IFSC Code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Kiragasuru Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, KIRAGASURU branch in KIRAGASURU, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KKBK0008266. 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 KIRAGASURU branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KKBK0008266 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – KIRAGASURU is KKBK0008266. The first four letters KKBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008266 map to this branch in KIRAGASURU, KARNATAKA.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kiragasuru branch in Kiragasuru. 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, KKBK0008266.

About the Kiragasuru branch

The Kiragasuru branch of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is situated at NO 257 KIRAGASURU 571124. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code KKBK0008266 is used.

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's KIRAGASURU branch came to be assigned the code KKBK0008266.

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 KKBK0008266, money simply cannot be routed to the KIRAGASURU branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kiragasuru branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KKBK0008266 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 KKBK0008266

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 KKBK0008266 across all three.

How to use IFSC KKBK0008266 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's KIRAGASURU 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 KKBK0008266.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and the branch as KIRAGASURU.
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 KIRAGASURU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's KIRAGASURU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KKBK0008266 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited KIRAGASURU (IFSC KKBK0008266)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KKBK0008266 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KIRAGASURU branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KKBK0008266 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – KIRAGASURU, 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 Kiragasuru 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 KKBK0008266

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – KIRAGASURU is still mapped to IFSC KKBK0008266. 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 KKBK0008266 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kiragasuru branch

Once you have an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – KIRAGASURU, the IFSC KKBK0008266 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 Kiragasuru branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1860-2662666.

• 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 KKBK0008266

Online banking and IFSC KKBK0008266

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KIRAGASURU 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 KKBK0008266 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 Kiragasuru branch

The branch is located at NO 257 KIRAGASURU 571124, which puts it inside Kiragasuru, the broader Mysore district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Kiragasuru branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0008266 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 KKBK0008266 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – KIRAGASURU:

• The IFSC is exactly KKBK0008266 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited as the bank name and KIRAGASURU 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 Kiragasuru branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KKBK0008266, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KKBK0008266 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – KIRAGASURU, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KKBK0008266 belongs to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's KIRAGASURU branch, located at NO 257 KIRAGASURU 571124 in KIRAGASURU, KARNATAKA. 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.