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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, WAI branch in SATARA, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is KUCB0488082. 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 WAI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC KUCB0488082 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited's WAI branch, the IFSC KUCB0488082 breaks down as follows: KUCB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 488082 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Wai branch — IFSC KUCB0488082 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Satara, Maharashtra.

About the Wai branch

The Wai branch of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at CSN.2410, I & H,MERUKAR HEIGHTS, GROUND FLOOR,SHOP NO.1,SONGIRWADI,WAI DIST-SATARA 412803. 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 KUCB0488082 is used.

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 WAI of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KUCB0488082 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 KUCB0488082 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 KUCB0488082

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 KUCB0488082 across all three.

NEFT to The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, WAI using IFSC KUCB0488082

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 KUCB0488082, and confirm that the system picks up The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – WAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to WAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited's WAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KUCB0488082 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – WAI, use IMPS. With IFSC KUCB0488082 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Wai

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 KUCB0488082:

• 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 WAI is still linked to IFSC KUCB0488082.

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 KUCB0488082

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 – WAI is still mapped to IFSC KUCB0488082. 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 KUCB0488082 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Wai branch

Once you have an account at The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – WAI, the IFSC KUCB0488082 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 Wai 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 KUCB0488082

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Wai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC KUCB0488082 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Wai 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 KUCB0488082 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 The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – WAI:

• The IFSC is exactly KUCB0488082 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 WAI 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 Wai branch sits at CSN.2410, I & H,MERUKAR HEIGHTS, GROUND FLOOR,SHOP NO.1,SONGIRWADI,WAI DIST-SATARA 412803. If you are travelling from outside Satara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 KUCB0488082 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KUCB0488082 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 KUCB0488082 by:

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

Working hours

Branch counters at Wai 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 KUCB0488082 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KUCB0488082 is the IFSC code of The Karad Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, WAI branch, in SATARA, 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.