IFSC Code of Kerala Gramin Bank, Puthenchanthai Branch, Kerala

Below are the complete branch details for Kerala Gramin Bank, PUTHENCHANTHAI branch, located in TRIVANDRUM, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KLGB0040700. 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 KLGB0040700 for Kerala Gramin Bank – PUTHENCHANTHAI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, KLGB0040700 is the IFSC of Kerala Gramin Bank's PUTHENCHANTHAI branch. The format is fixed: KLGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 040700 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About Kerala Gramin Bank

Kerala Gramin Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Puthenchanthai branch in Trivandrum. 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, KLGB0040700.

Puthenchanthai branch overview

Located at AR PLAZA,PUTHENCHANTHAI,VARKALA PO,TRIVANDRUM DT., the Puthenchanthai branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KLGB0040700 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 PUTHENCHANTHAI of Kerala Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KLGB0040700 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 KLGB0040700 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 KLGB0040700

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 KLGB0040700 across all three.

NEFT to Kerala Gramin Bank, PUTHENCHANTHAI using IFSC KLGB0040700

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 KLGB0040700, and confirm that the system picks up Kerala Gramin Bank – PUTHENCHANTHAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KLGB0040700

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 – PUTHENCHANTHAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KLGB0040700 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Kerala Gramin Bank PUTHENCHANTHAI (IFSC KLGB0040700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KLGB0040700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PUTHENCHANTHAI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KLGB0040700 for Kerala Gramin Bank – PUTHENCHANTHAI, 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 Puthenchanthai 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 KLGB0040700

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 – PUTHENCHANTHAI is still mapped to IFSC KLGB0040700. 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 KLGB0040700 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Puthenchanthai branch is mapped to IFSC KLGB0040700 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 KLGB0040700.

Banking services available

The Puthenchanthai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4972-704810.

• 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 KLGB0040700

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 KLGB0040700 and the account number together uniquely identify the Puthenchanthai 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 Puthenchanthai 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 KLGB0040700 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 KLGB0040700

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 – PUTHENCHANTHAI, 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: KLGB0040700.
• 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 Puthenchanthai branch sits at AR PLAZA,PUTHENCHANTHAI,VARKALA PO,TRIVANDRUM DT.. If you are travelling from outside Trivandrum, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4972-704810 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 KLGB0040700 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KLGB0040700 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 KLGB0040700 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 4972-704810.
• 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 Puthenchanthai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KLGB0040700, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: KLGB0040700 is the IFSC code of Kerala Gramin Bank, PUTHENCHANTHAI branch, in TRIVANDRUM, 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.