IFSC Code of Kerala Gramin Bank, Puthenvelikara Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Kerala Gramin Bank, PUTHENVELIKARA branch in ERNAKULAM. The 11-digit IFSC KLGB0040619 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Kerala Gramin Bank at the PUTHENVELIKARA location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, KLGB0040619 is the IFSC of Kerala Gramin Bank's PUTHENVELIKARA branch. The format is fixed: KLGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 040619 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Kerala Gramin Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Puthenvelikara branch in Ernakulam, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KLGB0040619 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at 1598 NO NSS KARAYOGAM BUILDING,P.O.PUTHENVELIKARA,ERNAKULAM,KERALA,PIN 683594. It serves the Ernakulam region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Kerala Gramin Bank. The IFSC KLGB0040619 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 Kerala Gramin Bank's PUTHENVELIKARA branch came to be assigned the code KLGB0040619.

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 KLGB0040619, money simply cannot be routed to the PUTHENVELIKARA branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Kerala Gramin Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KLGB0040619 and the account number together uniquely identify the Puthenvelikara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KLGB0040619

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 KLGB0040619 across all three.

How to use IFSC KLGB0040619 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kerala Gramin Bank's PUTHENVELIKARA 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 KLGB0040619.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kerala Gramin Bank and the branch as PUTHENVELIKARA.
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 PUTHENVELIKARA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kerala Gramin Bank's PUTHENVELIKARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KLGB0040619 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Kerala Gramin Bank PUTHENVELIKARA (IFSC KLGB0040619)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KLGB0040619 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PUTHENVELIKARA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Puthenvelikara

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 KLGB0040619:

• 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 PUTHENVELIKARA is still linked to IFSC KLGB0040619.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC KLGB0040619

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 Kerala Gramin Bank – PUTHENVELIKARA is still mapped to IFSC KLGB0040619. 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 KLGB0040619 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Puthenvelikara branch

Once you have an account at Kerala Gramin Bank – PUTHENVELIKARA, the IFSC KLGB0040619 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 Puthenvelikara branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4822-2485234.

• 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 KLGB0040619

Online banking and IFSC KLGB0040619

Kerala Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PUTHENVELIKARA 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 KLGB0040619 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 Puthenvelikara branch

The branch is located at 1598 NO NSS KARAYOGAM BUILDING,P.O.PUTHENVELIKARA,ERNAKULAM,KERALA,PIN 683594, which puts it inside Ernakulam, the broader Ernakulam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kerala Gramin Bank Puthenvelikara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KLGB0040619 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 4822-2485234 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 KLGB0040619 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Kerala Gramin Bank – PUTHENVELIKARA:

• The IFSC is exactly KLGB0040619 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Kerala Gramin Bank as the bank name and PUTHENVELIKARA as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

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 Puthenvelikara branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KLGB0040619, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC KLGB0040619 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 KLGB0040619 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 4822-2485234.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KLGB0040619 belongs to Kerala Gramin Bank's PUTHENVELIKARA branch, located at 1598 NO NSS KARAYOGAM BUILDING,P.O.PUTHENVELIKARA,ERNAKULAM,KERALA,PIN 683594 in ERNAKULAM, KERALA. 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.