVBL0002125, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Karur Vysya BankMumbai - Ghatkopar Branch
UNIVERSAL SCHOOL GHATKOPAR PLOT NO.17,TPS -5960B TILAK ROAD NEAR VIKRANT CIRCLE GHATKOPAR EAST
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Phone: 22-22654261
IFSC: KVBL0002125
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC KVBL0002125 the same for all accounts at Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch?
Yes. The IFSC KVBL0002125 is shared by every account held at Karur Vysya Bank's Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch?
The IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch is KVBL0002125. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Karur Vysya Bank Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 22-22654261 to confirm.
Where is Karur Vysya Bank Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch located?
Karur Vysya Bank's Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch is located at UNIVERSAL SCHOOL GHATKOPAR PLOT NO.17,TPS -5960B TILAK ROAD NEAR VIKRANT CIRCLE GHATKOPAR EAST, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
What is the phone number of Karur Vysya Bank Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch?
You can reach the branch at 22-22654261 during regular banking hours.
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 Mumbai - Ghatkopar branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code KVBL0002125 belongs to Karur Vysya Bank's MUMBAI - GHATKOPAR branch, located at UNIVERSAL SCHOOL GHATKOPAR PLOT NO.17,TPS -5960B TILAK ROAD NEAR VIKRANT… 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.


