IFSC Code of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, Malakapur Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, MALAKAPUR branch in KARAD, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KUCB0488011. 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 MALAKAPUR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KUCB0488011 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 Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – MALAKAPUR is KUCB0488011. The first four letters KUCB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 488011 map to this branch in KARAD, MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Malakapur branch in Karad, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KUCB0488011 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at PLOT NO- 11, SHINDE BUILDING,P.B.ROAD, MALKAPUR -415 110. It serves the Karad 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 Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC KUCB0488011 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every The Karad Urban 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 MALAKAPUR of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KUCB0488011 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 KUCB0488011 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 KUCB0488011

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 KUCB0488011 across all three.

NEFT to The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, MALAKAPUR using IFSC KUCB0488011

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 KUCB0488011, and confirm that the system picks up The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – MALAKAPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KUCB0488011

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 Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – MALAKAPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KUCB0488011 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited MALAKAPUR (IFSC KUCB0488011)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KUCB0488011 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MALAKAPUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Malakapur

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 KUCB0488011:

• 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 MALAKAPUR is still linked to IFSC KUCB0488011.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC KUCB0488011

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 Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – MALAKAPUR is still mapped to IFSC KUCB0488011. 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 KUCB0488011 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Malakapur branch

Once you have an account at The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – MALAKAPUR, the IFSC KUCB0488011 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 Malakapur branch can access most of The Karad Urban 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 KUCB0488011

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Malakapur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KUCB0488011 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC KUCB0488011

The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MALAKAPUR 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 KUCB0488011 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.

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 Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – MALAKAPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly KUCB0488011 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and MALAKAPUR 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 Malakapur branch sits at PLOT NO- 11, SHINDE BUILDING,P.B.ROAD, MALKAPUR -415 110. If you are travelling from outside Karad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2164-241448 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 KUCB0488011 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KUCB0488011 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 KUCB0488011 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 2164-241448.
• 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 Malakapur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KUCB0488011, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KUCB0488011 is the IFSC code of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, MALAKAPUR branch, in KARAD, MAHARASHTRA. 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.