Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHALKARANJI branch in ICHALKARANJI, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code NKGS0000053 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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, NKGS0000053 is the IFSC of NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHALKARANJI branch. The format is fixed: NKGS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000053 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Ichalkaranji |
| IFSC Code | NKGS0000053 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SHRIRAM TOWER, WARD NO.12, HOUSE NO.25,MAIN ROAD, ICHALKARANJI- 416115 DIST. KOLHAPUR. |
| City | Ichalkaranji |
| District | Ichalkaranji |
| State | Maharashtra |
| STD Code | 230 |
| Phone | 2420620 |
About NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited
NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Ichalkaranji branch in Ichalkaranji. 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, NKGS0000053.
About this branch
The branch is located at SHRIRAM TOWER, WARD NO.12, HOUSE NO.25,MAIN ROAD, ICHALKARANJI- 416115 DIST. KOLHAPUR.. It serves the Ichalkaranji region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC NKGS0000053 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every NKGSB Cooperative 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 ICHALKARANJI of NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code NKGS0000053 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 NKGS0000053 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 NKGS0000053
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 NKGS0000053 across all three.
NEFT to NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited, ICHALKARANJI using IFSC NKGS0000053
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 NKGS0000053, and confirm that the system picks up NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited – ICHALKARANJI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to ICHALKARANJI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHALKARANJI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC NKGS0000053 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited ICHALKARANJI (IFSC NKGS0000053)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC NKGS0000053 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ICHALKARANJI branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC NKGS0000053 for NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited – ICHALKARANJI, 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 – NKGS0000053 | Yes – NKGS0000053 | Yes – NKGS0000053 |
For most retail customers crediting the Ichalkaranji 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 NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHALKARANJI branch, the IFSC NKGS0000053 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.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Ichalkaranji branch is mapped to IFSC NKGS0000053 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of NKGSB Cooperative 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 NKGS0000053.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Ichalkaranji branch can access most of NKGSB Cooperative 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 NKGS0000053
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC NKGS0000053 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ichalkaranji 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 Ichalkaranji 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 NKGS0000053 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.
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 NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited – ICHALKARANJI:
- The IFSC is exactly NKGS0000053 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and ICHALKARANJI 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.
Reaching the branch
The Ichalkaranji branch sits at SHRIRAM TOWER, WARD NO.12, HOUSE NO.25,MAIN ROAD, ICHALKARANJI- 416115 DIST. KOLHAPUR.. If you are travelling from outside Ichalkaranji, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 230-2420620 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC NKGS0000053 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC NKGS0000053 for NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited – ICHALKARANJI, 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 Ichalkaranji branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC NKGS0000053, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
NKGSB Cooperative Bank LimitedIchalkaranji Branch
SHRIRAM TOWER, WARD NO.12, HOUSE NO.25,MAIN ROAD, ICHALKARANJI- 416115 DIST. KOLHAPUR.
Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra
Phone: 230-2420620
IFSC: NKGS0000053
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited Ichalkaranji branch?
You can reach the branch at 230-2420620 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC NKGS0000053 the same for all accounts at Ichalkaranji branch?
Yes. The IFSC NKGS0000053 is shared by every account held at NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited's Ichalkaranji branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC NKGS0000053 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC NKGS0000053 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited Ichalkaranji as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC NKGS0000053, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited Ichalkaranji branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 230-2420620 to confirm.
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 Ichalkaranji branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code NKGS0000053 belongs to NKGSB Cooperative Bank Limited's ICHALKARANJI branch, located at SHRIRAM TOWER, WARD NO.12, HOUSE NO.25,MAIN ROAD, ICHALKARANJI- 416115 DIST.… in ICHALKARANJI, 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.


