IFSC Code of Karur Vysya Bank, Bobbili Branch, Andhra Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, BOBBILI branch in VIZIANAGARAM DIST, ANDHRA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KVBL0001497. 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 BOBBILI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KVBL0001497 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 Karur Vysya Bank's BOBBILI branch, the IFSC KVBL0001497 breaks down as follows: KVBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001497 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Karur Vysya Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bobbili branch in Vizianagaram Dist, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KVBL0001497 for all electronic settlement.

Bobbili branch overview

Located at D.NO.11-65 AND 11-66/1 AND 11-66/2 WARD NO.3,VAISHNAVA STREET BOBBILI, the Bobbili branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KVBL0001497 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every Karur Vysya 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 BOBBILI of Karur Vysya Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KVBL0001497 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 KVBL0001497 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 KVBL0001497

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 KVBL0001497 across all three.

NEFT to Karur Vysya Bank, BOBBILI using IFSC KVBL0001497

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 KVBL0001497, and confirm that the system picks up Karur Vysya Bank – BOBBILI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BOBBILI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Karur Vysya Bank's BOBBILI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KVBL0001497 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Karur Vysya Bank BOBBILI (IFSC KVBL0001497)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KVBL0001497 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BOBBILI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KVBL0001497 for Karur Vysya Bank – BOBBILI, 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 Bobbili 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 KVBL0001497

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 – BOBBILI is still mapped to IFSC KVBL0001497. 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 KVBL0001497 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Bobbili branch

Once you have an account at Karur Vysya Bank – BOBBILI, the IFSC KVBL0001497 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 Bobbili 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 KVBL0001497

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 KVBL0001497 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bobbili branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KVBL0001497

Karur Vysya Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BOBBILI 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 KVBL0001497 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 KVBL0001497

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 – BOBBILI, 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: KVBL0001497.
• 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 Bobbili branch sits at D.NO.11-65 AND 11-66/1 AND 11-66/2 WARD NO.3,VAISHNAVA STREET BOBBILI. If you are travelling from outside Vizianagaram Dist, 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 KVBL0001497 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KVBL0001497 for Karur Vysya Bank – BOBBILI, 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 Bobbili 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 KVBL0001497 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KVBL0001497 is the IFSC code of Karur Vysya Bank, BOBBILI branch, in VIZIANAGARAM DIST, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.