IFSC Code of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Vasai - Waliv Branch, Maharashtra

Below are the complete branch details for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, VASAI - WALIV branch, located in VASAI, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KKBK0002177. 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 KKBK0002177 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – VASAI - WALIV — 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 – VASAI - WALIV is KKBK0002177. The first four letters KKBK are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002177 map to this branch in VASAI, MAHARASHTRA.

Bank profile

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Vasai - Waliv branch — IFSC KKBK0002177 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Vasai, Maharashtra.

Branch details at a glance

Vasai - Waliv branch overview

Located at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, 1 SHEETAL BUSINESS CENTRE, SURVEY NO.241, WALIV, PALGHAR, VASAI - 401208, MAHARASHTRA., the Vasai - Waliv branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC KKBK0002177 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 VASAI - WALIV branch came to be assigned the code KKBK0002177.

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 KKBK0002177, money simply cannot be routed to the VASAI - WALIV branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vasai - Waliv branch is mapped to IFSC KKBK0002177 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 KKBK0002177.

Banking services available

The Vasai - Waliv 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 KKBK0002177

How to transfer money using IFSC KKBK0002177

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 KKBK0002177 across all three.

How to use IFSC KKBK0002177 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's VASAI - WALIV 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 KKBK0002177.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited and the branch as VASAI - WALIV.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KKBK0002177

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 – VASAI - WALIV, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KKBK0002177 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 – VASAI - WALIV, use IMPS. With IFSC KKBK0002177 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 KKBK0002177 for Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited – VASAI - WALIV, 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 Vasai - Waliv 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 KKBK0002177

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 – VASAI - WALIV is still mapped to IFSC KKBK0002177. 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 KKBK0002177 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC KKBK0002177

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VASAI - WALIV 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 KKBK0002177 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 Vasai - Waliv branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KKBK0002177 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – VASAI - WALIV:

• The IFSC is exactly KKBK0002177 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 VASAI - WALIV 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 Vasai - Waliv branch

The branch is located at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, 1 SHEETAL BUSINESS CENTRE, SURVEY NO.241, WALIV, PALGHAR, VASAI - 401208, MAHARASHTRA., which puts it inside Vasai, the broader Palghar district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Vasai - Waliv branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KKBK0002177 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 KKBK0002177 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KKBK0002177 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 KKBK0002177 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1800-4100.
• 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 Vasai - Waliv branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KKBK0002177, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code KKBK0002177 belongs to Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited's VASAI - WALIV branch, located at KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD, 1 SHEETAL BUSINESS CENTRE, SURVEY NO.241, WALIV,… in VASAI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.