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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's KOTLA branch in KOTLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code KACE0000050 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.

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 – KOTLA is KACE0000050. The first four letters KACE are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000050 map to this branch in KOTLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Bank profile

The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kotla branch — IFSC KACE0000050 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kotla, Himachal Pradesh.

About the Kotla branch

The Kotla branch of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at TEHSIL NURPUR DISTT. KANGRA H.P. 176205. 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 KACE0000050 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 KOTLA of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KACE0000050 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 KACE0000050 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kotla branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KACE0000050 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC KACE0000050

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 KACE0000050 across all three.

NEFT to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited, KOTLA using IFSC KACE0000050

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 KACE0000050, and confirm that the system picks up The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited – KOTLA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KACE0000050

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 – KOTLA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KACE0000050 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited KOTLA (IFSC KACE0000050)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KACE0000050 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOTLA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kotla

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 KACE0000050:

• 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 KOTLA is still linked to IFSC KACE0000050.

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 The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited's KOTLA branch, the IFSC KACE0000050 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 Kotla branch is mapped to IFSC KACE0000050 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 KACE0000050.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kotla 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 KACE0000050

Online banking and IFSC KACE0000050

The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOTLA 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 KACE0000050 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kotla branch sits at TEHSIL NURPUR DISTT. KANGRA H.P. 176205. If you are travelling from outside Kotla, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1893-236623 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 KACE0000050 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KACE0000050

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 – KOTLA, 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: KACE0000050.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kotla 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 KACE0000050 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC KACE0000050 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 KACE0000050 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1893-236623.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KACE0000050 is the IFSC code of The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited, KOTLA branch, in KOTLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.