Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's DHANGU PIR branch in DAMTAL, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code KACE0000120 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, KACE0000120 is the IFSC of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's DHANGU PIR branch. The format is fixed: KACE = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000120 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Dhangu Pir branch — IFSC KACE0000120 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Damtal, Himachal Pradesh.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dhangu Pir |
| IFSC Code | KACE0000120 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | TEHSIL INDORA DIST. KANGRA H.P. 176403 |
| City | Damtal |
| District | Kangra |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| STD Code | 1893 |
| Phone | 244960 |
About this branch
The branch is located at TEHSIL INDORA DIST. KANGRA H.P. 176403. It serves the Damtal region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC KACE0000120 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every The Kangra Central 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 DHANGU PIR of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KACE0000120 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 KACE0000120 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Dhangu Pir branch is mapped to IFSC KACE0000120 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Kangra Central 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 KACE0000120.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Dhangu Pir branch can access most of The Kangra Central 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 KACE0000120
How to transfer money using IFSC KACE0000120
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 KACE0000120 across all three.
NEFT to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited, DHANGU PIR using IFSC KACE0000120
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 KACE0000120, and confirm that the system picks up The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – DHANGU PIR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to DHANGU PIR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's DHANGU PIR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KACE0000120 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited DHANGU PIR (IFSC KACE0000120)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KACE0000120 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DHANGU PIR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC KACE0000120 for The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – DHANGU PIR, 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 – KACE0000120 | Yes – KACE0000120 | Yes – KACE0000120 |
For most retail customers crediting the Dhangu Pir 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 KACE0000120
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 The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – DHANGU PIR is still mapped to IFSC KACE0000120. 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 KACE0000120 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC KACE0000120
The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DHANGU PIR 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 KACE0000120 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 code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Kangra Central 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 KACE0000120 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dhangu Pir branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – DHANGU PIR:
- The IFSC is exactly KACE0000120 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and DHANGU PIR 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 Dhangu Pir branch sits at TEHSIL INDORA DIST. KANGRA H.P. 176403. If you are travelling from outside Damtal, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1893-244960 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 KACE0000120 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC KACE0000120 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 KACE0000120 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 1893-244960.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Dhangu Pir 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 KACE0000120 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank LimitedDhangu Pir Branch
TEHSIL INDORA DIST. KANGRA H.P. 176403
Damtal, Himachal Pradesh
Phone: 1893-244960
IFSC: KACE0000120
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC KACE0000120 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC KACE0000120 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited Dhangu Pir branch located?
The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's Dhangu Pir branch is located at TEHSIL INDORA DIST. KANGRA H.P. 176403, Damtal, Himachal Pradesh.
Does The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited Dhangu Pir branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 1893-244960 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 Dhangu Pir branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited Dhangu Pir branch?
You can reach the branch at 1893-244960 during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC KACE0000120 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC KACE0000120 to send funds instantly.
Summary
The IFSC code KACE0000120 belongs to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's DHANGU PIR branch, located at TEHSIL INDORA DIST. KANGRA H.P. 176403 in DAMTAL, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.


