IFSC Code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, New Alipore Branch Kolkatta Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch in KOLKATA. The 11-digit IFSC KKBK0006563 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited at the NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch, the IFSC KKBK0006563 breaks down as follows: KKBK identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 006563 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch — IFSC KKBK0006563 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kolkata, West Bengal.

Branch details at a glance

New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch overview

Located at NEW ALIPORE BRANCH- KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL GROUND FLOOR,NEON PLAZA, NO.67,(NEW ALIPORE) NALINI RANJAN AVENUE, KOLKATTA-700053, the New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KKBK0006563 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch came to be assigned the code KKBK0006563.

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 KKBK0006563, money simply cannot be routed to the NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch

Once you have an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA, the IFSC KKBK0006563 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the New Alipore Branch Kolkatta 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 KKBK0006563

How to transfer money using IFSC KKBK0006563

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 KKBK0006563 across all three.

NEFT to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA using IFSC KKBK0006563

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 KKBK0006563, and confirm that the system picks up Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KKBK0006563 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA (IFSC KKBK0006563)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KKBK0006563 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KKBK0006563 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA, 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 New Alipore Branch Kolkatta 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 NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch, the IFSC KKBK0006563 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.

Online banking and IFSC KKBK0006563

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA 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 KKBK0006563 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KKBK0006563 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KKBK0006563

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 – NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA, 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: KKBK0006563.
• 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 New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch

The branch is located at NEW ALIPORE BRANCH- KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL GROUND FLOOR,NEON PLAZA, NO.67,(NEW ALIPORE) NALINI RANJAN AVENUE, KOLKATTA-700053, which puts it inside Kolkata, the broader Kolkata district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0006563 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 KKBK0006563 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KKBK0006563 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA, 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 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 New Alipore Branch Kolkatta branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KKBK0006563, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KKBK0006563 is the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, NEW ALIPORE BRANCH KOLKATTA branch, in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.