IFSC Code of Kerala Gramin Bank, Bharanikkavu Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Kerala Gramin Bank's BHARANIKKAVU branch in KOLLAM, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code KLGB0040639 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 BHARANIKKAVU branch, the IFSC KLGB0040639 breaks down as follows: KLGB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 040639 identifies this particular branch.

About Kerala Gramin Bank

Kerala Gramin Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Bharanikkavu branch in Kollam. 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, KLGB0040639.

Bharanikkavu branch overview

Located at TAJMAHAL SHOPPING COMPLEX,SASTHAMKOTTA PO, KOLLAM DT, PIN 690521, the Bharanikkavu branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KLGB0040639 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 BHARANIKKAVU of Kerala Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KLGB0040639 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 KLGB0040639 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 Bharanikkavu branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KLGB0040639 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 KLGB0040639

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 KLGB0040639 across all three.

How to use IFSC KLGB0040639 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kerala Gramin Bank's BHARANIKKAVU 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 KLGB0040639.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kerala Gramin Bank and the branch as BHARANIKKAVU.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KLGB0040639

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Kerala Gramin Bank – BHARANIKKAVU, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KLGB0040639 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Kerala Gramin Bank – BHARANIKKAVU, use IMPS. With IFSC KLGB0040639 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bharanikkavu

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 KLGB0040639:

• 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 BHARANIKKAVU is still linked to IFSC KLGB0040639.

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 KLGB0040639

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 – BHARANIKKAVU is still mapped to IFSC KLGB0040639. 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 KLGB0040639 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Bharanikkavu branch

Once you have an account at Kerala Gramin Bank – BHARANIKKAVU, the IFSC KLGB0040639 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 Bharanikkavu branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 471-2833552.

• 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 KLGB0040639

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bharanikkavu 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 KLGB0040639 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 Bharanikkavu branch sits at TAJMAHAL SHOPPING COMPLEX,SASTHAMKOTTA PO, KOLLAM DT, PIN 690521. If you are travelling from outside Kollam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 471-2833552 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 KLGB0040639 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 – BHARANIKKAVU:

• The IFSC is exactly KLGB0040639 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 BHARANIKKAVU 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 Bharanikkavu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KLGB0040639, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC KLGB0040639 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 KLGB0040639 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 471-2833552.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KLGB0040639 belongs to Kerala Gramin Bank's BHARANIKKAVU branch, located at TAJMAHAL SHOPPING COMPLEX,SASTHAMKOTTA PO, KOLLAM DT, PIN 690521 in KOLLAM, 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.