IFSC Code of Kerala Gramin Bank, Melparamba Branch, Kerala

Below are the complete branch details for Kerala Gramin Bank, MELPARAMBA branch, located in KASARAGOD, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KLGB0040454. 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 KLGB0040454 for Kerala Gramin Bank – MELPARAMBA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 Kerala Gramin Bank's MELPARAMBA branch, the IFSC KLGB0040454 breaks down as follows: KLGB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 040454 identifies this particular branch.

About Kerala Gramin Bank

Kerala Gramin Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Melparamba branch in Kasaragod. 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, KLGB0040454.

About this branch

The branch is located at MELPARAMBA,P.O.KALNAD,KASARAGOD,KERALA,PIN 671317. It serves the Kasaragod 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 KLGB0040454 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Kerala Gramin 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 MELPARAMBA of Kerala Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KLGB0040454 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 KLGB0040454 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 Melparamba branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KLGB0040454 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 KLGB0040454

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 KLGB0040454 across all three.

NEFT to Kerala Gramin Bank, MELPARAMBA using IFSC KLGB0040454

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 KLGB0040454, and confirm that the system picks up Kerala Gramin Bank – MELPARAMBA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MELPARAMBA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kerala Gramin Bank's MELPARAMBA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KLGB0040454 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Kerala Gramin Bank MELPARAMBA (IFSC KLGB0040454)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KLGB0040454 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MELPARAMBA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Melparamba

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 KLGB0040454:

• 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 MELPARAMBA is still linked to IFSC KLGB0040454.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Kerala Gramin Bank's MELPARAMBA branch, the IFSC KLGB0040454 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Melparamba branch is mapped to IFSC KLGB0040454 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Kerala Gramin 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 KLGB0040454.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Melparamba branch can access most of Kerala Gramin 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 KLGB0040454

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Melparamba 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 KLGB0040454 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.

Reaching the branch

The Melparamba branch sits at MELPARAMBA,P.O.KALNAD,KASARAGOD,KERALA,PIN 671317. If you are travelling from outside Kasaragod, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4994-237305 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 KLGB0040454 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KLGB0040454

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 Kerala Gramin Bank – MELPARAMBA, 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: KLGB0040454.
• 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 Melparamba branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KLGB0040454, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KLGB0040454 for Kerala Gramin Bank – MELPARAMBA, 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.

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Final notes

To recap: KLGB0040454 is the IFSC code of Kerala Gramin Bank, MELPARAMBA branch, in KASARAGOD, KERALA. 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.