IFSC Code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Basaveshwara Nagar Branch Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KKBK0008035. 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 BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KKBK0008035 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.

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, KKBK0008035 is the IFSC of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: KKBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 008035 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch in Bangalore, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KKBK0008035 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at BASVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH-BANGALORE GROUND FLOOR, YASHODHARA , CORPORATION NO.881/A, MODI HOSPITAL ROAD, BASAVESHWARA NAGAR 2ND STAGE, WEST OF CHORD ROAD, BANGALORE-560079. It serves the Bangalore region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited. The IFSC KKBK0008035 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited 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 BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KKBK0008035 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 KKBK0008035 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 KKBK0008035

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 KKBK0008035 across all three.

NEFT to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH using IFSC KKBK0008035

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 KKBK0008035, and confirm that the system picks up Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KKBK0008035

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KKBK0008035 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC KKBK0008035 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KKBK0008035 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH, 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 Basaveshwara Nagar Branch 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.

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH branch, the IFSC KKBK0008035 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 Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch is mapped to IFSC KKBK0008035 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, 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 KKBK0008035.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch can access most of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited'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 KKBK0008035

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KKBK0008035 and the account number together uniquely identify the Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KKBK0008035

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH 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 KKBK0008035 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 KKBK0008035

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH, 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: KKBK0008035.
• 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.

How to reach the Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch

The branch is located at BASVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH-BANGALORE GROUND FLOOR, YASHODHARA , CORPORATION NO.881/A, MODI HOSPITAL ROAD, BASAVESHWARA NAGAR 2ND STAGE, WEST OF CHORD ROAD, BANGALORE-560079, which puts it inside Bangalore, the broader Bangalore Urban district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0008035 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1860-2662666 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 KKBK0008035 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KKBK0008035 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 KKBK0008035 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1860-2662666.
• 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 Basaveshwara Nagar Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KKBK0008035, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KKBK0008035 is the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, BASAVESHWARA NAGAR BRANCH branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.