IFSC Code of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited, Sissu Branch, Himachal Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited, SISSU branch in KEYLONG, HIMACHAL PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KACE0000163. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SISSU branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KACE0000163 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – SISSU is KACE0000163. The first four letters KACE are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000163 map to this branch in KEYLONG, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sissu branch — IFSC KACE0000163 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Keylong, Himachal Pradesh.

About this branch

The branch is located at TEHSIL KEYLONG DISTT LAHUL & SPITI. It serves the Keylong 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 KACE0000163 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 SISSU of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KACE0000163 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 KACE0000163 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 KACE0000163

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 KACE0000163 across all three.

NEFT to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited, SISSU using IFSC KACE0000163

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 KACE0000163, and confirm that the system picks up The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – SISSU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KACE0000163

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 The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – SISSU, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KACE0000163 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited SISSU (IFSC KACE0000163)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KACE0000163 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SISSU branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC KACE0000163 for The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – SISSU, 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 Sissu 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 KACE0000163

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 – SISSU is still mapped to IFSC KACE0000163. 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 KACE0000163 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Sissu branch

Once you have an account at The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – SISSU, the IFSC KACE0000163 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sissu 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 KACE0000163

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 KACE0000163 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sissu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KACE0000163

The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SISSU 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 KACE0000163 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KACE0000163

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 The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – SISSU, 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: KACE0000163.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sissu branch sits at TEHSIL KEYLONG DISTT LAHUL & SPITI. If you are travelling from outside Keylong, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1900-263151 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 KACE0000163 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KACE0000163 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 KACE0000163 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1900-263151.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sissu 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 KACE0000163 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KACE0000163 belongs to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's SISSU branch, located at TEHSIL KEYLONG DISTT LAHUL & SPITI in KEYLONG, 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.