IFSC Code of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, Ngef Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's NGEF branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code KSCB0001049 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.

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 Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's NGEF branch, the IFSC KSCB0001049 breaks down as follows: KSCB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001049 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ngef branch in Bangalore, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KSCB0001049 for all electronic settlement.

About the Ngef branch

The Ngef branch of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited is situated at NO 24,NGEF EAST,KASTURINAGAR,BENNIGANA HALLI,BANGALORE 560043. 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 KSCB0001049 is used.

Why every The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex 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 NGEF of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KSCB0001049 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 KSCB0001049 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 KSCB0001049

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 KSCB0001049 across all three.

NEFT to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, NGEF using IFSC KSCB0001049

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 KSCB0001049, and confirm that the system picks up The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – NGEF. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KSCB0001049

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 Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – NGEF, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSCB0001049 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – NGEF, use IMPS. With IFSC KSCB0001049 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC KSCB0001049 for The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – NGEF, 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 Ngef 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.

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 Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's NGEF branch, the IFSC KSCB0001049 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 Ngef branch is mapped to IFSC KSCB0001049 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex 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 KSCB0001049.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ngef branch can access most of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex 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 KSCB0001049

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KSCB0001049 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ngef branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ngef 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 KSCB0001049 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 Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – NGEF:

• The IFSC is exactly KSCB0001049 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited as the bank name and NGEF 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 Ngef branch sits at NO 24,NGEF EAST,KASTURINAGAR,BENNIGANA HALLI,BANGALORE 560043. If you are travelling from outside Bangalore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 80-22976634 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 KSCB0001049 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSCB0001049 for The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – NGEF, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

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 Ngef branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSCB0001049, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KSCB0001049 is the IFSC code of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, NGEF branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.