IFSC Code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Tenkamijar- Moodabidri Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI branch, located in TENKAMIJAR, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KKBK0009812. 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 KKBK0009812 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI — 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, KKBK0009812 is the IFSC of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI branch. The format is fixed: KKBK = bank code, 0 = reserved, 009812 = 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 Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch in Tenkamijar, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KKBK0009812 for all electronic settlement.

About the Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch

The Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is situated at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, 1-34, BELLECHAR MIJAR, TENKAMIJAR MAIN ROAD, BADAGAYEDAPADAVU, TENKAMIJAR - 574267, KARNATAKA.. 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 KKBK0009812 is used.

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 TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KKBK0009812 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 KKBK0009812 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 KKBK0009812

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 KKBK0009812 across all three.

NEFT to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI using IFSC KKBK0009812

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 KKBK0009812, and confirm that the system picks up Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KKBK0009812 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI (IFSC KKBK0009812)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KKBK0009812 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Tenkamijar- Moodabidri

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC KKBK0009812:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI is still linked to IFSC KKBK0009812.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

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 TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI branch, the IFSC KKBK0009812 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.

Account types you can open at the Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch

Once you have an account at Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI, the IFSC KKBK0009812 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 Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1800-4100.

• 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 KKBK0009812

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 KKBK0009812 and the account number together uniquely identify the Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KKBK0009812

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI 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 KKBK0009812 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.

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 – TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI:

• The IFSC is exactly KKBK0009812 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 TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI 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.

How to reach the Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch

The branch is located at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, 1-34, BELLECHAR MIJAR, TENKAMIJAR MAIN ROAD, BADAGAYEDAPADAVU, TENKAMIJAR - 574267, KARNATAKA., which puts it inside Tenkamijar, the broader Dakshina Kannada district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0009812 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1800-4100 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 KKBK0009812 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KKBK0009812 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI, 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 Tenkamijar- Moodabidri branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KKBK0009812, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KKBK0009812 is the IFSC code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, TENKAMIJAR- MOODABIDRI branch, in TENKAMIJAR, 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.