Below are the complete branch details for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA branch, located in SURAT, GUJARAT. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KKBK0002889. 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 KKBK0002889 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA is KKBK0002889. The first four letters KKBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002889 map to this branch in SURAT, GUJARAT.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Surat - Mota Varaccha |
| IFSC Code | KKBK0002889 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, SHOP NO G -1 & 103 & 104, OXYGEN HOUSE, SUDAMA CHOWK, MOTA VARACCHA, SURAT - 394101. GUJARAT |
| City | Surat |
| District | Surat City |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 1860 |
| Phone | 2662666 |
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 Surat - Mota Varaccha branch in Surat, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KKBK0002889 for all electronic settlement.
About the Surat - Mota Varaccha branch
The Surat - Mota Varaccha branch of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is situated at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, SHOP NO G -1 & 103 & 104, OXYGEN HOUSE, SUDAMA CHOWK, MOTA VARACCHA, SURAT - 394101. GUJARAT. 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 KKBK0002889 is used.
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 SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA branch came to be assigned the code KKBK0002889.
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 KKBK0002889, money simply cannot be routed to the SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC KKBK0002889
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 KKBK0002889 across all three.
NEFT to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA using IFSC KKBK0002889
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 KKBK0002889, and confirm that the system picks up Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC KKBK0002889
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 – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KKBK0002889 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 – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA, use IMPS. With IFSC KKBK0002889 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 KKBK0002889 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – KKBK0002889 | Yes – KKBK0002889 | Yes – KKBK0002889 |
For most retail customers crediting the Surat - Mota Varaccha 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 KKBK0002889
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 – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA is still mapped to IFSC KKBK0002889. 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 KKBK0002889 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Surat - Mota Varaccha branch is mapped to IFSC KKBK0002889 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 KKBK0002889.
Banking services available
The Surat - Mota Varaccha 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 KKBK0002889
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 KKBK0002889 and the account number together uniquely identify the Surat - Mota Varaccha 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 Surat - Mota Varaccha 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 KKBK0002889 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 KKBK0002889
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 – SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA, 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:
KKBK0002889. - 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 Surat - Mota Varaccha branch
The branch is located at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, SHOP NO G -1 & 103 & 104, OXYGEN HOUSE, SUDAMA CHOWK, MOTA VARACCHA, SURAT - 394101. GUJARAT, which puts it inside Surat, the broader Surat City district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Surat - Mota Varaccha branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0002889 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 1860-2662666 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 KKBK0002889 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC KKBK0002889 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 KKBK0002889 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Surat - Mota Varaccha are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to KKBK0002889 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Kotak Mahindra Bank LimitedSurat - Mota Varaccha Branch
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, SHOP NO G -1 & 103 & 104, OXYGEN HOUSE, SUDAMA CHOWK, MOTA VARACCHA, SURAT - 394101. GUJARAT
Surat, Gujarat
Phone: 1860-2662666
IFSC: KKBK0002889
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC KKBK0002889 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC KKBK0002889 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Surat - Mota Varaccha branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC KKBK0002889 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC KKBK0002889 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Surat - Mota Varaccha branch?
The IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Surat - Mota Varaccha branch is KKBK0002889. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC KKBK0002889 the same for all accounts at Surat - Mota Varaccha branch?
Yes. The IFSC KKBK0002889 is shared by every account held at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's Surat - Mota Varaccha branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using KKBK0002889 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – Surat - Mota Varaccha reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Surat - Mota Varaccha branch located?
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's Surat - Mota Varaccha branch is located at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, SHOP NO G -1 & 103 & 104, OXYGEN HOUSE, SUDAMA CHOWK, MOTA VARACCHA, SURAT - 394101. GUJARAT, Surat, Gujarat.
How do I add Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Surat - Mota Varaccha as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC KKBK0002889, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: KKBK0002889 is the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, SURAT - MOTA VARACCHA branch, in SURAT, GUJARAT. 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.


